Sunday picks: Catch Fairview at Fitz's Spare Keys
Fairview at Fitz's
Inspired by the local Plain White T's, Addison pop rockers Fairview have been playing the scene since 2010. Recently their music has taken them out of state, but they're back home for a show at Fitz's Spare Keys in Elmhurst Sunday with the help of indie popster Jordan Benker of Look Out Love and singer-songwriter Jayme Squires. At Fitz's Spare Keys, 119 N. York St., Elmhurst. $10; fairviewtickets.bigcartel.com. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Structural art
The city of Chicago aims to bolster its already world-class reputation for architecture by launching an Architectural Biennial filled with exhibits, lectures and many more activities starting Saturday at various locations throughout Chicago including the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Free, but some events may require a fee. (312) 854-8200 or chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org. Various times from Saturday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 3
Autumn at the zoo
Wheaton's Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., celebrates autumn at its annual Pumpkin Fest. Kids can play in a straw pyramid and cornstalk tunnel. Plus, apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, corn stalks and straw bales will be for sale. And, of course, visit the zoo's animal residents. $4-$5; free for kids 17 and younger, zoo members and Wheaton Park District residents (with ID). cosleyzoo.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Saturday, Oct. 31
Build it up
Marvel at the many large-scale Lego sculptures on display and get some ideas for your own creations at Brickfest Live! this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $25; $13 parking. (847) 692-2220 or brickfestlive.com. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Fairy tale fun
The family production "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" takes a different twist on some classic fairy tales. See this College of Lake County's Theatre Department production at the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center for Performing Arts at the CLC campus, 19351 Washington St., Grayslake. $8. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Big band in Barrington
The 18-piece band Deerfield performs music made famous by big-band greats Count Basie, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey and others as part of the 175th anniversary celebration at the Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Free, but donations for the not-for-profit Family Services of Barrington are welcome. (847) 836-5540. 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Symphonic launch
Cellist Lynn Harrell joins with conductor Andrew Grams to open the Elgin Symphony Orchestra season with music of Tchaikovsky and Brahms this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$65; $10 students. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Planetary music
The New Philharmonic performs "The Planets" in the concert "Heavenly Bodies of Holst" on Saturday at the Belushi Performance Hall of the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 452 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $49. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Staying groovy
Catch up with 1960s greats like The Family Stone, Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland with the HippieFest 2015 tour on Sunday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $35.50-$55.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
To do List
Boston native comedian Joe List, a preferred opening act for comedian Nick DiPaolo, plays a standup gig starting Thursday at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17 plus a two-menu item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Concerts
MSO Singers with "Musica Italiana": 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Italian love songs, opera, popular crossover tunes and more. $18-$23. cuttinghall.org.
Neil Sedaka: 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Pop. $69-$125. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Chris Cornell: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Rock. $35-$85. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com.
Buddy Guy: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$175. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Darius Rucker: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Country. $29.75-$49.75. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. • Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.