We may be expecting a soggy Saturday, but don't let it rain on your parade of fun! There's plenty of cool things to do this weekend in the Stateline, and even better yet, the sunshine will return on Sunday!

  • Live Country Music at 2nd Cousins Bar & Grill - Friday, 9 p.m. - Riverside across from Village Green - Featuring music from the band Shotgun Jane - Hosted by Q98.5's Jonny J - No cover charge, great food and drink specials - 2ndcousinsbar.com
  • 24th Annual Rockford Area Music Industry Awards - Friday, 7 to 11 p.m. - Tebala Shrine Center at 7910 Newburg Road in Rockford - Live performances and awards presented to local musicians and technicians - Tickets are $10 at he door - Proceeds go to music scholarships and education in the Rockford area - ramiawards.com
  • Byron Civic Theater presents "Fiddler on the Roof" - Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. - Byron Civic Theater at 850 N Colfax St. in Byron - Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors, and $6 for students - bctmagic.com
  • Great American Cleanup - Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon - Hosted by Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful - Check -in for supplies at distribution site at 8 a.m. - More details at knib.org
  • Unique Spaces Home Tour - Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Presented by the Junior League of Rockford - Tour of 8 different and beautifully decorated homes in Rockford - Tickets are $30 - For a list of the home locations and more info go to jlrockford.org
  • National Astronomy Day Celebration - Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Discovery Center Museum at 711 N Main St. in Rockford - Demonstrations and info from the Rockford Amateur Astronomy Club, fun star crafts and activities, free planetarium show - Admission is $8, Free for members and children 1 and younger - discoverycentermuseum.org
  • 26th Annual Rockford Hawg Hunters Rock River Open Team Bass Tournament - Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Tournament headquarters and takeoff point is at Wooton Park at 1451 4th St. in Beloit - For registration and more information go to basshawg.com

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