Zombies, elves and more: 5 ideas for the weekend

Posted October 23, 2015 1:00 am

The countdown to Halloween continues this weekend with Elgin's annual Nightmare on Chicago Street. But other suburban options abound - from political humor in Rosemont to an early Christmas show in Lincolnshire. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

<h3 class="leadin">'Elf'ish delight: Start your holiday season early with Marriott Theatre's regional premiere of "Elf," the musical by composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist Chad Beguelin based on the 2003 film. Alex Goodrich stars as Buddy, the human raised by elves who travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his biological father. See it at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. </h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Halloween bash: Get into the spooky spirit with Elgin's annual Halloween party, Nightmare on Chicago Street, between Douglas Avenue and Villa Street in downtown Elgin. The event features entertainment, bands, food, games, live graffiti artists and more. Kids 17 and younger not admitted without a parent/guardian. $15. nightmareonchicagostreet.com. 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.</h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Political pundits: Check out political commentary and humor from Bill O'Reilly and Dennis Miller in their "Don't Be a Pinhead!" tour at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets $75-$125. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.</h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Making magic: See Mike Super's Magic & Illusion show at the Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $45-$55; discounts available. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.</h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Night of McKnight: Catch Brian McKnight, the singer of R&B songs such as "Back at One," "One Last Cry" and "Anytime," in concert at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $28-$53. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.</h3>

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