Weekend picks: Laugh along with Ralphie Roberts

Local Ralphie at Zanies

Catch up with rising Chicago comedian Ralphie Roberts as he returns for another run of standup performances at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20, plus a two-menu purchase. (630) 524-0001 or zanies.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

Brats and beer

Celebrate German heritage and culture with the Platzkonzert German Fest and 5K, which features plenty of music, food, beer and competitions on Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. No admission charge, though there is a registration fee to run the 5K race. (847) 781-2669 or searscentre.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

Raise the Woof

Pets and their human friends can spend a day together at Clearbrook's Raise the Woof Pet Festival in Melas Park, 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Events include a 2K pet walk, pet vendors, pet demonstrations, pet adoption center, food trucks, a puppy kissing booth, dog bath station, crafts, contests and more. Free; some activities require fees. Benefits Clearbrook, an organization that assists people with disabilities. clearbrook.org. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

Raminator

Get an up-close look at the Raminator, the Ram Truck brand-sponsored monster truck, at River Front Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 200 Hansen Blvd., North Aurora. The Raminator is a Guinness Book of World Records record holder for achieving the fastest speed for a monster truck. It was recorded reaching a speed of 99.10 miles per hour. Guests can check it out and meet the Hall Brothers Racing team. Free admission. (630) 882-2047. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

ID Day

Visitors can bring fossils, rocks, clean bones, meteorites, seashells, feathers and other specimens to be analyzed by scientists at The Field Museum's second ID Day. Guests can challenge scientists, specializing in zoology, paleontology and geology, to identify the mystery specimens. Guests can also see and touch displays. Visitors are not permitted to bring anything alive. ID Day falls on a Field Museum Free Day, and admission to museum is free to Illinois residents. The Field Museum is at 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. (312) 922-9410 or fieldmuseum.org. ID DAY event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TheosoFEST

Learn about vegetarian foods and see demonstrations at TheosoFEST mind-body-spirit fair at the Theosophical Society, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. Other highlights include holistic vendors, a Kids' Korner with kids' activities and more. Free. Parking on the grounds is $5 per vehicle; hybrid cars and bikes park free. (630) 668-1571 or theosophical.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

Celebrity speakers

Actors Melissa Gilbert, Jasmine Guy and more are featured speakers at the Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo starting Saturday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $10 basic admission. (847) 692-2220 or chicagowomensexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20

Aim and toss

Get together your teams to compete for prizes or just for fun at the Battle Of The Bags tossing competition on Saturday at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. No admission charge to watch; $60 competitive team registration and $30 social team registration. (847) 349-5008 or mbparkatrosemont.com. Noon Saturday, Sept. 12

Riverside Pub's Ribfest

Fox River Fallout has been slinging its Americana rivergrass jazz around northern Illinois gigs for only a few months, but the dynamic band from McHenry has already made quite a name for itself. FRF joins Cary Grove's Grass Knuckles, known for their bluegrass sound and energetic stage shows, for an afternoon set at Riverside Pub's Ribfest in Crystal Lake. 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Riverside Pub, 1625 Highway 176, Crystal Lake. (815) 444-6200 or rspub.biz.

Oom pah pah

Get your fill of sausage, spirits and German brass music at Rauetoberfest: Raue Center's 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday at 11129 Illinois Route 176, Woodstock. $5. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12

Up in the air

The aerial performance group On the Fly, famously seen on NBC's "America's Got Talent," unveils its new show "An Enchanted Evening: A Cirque Love Story" on Saturday at the Batavia Fine Arts Center, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $27.50-$44.50. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

Ralphie, too

Catch up with rising Chicago comedian Ralphie Roberts as he returns for another run of standup performances at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20, plus a two-menu purchase. (630) 524-0001 or zanies.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

'SNL' star

Before "Saturday Night Live" starts its season in October, catch up with current cast member and writer Jay Pharoah on tour with opening acts B. Cole and DJ Skillz Saturday at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $23. (847) 543-2300 or clcillinois.edu/tickets. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

Airborne Day

See military vehicles and memorabilia at the Airborne Day celebration at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Demonstrations, games, an all-you-can-eat pig roast, a full picnic and family activities are showcased. Proceeds will benefit the Chicago Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association and its efforts toward the preservation of military heritage. $4-$12. Kids ages 4 and younger free. Visit airborneday2015.eventbrite.com for information and to purchase tickets. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13

Step right up

See exotic animals, contortionists and more now that the Kelly Miller Circus is touring around Chicago-area suburbs. Catch a show today and Monday at the American Hotel Register Campus, 100 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, then later this week at Evangel Church, 5700 Bartels Road, Hanover Park. $12; $6 kids in advance. (580) 326-9229 or kellymillercircus.com. 2 & 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13; 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 in Vernon Hills; 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18; 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20; 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 in Hanover Park

Great Chicago Fire

Learn about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 in the History Speaks Lecture Series "The Great Essential Chicago Fire," a multimedia storytelling program, in the Meeting House of the Naper Settlement, on corner of Webster Street and Porter Avenue, Naperville. Storyteller and author William Pack provides technical details of the fire, and recounts stories from those who lived through it. Program is designed for teens, adults and families with older children. $6-$7. napersettlement.org. 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13

Hometown country boy

Darien's own Andrew Salgado has been busting out on the country scene since his turn in the Pepsi Southern Original competition in 2014, and his recent visits to play to Chicago audiences have drawn big crowds and won him new fans with his fresh take on traditional country. Andrew's back in the area to play Darien Fest at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Darien Community Park, 71st and Clarendon Hills Road. Free. darienchamber.com/pages/DarienFest.

Concerts

Riot Fest: Through Sunday, Sept. 13, at Douglas Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive, Chicago. Billy Idol, Iggy Pop, Snoop Dogg and many others. For the full three-day schedule and ticket information, visit riotfest.org.

Classic Albums Live presents "Led Zeppelin II": 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in the pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock. $45-$55; lawn $27-$32. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.

Eric Lugosch and Elaine Moore: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Acorn Coffeehouse, 216 N. Main St., Wheaton. Folk and more. $10. acorncoffeehouse.com.

Kashmir with "The Led Zeppelin Experience": 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; tribute to Led Zeppelin. $19-$39. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

India: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Esteban's, 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Salsa, Latin soul. $40. (630) 579-3262 or estebansdiningdancing.com.

Dickie: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Schubas Tavern, 3150 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $12-$15. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.

Milk N Cookies, Stratus: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Durty Nellie's,180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Electronic. $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Original Salty Dogs: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at The Glendora House, 102nd and Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge. Jazz. $18 in advance; $20 at the door. (708) 672-3561 or illianajazz.com.

Afternoon Tea with DuPage Symphony Orchestra: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Musical selections, treats and more. $65. Purchase tickets at dupagesymphony.org or (630) 778-1003.

Jim Green: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Percussive acoustic guitar selections. Free. Register at (847) 259-3500, phpl.info or in person at the library's information desk.

The St. Charles Singers with the Metropolis Chamber Orchestra present "Mozart Journey X: This Is Our Joy" concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. Chamber choir performs the choral music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. $10-$35. (630) 513-5272 or stcharlessingers.com.

Jazz Consortium Big Band: 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10; $5 for kids 17 and younger with ID. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Bobby Sanders Orchestra at Big Band Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Atlantis Banquets, 1273 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Big band hits. Singles and couples welcome. $15 per person. (847) 392-0918.

Ace Frehley: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

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