• Batavia Depot Museum expansion kicks off: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. The Batavia Historical Society celebrates Batavia’s past, present and future at the kickoff celebration for the Batavia Depot Museum expansion project. Learn about the project and other new programs, including the new History Heroes program for kids at the Depot Museum, at this event. Info: bataviahistoricalsociety.org.
• St. Patrick’s Day concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. This performance of the library’s Sunday Concert Series will feature folk and traditional music with Irish baritone Gavin Coyle, flutist Carlyn Lloyd and pianist Jon Warfel. Free. Info: www.stcharleslibrary.org or (630) 584-0076.
St. Patrick’s Day concert at MCC: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, Luecht Conference Center, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Following a return performance of the McNulty Irish Dancers, MCC music instructor Pat Gaughan highlights the concert with traditional and Irish favorites, performed with duet partner, L.J. Slavin. Free. Info: www.mchenry.edu/artevents.
• ESPN’s Lester Munson: noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 16 in the Founders Room at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Part of the library’s “Books Between Bites” series. Munson will discuss the following books: “The Last Innocents” by Michael Leahy, which explores societal and racial issues in Major League Baseball; and “All the Way: My Life on Ice” by Jordin Tootoo, an honest and sincere account of a hockey player of Inuk descent who fought alcoholism on his road to the National Hockey League. Free, no registration. Lunch items, beverages and baked goods can be purchased at Chapters Coffee House & Café by calling (630) 406-8005. Visit booksbetweenbites.com.
• “This is Not What I Ordered”: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, to Saturday, March 18, and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens St., Suite P, Geneva. Enjoy a night out with a funny and touching play about finding love. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Info: www.genevaparks.org.
Maple Park fish and chicken fry: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17, at the Maple Park American Legion Post 312, 302 Main St. It features various seafood, chicken, fries, baked beans, German potato salad, coleslaw and dessert. Cost is $13, $11 for those 62 and older, $9 for those 12 and younger. Carryout is $13. The fish fry is held the third Friday of every month, except December. Call (815) 827-3536 or visit mapleparklegion.com.
• Cary craft and vendor show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18 at the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Admission is free. Spaces are available to sell your crafts and other products at the show. Register at the Community Center. Call (847) 639-6100 or visit carypark.com.
• Chicago Home Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Exhibitors include remodeling contractors, repair services, and products for interior, exterior, landscaping and more. Free admission and parking. www.chicagohomeshows.net.
Learn about skunk cabbage: 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 19, at Tomo Chi-Chi Knolls, 40W095 Freeman Road, Gilberts. Free; registration is required. Call (630) 444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register. Visit www.kaneforest.com.
Fish fry in Algonquin: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, March 24 and April 7, at the St. Margaret Mary Ministry Center, 111 S. Hubbard St., Algonquin. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 11091, the meal features all-you-can-eat fried cod and perch, baked tilapia, sauteed shrimp and pasta, Big Bang Shrimp Po’boy, grilled cheese, soups and fixings. Cost is $12, $10 for seniors or $5 for children. Carryouts are available. Contact Greg Freund at (847) 907-0330 or gtofreund@yahoo.com. Visit kofc11091.org.
Feathered friends: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, Creek Bend Nature Center, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. Learn basics of bird identification — what to look for, how to find birds by silhouette, shape, size, behavior and song. Free. Advance registration is required. Call (630) 444-3190 or email programs@kane forest.com to register.
