The Sidetracks 10
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago
1. AHN TRIO
WHEN: 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
INFO: Julliard-trained piano trio will play family-geared morning show and evening performance. Tickets are $19 to $25 (morning) and $36 to $42 (evening) at 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.
2. TRAIL OF HISTORY
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road, Ringwood
INFO: Witness what life was like in the Northwest Territory from 1670 to 1850 along the one-mile trail. Tickets are $3-$7. Free to children 5 and younger. Call 815-338-6223.
3. B.B. KING
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
INFO: Blues legend performs. Tickets are $59.50-$89.50 at 630-896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
4. AUTUMN DRIVE FESTIVAL
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday
WHERE: Garden Valley and River roads, Marengo
INFO: Eleven farms and other sites will feature arts, crafts, antiques, hay rides, produce, entertainment, food and more. Free. Call 815-382-4770 or visit www.autumndrive.net.
5. GALLAGHER
WHEN: 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
INFO: Melon-smashing comedian performs stand-up act. Tickets are $25.50-$42.50 at 800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com.
6. “NOISES OFF”
WHEN: 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Cosman Theater, 12015 Mill St., Huntley
INFO: GreenRoom Productions fall play is about a troupe of actors preparing their show for the road. Tickets are $12-$15. Call 847-931-4233 or visit www.greenroomtheater.com.
7. OKTOBERFEST AND CROSS RACE NO. 5
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Carpenter Park, 122 Carpenter Blvd., Carpentersville
INFO: Adult and child bike races, plus games, karaoke contest, inflatables, food and more. Free. Call 847-783-0362 or visit www.vil.carpentersville.il.us.
8. JEFFREY ROSS
WHEN: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Zanies - Vernon Hills, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills
INFO: Comedian, known as “The Roastmaster General,” does stand-up. Tickets are $25 at 847-549-6030 or www.zanies.com.
9. JACK HANNAH
WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
INFO: Zookeeper Jack Hannah will appear with his animal friends. Tickets are $27-$48 at 800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com.
10. WILCO
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday
WHERE: UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago
INFO: Chicago rockers play two-night stand, following summer release of “Wilco (The Album).” Tickets are $39.50 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
