Weekender: Local Music, Art and Theater, and a Spaghetti Dinner

Friday, Nov. 18

Where: Oswego East High School, 1575 Harvey Rd., Oswego
When: 9:30 and 11:45 a.m.
Why go: Classic Schoolhouse Rock songs performed live, with some in the spotlight.
Cost: $9

Where: Perry Theatre, 1305 Kenilworth Place, Aurora
When: 7:30 p.m.
Why go: This is the play on which the musical “High Spirit” was based. Plus, how can you turn down free live theater?
Cost: Free

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Where: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
When: 8 p.m.
Why go: It's Broadway in the 'burbs! The Paramount has received rave reviews for its Broadway series, and this is the second show.
Cost: $34.90-$46.90

Saturday, Nov. 19

Where: , 163 Boulder Hill Pass
When: 9 a.m.
Why go: There will be local vendors galore selling their wares, and kids will be able to shop at Santa’s Secret Workshop. The Boulder Hill Fathers Forum will provide a pancake breakfast as well.
Cost: Just the price of whatever goodies you buy.

Where: Oswego East High School, 1575 Harvey Rd., Oswego
When: 9:30 and 11:45 a.m., 7 p.m.
Why go: Classic Schoolhouse Rock songs performed live, with some in the spotlight.
Cost: $9

Where: , 155 Boulder Hill Pass
When: 4 p.m.
Why go: The all-you-can-eat dinner includes salad, bread, dessert and beverage, and proceeds help a local Boy Scout troop.
Cost: $7 for adults, $25 for families, kids 5 and under eat free.

Where: Perry Theatre, 1305 Kenilworth Place, Aurora
When: 7:30 p.m.
Why go: This is the play on which the musical “High Spirit” was based. Plus, how can you turn down free live theater?
Cost: Still free!

The New Automatics
Where: Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora
When: 7:30 p.m.
Why go: Great local music from Greg Boerner, Andrea Dawn and the New Automatics (Dawn with Jeremy Keen and others).
Cost: Free

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Where: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
When: 4 and 8 p.m.
Why go: It's Broadway in the 'burbs! The Paramount has received rave reviews for its Broadway series, and this is the second show.
Cost: $34.90-$46.90

Sunday, Nov. 20

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Where: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
When: 1 and 5 p.m.
Why go: It's Broadway in the 'burbs! The Paramount has received rave reviews for its Broadway series, and this is the second show.
Cost: $34.90-$46.90

Where: Oswego East High School, 1575 Harvey Rd., Oswego
When: 2 and 6 p.m.
Why go: Classic Schoolhouse Rock songs performed live, with some in the spotlight.
Cost: $9

Local Art Show Opening Reception
Where: Chef Amaury’s, 33 W. New York Street, Aurora
When: 3-6 p.m.
Why go: Local artists Lisa Gloria and Brian Busch will unveil new pieces with a food theme, and Amaury’s has great food and wine.
Cost: Free