The Sidetracks 10
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago.
1. “LEADING LADIES”
WHEN: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22
WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock
INFO: TownSquare Players’ production features a pair of actors who attempt to bilk a lady out of her fortune. Tickets are $23 adults, $20 seniors and students at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.
2. BUDDY GUY
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
INFO: Chicago blues legend and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performs. Dave Mason Band opens. Tickets are $39.50-$75 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
3. “CLICK, CLACK, MOO”
WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
INFO: Farmer Brown and his livestock clash over the cows’ request for blankets in this show, based on the children’s book. Tickets are $19-$25 at 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.
4. ANTHONY BOURDAIN
WHEN: 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
INFO: The Travel Channel star will discuss cuisine, his travels and more in this show. Tickets are $39.50-$75 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
5. RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
WHEN: today through Nov. 15
WHERE: Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont
INFO: “The Greatest Show on Earth” presents “Zing Zang Zoom.” Tickets are $12-$85 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
6. AFI
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago
INFO: Long-running goth rock band performs with openers Gallows. Tickets are $26-$28 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
7. “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN”
WHEN: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 13
WHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago
INFO: Musical based on Mel Brooks’ film parody. Tickets are $30-$95 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
8. SOFA CHICAGO 2009
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
INFO: Sixteenth annual show features sculpture and functional art. Tickets are $15 or $25 for a three-day pass at 800-563-7632 or www.sofaexpo.com.
9. CHARLIE MURPHY
WHEN: 8 and 10:15 p.m. today, 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg
INFO: Comedian famous for “Chappelle’s Show,” plus writing and acting projects with brother, Eddie Murphy, performs stand-up. Tickets are $32 at 847-240-2001 or www.symfonee.com/improv/chicago.
10. DON HENLEY
WHEN: 8 p.m. Monday
WHERE: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont
INFO: Eagles singer performs solo material and more. Tickets are $49-$149 at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
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