5 Things to Do in Will County: Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

1. Musical Comedy Murders of 1940: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2 p.m. Feb. 2, Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. The Joliet Drama Guild will present this farcical whodunit that revolves around actors rehearsing for a musical in the 1940s and the murders of three chorus girls. For tickets and more information, visit bicentennialpark.org. For more information about the Joliet Drama Guild, visit thejolietdramaguild.com.

2. NAWS Hot Chocolate and Coffee Bar Fundraiser: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 25, ReTails Resale Shop, 11134 Front St., Mokena. For a free-will donation, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or coffee with fun and delicious toppings. Raffles available, too. Proceeds benefits the spay and neuter program at NAWS Humane Society of Illinois. For more information, call 708-995-7184 or visit nawsus.org/resale-shop.

3. “9 to 5″: 7 p.m., Jan. 30, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Office satire about three female secretaries who decide to get revenge on their tyrannical, sexist boss by abducting him and running the business themselves. Tickets are $20 each. Proceeds benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Will County. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a reception and the organ concert will start at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit willcountyillinois.org.

4. Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel: 8 p.m. Feb. 7, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Formed in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2010 by frontmen Mike Santoro and Ronnie Smith, this group of musicians bring Elton John and Billy Joel’s music to life. For tickets, visit rialtosquare.com. For more information about Face 2 Face, visit face2facetribute.com.

5. American Girl Par-Tea: 1-3 p.m., March 2, Lockport Township Park District. Prairie Bluff Golf Club Banquet Room, 19433 Renwick Road, Lockport. An afternoon of tea, treats, and doll-sized fun for young girls and their favorite dolls to dress up, Special glamorous guest will bring the magic of Barbie to life. Every guest under 18 will receive a special keepsake. Tickets are $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. Register by Feb. 18 at LockportPark.org.

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