The Sidetracks 10
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago.
1. SYCAMORE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
WHEN: through Sunday
WHERE: downtown Sycamore
INFO: Annual festival features a pumpkin display and contest, carnival, food, crafts and more. Visit www.sycamorepumpkin festival.com.
2. “NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED”
WHEN: 8 p.m. today and Saturday and Oct. 30-31
WHERE: Memorial Hall Civic Theatre, 10308 Main St., Richmond
INFO: Theater Undreground presents a comedy about a rock band that gets eaten alive by the music industry. Tickets are $10 at 815-206-4759 or www.theaterundreground.com.
3. “DISNEY LIVE! ROCKIN’ ROAD SHOW”
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. today, 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont
INFO: Mickey Mouse and company rock out. Tickets are $15-$65 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
4. “TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING”
WHEN: 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
INFO: Based on Judy Blume’s classic novel. Appropriate for ages 6 and older. Tickets are $19, $22, $25 at 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.
5. INTERNATIONAL HOBBY EXPO
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont
INFO: Featuring more than 600 booths of hobbies, exhibitions and more. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for children younger than 10. Visit www.giantshow.com.
6. “GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN”
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
INFO: Folk singer Arlo Guthrie is performing as part of four generations of Guthries. Tickets are $35-$60 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
7. MARK CURRY
WHEN: 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schuamburg
INFO: Comedian, famous for starring on “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper,” performs stand-up. Tickets are $19 and $22 and 847-240-2001 or www.symfonee.com/improv/chicago.
8. “CAPITOL STEPS – OBAMA MIA!”
WHEN: 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
INFO: The singing satire group puts the “mock” in democracy. Tickets are $25.50-$30.50, $35.50 at 630-896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
9. “ARSENIC AND OLD LACE” SCREENING
WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
INFO: Classic Frank Capra 1944 comedy, based on Joseph Kesselring’s play and starring Cary Grant, will be shown. Suggested donation is $10. Call 815-356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.
10. KELLY CLARKSON
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont
INFO: The first American Idol and pop hitmaker is touring on her latest album, “All I Ever Wanted.” Eric Hitchinson and Parachute open. Tickets are $25-$59.50 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
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