If your summer isn't packed with weddings, or if you simply love the music of ABBA, don't miss "Mamma Mia!" The stage musical has received a silver screen makeover, starring Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan and Amanda Seyfried. You can keep the Mediterranean vibes flowing as you dine at Nikos, 7600 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview, (708) 496-0300.

Go out to New Lenox today through Sunday for Proud American Days at the Lions Community Center, 1 W. Manor Drive.

After much talk and tragedy, "The Dark Knight" opens in theaters today. The latest Batman flick, which is reviewed by Josh Larsen in today's TGIF!, stars Christian Bale, the late Heath Ledger, Michael Caine and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Filmed partly in Chicago, it is being shown in 3-D on some screens, including the Navy Pier IMAX Theatre, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Afterward, grab dinner at one of Navy Pier's restaurants, such as Capi's Italian Kitchen, (312) 276-0641, www.eatatcapis.com.

If you've never been, now is the time to check out the 61st Annual St. Christopher Fiesta in Midlothian.

Check out "Men in Black" director Eric Brevig's "Journey to the Center of the Earth," which opens today and is reviewed by Josh Larsen in today's edition of TGIF! Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem star in this action film based on Jules Verne's 1864 science fiction novel of the same name. Afterward, take the kids to explore at the Adler Planetarium and eat at Galileo's Cafe, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, (312) 322-0310.

If you're out and about for Homewood Days today, Saturday and Sunday, be sure to stop in and sample these local eateries.

In between the backyard barbecues and fireworks, squeeze in some time to catch the superpower action flick "Hancock," starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman. Smith stars as a less-than-ideal superhero, causing more grief than good in Los Angeles. Afterward, grab a pint or some pizza at Ed & Joe's Restaurant and Pizzeria, 17332 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 532-3051.

This week's restaurant picks are from Bob Johnson. The longtime resident of Chicago's Beverly community recently moved to Palos Heights.

Disney and Pixar are at it again, with this summer's release of "WALL-E," which Josh Larsen reviews today in TGIF! Take the kids to see what happens when mankind leaves Earth and forgets to turn off the last robot. Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin and Sigourney Weaver lend their voices to the animated flick. Be sure to grab a hot dog or two beforehand at Willie's Wee-Nee Wagon, 16707 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 633-4666.

In honor of Hickory Hills' 30th annual street fair set for Sunday, here are some area restaurants to patronize if you're out and about around 95th Street and Roberts Road.