The Sidetracks 10
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago
1. SKATE FOR THE HEART
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Sears Centre, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates
INFO: Featuring live performances by “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks, 2010 Olympic contenders and more. Tickets are $30-$187 at 800-745-3000 or www.searscentre.com.
2. SUMMER SKI JUMP TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Norge Ski Club, 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove
INFO: Gates open 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Admission is $7 in advance, $10 at the gate and free for children 12 and younger with a parent. Call 815-455-6061 or visit www.norgeskiclub.com
3. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago
INFO: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer performs “Born to Run” in its entirety, plus other songs from his catalog. Tickets are $65-$98 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
4. “CASABLANCA” SCREENING
WHEN: 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
INFO: Classic movie will be shown. Tickets are $3-$6. Visit www.geneseetheatre.com.
5. “ANIMAL CRACKERS”
WHEN: today through Oct. 25
WHERE: Goodman Theatre in the Albert, 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago
INFO: Goodman Theatre stages a version of the Marx Brothers’ madcap musical. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25-$76 at 312-443-3800 or www.goodmantheatre.org.
6. WOODSTOCK FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: the Woodstock Square
INFO: The outdoor gallery and festival features fine art vendors, music, food, artisan exhibitions, poetry readings and children’s activities. Call 815-337-2046.
7. TOBY KEITH
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park
INFO: Country music superstar performs. Tickets are $34-$74 at www.livenation.com.
8. TIM WALKHOE, MIKE PRESTON
WHEN: 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
INFO: This month’s installment of the Lucy’s Cafe series features comedians Tim Walkhoe and Mike Preston, plus a jazz band. Tickets are $25 at 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.
9. COUNTRY MEADOWS ANTIQUE SHOW
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Petersen Park on McCullom Lake Road, McHenry
INFO: Attendees may bring two items by 10 a.m. for appraisal by Karl Gates. Includes a farmers market and vendor fair. Admission is $2. Call 815-385-4300 or visit www.mchenrychamber.com.
10. PAUL RODRIGUEZ
WHEN: 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
INFO: Comedy veteran performs stand-up routine. Tickets are $39.50, $49.50 at 630-896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
