Weekend Best Bets

Agatha Christie play at college

Studio Theatre at Rock Valley College, 301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, continues to present “Ahknaton” at 8 p.m. through March 29, with additional 2 p.m. matinees on each Saturday.

The play is set in ancient Egypt. Eric Wilson, former news anchor at WREX, plays Ahknaton.

Tickets cost $17, $15 for students and seniors.

For more information: 815-921-2160; rockvalleycollege.edu/community/theatre.

Run, skate, hear music at Melt Fest

Rockford Melt Fest 2014 will be Saturday between the Prairie Street Brewhouse and Riverview Ice House.

It will feature a 5K walk and run at 9 a.m., with sign-up at 8 a.m., and a family bike ride at 9:45 a.m., with fees. Free activities include ice skating and trolley rides. There will be 30 vendors, similar to those at Rockford City Market, who will sell food and retail items. A group of Rockfordians is presenting the event, and proceeds will benefit local community centers.

For more information: 815-978-4228; meltfest.com.

Have fun at others’ expense

Rockford Legal Follies will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Rockford Public Library Nordlof Center, 118 N. Main St., Rockford. Cost is $30.

Comedy skits about local and national events will be presented by local lawyers, judges and others. Proceeds benefit Winnebago County Bar Foundation. For more information: 815-964-4992; 815-490-4921.

Music and dance supports RAMI

What: 16th annual RAMI Spring Benefit

When: Bands start playing at 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Giovanni’s Restaurant & Convention Center, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford

Cost: $15; $10 in advance

Information: Performances by Clutch Cargo, Missing Links and Pablo & The Rhythmix. Presented by Rockford Area Music Industry.

Contact: 815-546-3021; ramiawards.com

Murder and mystery at night

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens, 411 Kent St., Rockford, will host a Roaring Twenties Murder Mystery Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Dust off your flapper dress and zoot suits and get ready for the action. Cost is $25.

For more information: 815-964-2424; tinkercottage.com.

See trailers, motorhomes and more

The RV, Camping & Travel Show will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Come take a look at the new 2014 RV models. The show will have fifth wheels, travel trailers, class A, B & C motorhomes, pop-ups, toy haulers, and even 4-wheelers. Cost is $6 for adults, free for children 12 and younger.

For more information: 815-997-1744; landroproductions.com.

Georgette Braun: 815-987-1331; gbraun@rrstar.com; @georgettebraun