Sunday picks: The Great Midwest Train Show chugs into Wheaton
Choo! choo!
More than 170 exhibitors and hobbyists are expected to show off their work and wares at The Great Midwest Train Show on Sunday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. $7; kids ages 12 and under admitted free. (630) 290-1962 or greatmidwesttrainshow.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8
Scarecrow fest
See more than 150 handcrafted scarecrows at the 32nd Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Festival at Main and 4th streets and along the riverfront in downtown St. Charles. Music from 7th heaven from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The Autumn on the Fox arts and crafts show, a carnival, a petting zoo, "All Wheels In" bike ride at 9 a.m. Sunday, food and more round out the fest. Free. scarecrowfest.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8
Big top fun
See amazing feats of balance, contortion, daring and more when the UniverSoul Circus plays a monthlong return engagement at Washington Park, 5531 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago. $16-$45. (800) 745-3000 or universoulcircus.com/chicago. Various performance times through Sunday, Oct. 29
'I Want You Back'
The Broadway hit "Motown The Musical" is back on the boards in a new non-Equity tour. This jukebox musical exploring the rise of singers and songwriters like Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and more plays eight shows only at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $27-$100. (800) 775-2000 or broadwayinchicago.com. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8
Come to the 'Cabaret'
"Cabaret," based on the play by John Van Druten about performers at the Kit Kat Klub in 1930s Berlin, takes to the stage of the Footlik Theater at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Tickets cost $10-$12; $8 for groups of 15 more. (847) 635-1900 or oakton.edu/tickets. 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8
Instrumental family
Father and son duo Rich and Brandon Ridenour are the featured soloists in the Elgin Symphony Orchestra concerts "I Love a Piano" 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. 8
Standup guy
Comedian John Heffron, a past winner of "Last Comic Standing," returns for another standup engagement at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8
Where were they going without ever knowing ...
1998's "The Way" catapulted the Texas alternative rock band Fastball into the public spotlight (and the Billboard charts) with its catchy hook and mysterious story. Five studio albums later, the band is still touring and cranking out music, including this year's release, "Step Into Light." Catch some of the new songs, as well as some old hits (including "Fire Escape" and personal favorite "Out of My Head") when they play with special guest Robert Rolfe Feddersen this weekend. At City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $25-$35. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com. 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8
Concert highlights
Chicago Brass Band: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, in the Luecht Conference Center at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Group will open the college's Second Sunday Concert Series and will perform a variety of brass repertoire from a range of musical eras. Performance will feature sounds of the cornet, tenor horn, baritone horn, trombone and more. Free. mchenry.edu/music.
Floral Couches, August Hotel, Bardo, Ano Ba: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Subterranean Downstairs, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $8-$10. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.
Sean McConnell, Kevin Andrew Prchal: 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $10-$12. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.
Ricardo Arjona: 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $59. ticketmaster.com.
Looming, The Flips, Stay In, Elton John Cena: 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 9, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $8. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.
Tommy Fleming: 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Rock. $25-$40. citywinery.com.
Queen Machine (tribute to Queen): 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rock. $25.50-$55.50. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.
Toadies, Local H: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $21-$23. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com.
RAW Chicago presents SAVOR: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. Art and music showcase. $22 in advance; $30 at the door. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com or rawartists.org.
Brooklyn & Bailey: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. All-ages, family friendly concert. $25 general admission. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Ronnie Milsap with Exile: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct .12, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Country. $37.50-$89. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.
Bit Brigade, Space Blood, Boss Fight: 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $10-$12. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with the venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.