Sunday picks: ESO plays Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
German classics
Conductor Andrew Grams conducts Beethoven's Fifth Symphony with orchestral opera selections by Wagner and Weber for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Opening Night this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $25-$60. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14
Arts all over
Concerts, film screenings and gallery shows are all part of the Charlie's Center for the Arts — All of the Arts, All Over Town event starting on Thursday at different St. Charles venues ranging from the Arcada Theatre at 105 E. Main St. to the Fine Line Creative Arts Center at 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles. Ticket prices vary depending upon event, and many are free. (630) 443-3794 or stcharlesartscouncil.org. Various times from Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 14
Remembering the war
Hundreds of living history actors from the Northwest Territory Alliance take part in the Revolutionary War Re-enactment at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Visitors can watch mock battles and view life in the 18th century at an encampment of soldiers and civilians. Free with paid $5 parking fee. Visit cantigny.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14
Wowing women
Wynonna Judd, Nene Leakes and Tabatha Coffey are just a few of the celebrities making an appearance at the Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $10. (847) 692-2220 or chicagowomensexpo.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14
Des Plaines celebrates autumn
Des Plaines hosts its Fall Fest 2014 at Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee St. The annual celebration features concerts on the main stage, carnival rides, games, food, pony rides, Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles, a custom car show and many other family activities. Free admission. Visit fallfestdesplaines.com. Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14
Weed Ladies Fall Floral Sale
Find seasonal floral arrangements, silk and dried florals and dried bouquets at the annual Weed Ladies Fall Floral Sale, in the Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Visit napersettlement.org. Free admission. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14
Sung madness
The Main Street Opera brings a tour of Donizetti's classic opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” about a Scottish maiden who goes mad on her wedding night to two locations starting this weekend at the Forest View Education Center, 2121 S Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, then at Casa Italia at Alta Villa Banquets, 430 N. Addison Road, Addison. $26; $22 seniors/students; kids ages 12 and under admitted free. (847) 718-6583 or mainstreetopera.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 in Addison
'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'
PM & L Theatre presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest” at 877 N. Main St., Antioch. The production is based on Ken Kesey's 1963 novel. Admission is $13 for adults and $11 for seniors and students. Visit pmltheatre.com. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14