Weekend Roundup

The weather is going to be gorgeous this weekend, so in between working outdoors, watching the Kentucky Derby, the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight, and the Geico 500 at Talladega on Sunday, make some room to check out these fun events in the Stateline!

Live Country Music at 2nd Cousins Bar and Grill - Friday, 9 p.m. - on Riverside across from Village Green - Featuring Rollin Whiskey and hosted by Q98.5's Jonny J - No cover charge, great food and drink specials - 2ndcousinsbar.com
Anderson Japanese Gardens Season Opening - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - 318 Spring Creek Road in Rockford - Featuring performances by the Okinawa Music and Dance Club, children's activities, and guided tours of the Guest House - $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for children (kids 5 and under are free) - andersongardens.org
"In My Shoes" Exhibit at Riverfront Museum Park - 10a.m. to 5:30p.m. Saturday and Sunday through May 10 - 711 N Main St. in Rockford - Featuring shoes created by teens in treatment at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Adolescent Treatment Center to show their views of the pressures of daily life - Free admission - rosecrance.org
Opening Day of Laurent House Public Tours - Saturday, tours at 11 a.m., Noon, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. - Meet at Midway Village Museum at 6799 Guilford Road in Rockford - Tour the only home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that is handicap accessible and considered one of Wright's 35 most important works - $15 for adults, $5 for students - laurenthouse.com
Totally Retro Prom - Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to Midnight - Flodin Boys & Girls Club at 988 S Lyford Road - Rad music, dancing, food, beverages and more - Funds raised help scholarships opportunities and to buy supplies for after-school programs - $40 per person the night of the event - More info at 815-332-4988.