The Sidetracks 10
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago.
1. JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: downtown Crystal Lake
INFO: Features farmers market, entertainment, wagon rides, craft fair, petting zoo, food and more. Free admission. Call 815-479-0835 or www.downtowncl.org.
2. HUNTLEY FALL FEST
WHEN: 4 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47, Huntley
INFO: Includes one-mile walk, pancake breakfast, children’s activities, parade, craft, car show, tractor show, entertainment, fireworks and more. Admission is $1-$5. Call 847-669-3180 or visit www.huntleyfallfest.org.
3. LEO KOTTKE
WHEN: 8 p.m. today and Saturday
WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock
INFO: Folk guitarist makes annual appearance at opera house. Tickets are $25 at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.
4. DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park
INFO: Veteran group performs. Tickets are $40-$75 at www.livenation.com.
5. CHICAGO GOURMET
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago
INFO: Upscale food festival features the work of 50 local chefs, including Rick Bayless and Graham Elliot Bowles. Tickets are $150; $250 for two-day pass. Call 312-380-4128 or visit www.chicagogourmet.org.
6. “METROPOLIS”
WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
INFO: Influential 1927 science fiction film is screened. Suggested donation is $10. Visit www.rauecenter.org.
7. PINK
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont
INFO: Singer brings her “Funhouse Tour” to Chicago area. The Ting Tings open the show. Tickets are $39.50-$59.50 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
8. DAVID ALAN GRIER
WHEN: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Zanies - Vernon Hills, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills
INFO: Comedian, famous for “In Living Color,” “Chocolate News” and various movies, performs stand-up. Tickets are $25 at 847-549-6030 or www.zanies.com.
9. OKTOBERFEST CHICAGO
WHEN: today through Sunday
WHERE: Lincoln and Southport avenues, Chicago
INFO: St. Alphonsus Church celebrates its German roots with bratwurst, beer and bands. Suggested donation is $5. Call 773-665-4682.
10. VAN MORRISON
WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago
INFO: Legendary Irish musician performs from his massive catalog and his 2008 album “Keep it Simple.” Tickets are $65-$350 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
