Up next in our series of weekend plans from notable, in-the-know locals—a.k.a. people we like: Alex Monroe, a percussionist in the Civic Orchestra and a graduate of Northwestern University. This weekend, Monroe joins his Civic colleagues in a chamber percussion performance in Kosciuszko Park at 11 a.m.

“Friday, I’ll go to this place Taco Diablo. It’s a great new place that has really great tortas. They don’t have chorizo on the menu, but if you ask for it, they’ll make it for you—and it’s definitely the best option for tortas. Afterwards, I’m heading to Milwaukee for the first time to see this English indie band Alt-J at The Riverside Theater. They’re kind of eclectic, not what you’d normally hear on the radio.

“Saturday morning, I’ll head to The Globe Pub in North Center. They play all the English soccer games, so I go there a lot. They do serve breakfast for the games, but I never really order food. Although if I end up staying for lunch, they have great burgers. Later, I’m playing a concert with other percussionists from Civic Orchestra in Kosciuszko Park. The concert is part of our ongoing In the Park with Civic program. We’ll be doing music by various composers and playing some rudimental style drumming, which is basically military-style drumming. Afterwards, I might go to one of my favorite places: Piece in Wicker Park. I love the sausage and pepperoni pizza and order the biggest one I can get. Then, my friends and I will probably end the night at The Violet Hour. It’s very private, so it’s a great place to go with a few friends.

“Since I live in Evanston, I’ll probably get my Sunday breakfast at Walker Bros. Pancake House. I love their Santa Fe omelette. Much of my day will be spent out in the suburbs where I’m playing an Easter gig. When I come back, though, I’ll end the weekend at Chicago Futsal Academy where I’ll play a game of pick-up indoor soccer.” —As told to Elly Fishman