From Oktoberfest to 'Oklahoma': 5 things to do this weekend

Posted September 18, 2015 1:00 am

Daily Herald staff report

Experimental theater or a tried-and-true classic? Beer and brats or a bit of the blues? On this last official weekend of summer, you have plenty of options in the suburbs. So choose wisely - or make time for more than one of these five ideas. For more, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

On the Fringe

Experience experimental performances of all kinds when the Elgin Fringe Festival returns for its second year. More than 100 music, theater and visual arts performances are on tap at a variety of locations throughout Elgin. See elginfringefestival.com for locations and times. $3 initial Fringe Festival button purchase, and then individual shows are $5, $10 or free; $50 all-access pass. Various times Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20.

Oktoberfest

Enjoy German music, food, beer and more during the Palatine Rotary Club's Eighth Annual Oktoberfest on the corner of Smith and Slade streets in downtown Palatine. Family Day activities, which run from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, include a bike ride, games, a soccer wall and more. Free. palatinerotary.com. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 18; noon to midnight Saturday, Sept. 19; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20.

Where the wind comes sweepin'

See why Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, earned 16 equity Jeff Award nominations when it kicks off its new season with the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic "Oklahoma!" Tickets $41-$56. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20.

Double the laughs

Comedians Louie Anderson and Rita Rudner share the bill for their "Twice the Laughs" tour on Saturday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $38-$55. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

Blues man

Catch a concert by Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist Robert Cray Saturday at the Belushi Performance Hall in the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $50-$65. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

Blues guitarist Robert Cray performs at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage Saturday. Associated Press

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