Sunday picks: 'Whose Live?' at ECC arts center
Improv experts
Master improvisation comics Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray share the stage for the on-the-spot comedy show "Whose Live Anyway?" at two locations: first at Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $45-$55. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts; then on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Batavia Fine Arts Center, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $37-$67. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in Elgin; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in Batavia
Crows beware!
More than 100 handcrafted scarecrows, carnival rides and more are among the major draws for the 30th Anniversary Scarecrow Fest starting up Friday at several locations in downtown St. Charles. No admission charge; $25 for unlimited carnival rides. (800) 777-4373 or scarecrowfest.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
Cyber fun
A Robot Block Party tied to the temporary exhibit "Robot Revolution" features performances by the musical act Human-Tim+Robot-Tim, a robot dance party, stations to make your own robot antennas and more this weekend at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. $18; $17 seniors; $11 kids ages 3-11. The "Robot Revolution" exhibit requires a timed-entry ticket. (773) 684-1414 or msichicago.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
Best in blooms
Individual orchids in 128 classes compete for red, white and blue ribbons at the Illinois Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free admission, but $30 parking per car or van. (847) 835-5440 or iosoc.com or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
Pumpkins light up the night
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival is once again trying to break the Guinness World Record for most lit jack-o'-lanterns on display. Bring a carved pumpkin to donate to the cause and get free admission. Nightly lightings at the giant wall of jack-o'-lanterns will brighten City Park at Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave., at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Stick around for the live music, hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin-carving contest, a parade at noon Sunday followed by a pet costume contest at 1 p.m. and a kids costume contest at 2 p.m. and more. Admission is a $2 donation. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Illinois. highwoodpumpkinfest.com. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
Horsing around
Nearly 70 equines ranging from ponies to Percherons are featured at the Danada Fall Festival today at the Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road, Wheaton. No admission charge. (630) 668-6012 or dupageforest.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
CLC Wind Ensemble
The College of Lake County's Wind Ensemble will perform works from composers including Charles Ives, John Mackey and John Philip Sousa and selections from the musical "Beauty and the Beast" during its autumn concert in the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts on the CLC campus, 19351 Washington St., Grayslake. The 45-member group is made up of both CLC students and community members. $5-$6; free for kids younger than 18. (847) 543-2300 or jlc.clcillinois.edu. 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
Jazzy evening
The 17-piece Jazz Consortium Big Band performs jazz classics such as "Satin Doll" along with movie themes and compositions by the band's members at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. The concert is family-friendly and open to all ages. $10 adults; $5 for students ages 17 and younger. Reservations encouraged at (847) 358-9150, ext. 0, or see durtynellies.com. 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
Latin sensation
Grammy Award-winning pop star Ricky Martin brings his "One World Tour 2015" with guest Wisin on Sunday to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20.15-$125; $13-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
Concerts
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $30-$44. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.
The Harry James Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$49. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
I See Stars: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago. Heavy metal. $15. (773) 478-4408 or abbeypub.com.
Ricky Martin: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Latin, pop. $20-$125. ticketmaster.com.
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