Looking for something to do? Here are five things to do in the area April 17 to 22.
–Planning a Native Garden, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville; 815-886-1467; reconnectwithnature.org.
Learn about native plants and how to attract songbirds and butterflies with a low-maintenance garden at the free indoor program presented by the Forest Preserve District of Will County and the Conservation Foundation. Open to ages 12 and older. Registration is required in advance.
–Cemetery Art, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Vanderpoel Art Museum, Ridge Park Fieldhouse, 9625 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago; 773/779-0007; vanderpoelartmuseum.org
Plein air painting (in the open air) was a method favored by many French Impressionists, including Monet and Renior, during the 1800s. Last summer, the Highland Park Art Center recruited students and friends to do the same. The Vanderpoel Art Association will exhibit plein air work created during the Concert by the Lake at Beverly Cemetery in July of 2014. Admission is free. Art will be on display until May 30.
–WGN Morning Crew, 8 p.m. Saturday, CD & Me, 23320 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort; 815- 469-7315; cdandme.com.
Mike Toomey, Anna Belaval and Pat Tomasulo from the morning news team will perform standup comedy at the entertainment complex. Tickets are $20, $39 with dinner.
–Beer, Brats & Bikes, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Rock Island Public House, 13328 Old Western Ave. in Blue Island; 708-388-5513; rockislandpublichouse.com.
Gather in the beer garden for free grilled sausages, while supplies last, and entertainment at the fundraiser for Friends of the Cal-Sag Trail to support the coming bicycle trail and to kickoff spring and bicycling season.
–Lush’s Brush, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Harvest Room, 7164 W. 127th St., Palos Heights; 708-671-8905; harvestroomrestaurant.com.
Paint and enjoy a 20 percent discount on specialty cocktails at the restaurant. Tickets are $35 and required in advance.
Coming soon:
–ARC 40th Anniversary Exhibit, May 1 to 31, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago; 773-445-3838; beverlyartcenter.org.
ARC Gallery and Educational Foundation, the oldest and longest continually operating women’s co-operative gallery in Chicago, will mark its 40th anniversary with an exhibit by more than 120 current and former members.
–Southwest Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. May 9, Trinity Christian College, 6601 W College Drive, Palos Heights; 708-802-0686; southwestsymphony.com.
Tickets are $5 to $25 for the concert “A Tribute to Ol’ Blues Eyes and Youth Concerto Winner.”
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Vickie Jurkowski is a freelance writer for the Daily Southtown.