Weekly picks: Disney princesses hit the ice at Allstate

Princess parade

Animated princesses (and their princes) come to skating life in "Disney on Ice: Dream Big." The tour plays eight performances starting Thursday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20-$60; $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 28-29, and 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

Environmental alert

Contemplate pollution by seeing enormous sea creatures made out of plastic marine debris found in the oceans in the visiting exhibit "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea" now ongoing at the Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Included with general admission of $19.95-$39.95; $14.95-$29.95 kids ages 3-11. (312) 939-2438 or sheddaquarium.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends

Futuristic adventure

See a princess face an environmental disaster (plus oversize insects) in "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind." The acclaimed Japanese animated feature from Studio Ghibli will be screened Wednesday at select cinemas. Tickets vary by venue, but largely $12.50. For locations and prices, see fathomevents.com. Dubbed in English: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27

'Hold On'

Fans of the 2011 movie "Bridesmaids" should remember the hilarious cameo by pop trio Wilson Phillips. But going a little further back, they were riding the radio waves with their early '90s hit singles "Hold On," "Release Me," "Impulsive" and more. Catch them when they play with The Rembrandts at Waukegan's Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $35-$79.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29

'Homecoming Concert'

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents its "Homecoming Concert," featuring the Women's Chorale, the Men's Glee Club and the Concert Choir, in College Church, 332 E. Seminary Ave., Wheaton. Free admission; a freewill offering will be collected. (630) 752-5099 or wheaton.edu. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29

Lupine laughs

Comedian Josh Wolf ("Last Comic Standing," "My Name is Earl") continues a run of standup performances this weekend at two Zanies locations: 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 337-4027; then at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $25 plus a two-item purchase. zanies.com. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30

Breaking in BrauerHouse Live!

Lombard's BrauerHouse is blowing wide the doors to its new, larger music venue - BrauerHouse Live! - with a night of renegade country and rock. Outlaw country pioneer David Allan Coe will break in the expanded, yet still intimate, new space with his colorful musical history and throaty rock. Country-western rockers Liar's Trial and Chicago's own Hodie Snitch join him for the party. BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $20-$25. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com. 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29

Crafty creations

Take a look at handmade knickknacks and more at the Arts and Crafts Show this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $5. (847) 301-8543 or stepbysteppromotions.com. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1

'Very Eric Carle'

The Chicago Children's Museum's new exhibit, "Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit," brings the artist and author's world to life starting Saturday, Sept. 30. Weave a web with the Very Busy Spider and find your light with the Very Lonely Firefly in the play-and-learn exhibit that allows you to step into the pages of Eric Carle's classic "Very" series. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, open until 8 p.m. Thursdays, running Saturday, Sept. 30, to Jan. 7, 2018, at the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $14 for kids and adults; $13 for seniors; free for members and children younger than 1. chicagochildrensmuseum.org/.

Wine time

The Antioch Fall Wine Walk returns for select "oenophiles" on Saturday starting at the Bandshell, 902 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. $40 (includes commemorative wineglass, event menu, snacks and a bottle of wine). Must be 21 or older. (312) 395-2160 or antioch.il.gov. Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30

Playing for pit bulls

Grab your family and your friendly pups (on a leash) for the Rock Out for Rescues fundraiser, benefiting Peace for Pits at Chicago's ACTIVE! Dog Daycare and Boarding. Daniel Wade and Ryan Powers and the Secret Weapons will rock out outdoors, while DJ Czboogie and DJ Jeremiah Seraphine provide the indoor ambience, where you can enjoy food from competitive BBQ Grill Master Matt Ragan and craft brews from Revolution Brewery and Off Color Brewery. A silent auction and raffle will also be held. At ACTIVE! Dog Daycare and Boarding, 2550 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago. $40 in advance, $50 at the door, $45 at the door with donation of unopened dog food, toys or treats. (773) 278-7003 or rockoutforrescues.bpt.me. 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30

'Caddyshack'

See the 1980 golf comedy "Caddyshack" at the Movie on the Green program on the driving range at Sugar Creek Golf Course, 500 E. Van Buren, Villa Park. The rated-R film's cast includes Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Ted Knight and Rodney Dangerfield. The event, which is geared for adults, also includes games. Free. (630) 834-3325 or sugarcreekgolfcourse.org. 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30

Autumn Campfire

Listen to the sounds of nocturnal wildlife, roast marshmallows and visit with the Stillman Nature Center's resident owls during the Autumn Campfire at 33 W. Penny Road in South Barrington. Admission is $2. Reservations are recommended but not required. (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org. 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30

'Wade in the Water'

Grammy Award-winning soprano Kathleen Battle performs spirituals in the concert "Underground Railroad: A Spiritual Journey." Also featured are Jackie Taylor and Rev. Otis Moss III of Trinity United Church of Christ reading selected works by Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass on Saturday at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $36-$111. (312) 341-2300 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30

Quaid rocks

See another side of Dennis Quaid ("The Right Stuff," "Far From Heaven") when the famed Hollywood actor performs with the band The Sharks on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30

Straw poll

The Scarecrow Trail features cutesy and creepy creations by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. See the variety starting on Sunday along the Meadow Lake Trail of the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $9-$14; $8-$12 seniors; $6-$9 youth ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 7 a.m. to sunset Sunday, Oct. 1, through Tuesday, Oct. 31

Autumn at the zoo

Cosley Zoo celebrates fall with its annual Pumpkin Fest. Highlights include a straw pyramid, a corn stalk tunnel, children's rides, thousands of pumpkins on display throughout the zoo and more. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks and various sizes of straw bales will be available for purchase. Cosley Zoo is at 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. $6-$7; free for kids 17 and younger. (630) 665-5534 or cosleyzoo.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Oct. 1-31

Apples galore!

Learn about different types of apples, taste a variety of apples and get apple recipes for home at the Heirloom Apple Fest at the Durant House Museum, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W370 Dean St., St. Charles. Games will take place on the front lawn (weather permitting). $1-$3. ppfv.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1

Little bit 'Wicked'

Spend "An Intimate Evening with Kristin Chenoweth," the famed Tony and Emmy Award-winning star of such stage and TV hits as "Wicked," "Glee," "The West Wing," "Pushing Daisies" and more, on Sunday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $49.50-$125. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 (also at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora)