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Five Things to do in Elmhurst this Weekend

Here's a quick look at the obvious—and the not-so-obvious—happenings in town.

Everyone is buzzing about this weekend, May 5 and 6, and certainly the local watering holes will be welcoming all for sangria and margaritas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. But that's not all that's happening. Just check out our weekend calendar listing.

Here are a few things you may or may not have heard about. And, if we left anything out, let us know in the comments below.

What/When: , 6:30 p.m. Friday at Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave.
Why go: After a busy week, enjoy a bit of stimulation and relaxation during an up-close and personal interaction with talented artists.
Cost: Free

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What/When: Final weekend of Greenman Theatre's production of 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at 232 S York Road.
Why go: Thornton Wilder's classic farce deals with wealthy widower Horace Vandergelder in search of a second wife at the turn of the 20th century in Yonkers, N.Y.
Cost: $17 for adults, $15 for students and senior citizens

What/When: Rotary Club Spring Planting Fund-raiser, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Clover's Garden Center, 110 W. North Ave.
Why go: Buy your Mother’s Day Gift a week early.
Cost: Purchases with this coupon support the youth programs of the Moraine Valley Rotary.

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What/When: for local charities, 8 p.m. Saturday at , 119 N. York
Why go: Elmhurst Professional Fire Fighters Association will host the comedy showcase with some of Chicago's brightest new comedians. Everyone who buys a ticket will be entered into a raffle for a 50-inch LG HDTV.
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

What/When: York Student Council , 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at York High School Commons, 355 W. St. Charles Road
Why go: Ballroom Big Band will be featured, and refreshments will be provided at this annual event.
Cost: $5 at the door. RSVP to Student Council sponsor Matt Moran at MMoran@elmhurst205.org or 630-617-2400 x7285 and leave a message with the number of people who will be attending.


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