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Witches watch a show during last year’s Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin. This year’s event takes place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Things to do Oct. 16-22: Nightmare on Chicago Street, Civil War Encampment & Battle, Barrington Area TasteFest and more

Mark your calendar for Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin, the Civil War Encampment & Battle in Hainesville, Barrington Area TasteFest and various Halloween happenings around the suburbs this weekend.

Paul Bettany, left, and Ruaridh Mollica star in “VisionQuest.” (Marvel/TNS)

‘VisionQuest’ review: ‘WandaVision’ sequel an excellent examination of humanity

Grief, it would seem, is universal, even if you’re an artificial humanoid with a quantum processor for a mind and the face of Paul Bettany. Such is the central premise of “VisionQuest,” the final part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “WandaVision” trilogy — and the best MCU show since, well, “WandaVision.”

Taylor Dayne will perform Friday, Oct. 16, at the Des Plaines Theatre. (Evan Agostini/AP)

Concerts Oct. 16-22: Taylor Dayne, Suki Waterhouse, the Jonas Brothers and more

Upcoming concerts include Taylor Dayne at the Des Plaines Theatre, Suki Waterhouse at the Aragon Ballroom, the Jonas Brothers at Allstate Arena and more.

The Schaumburg Halloween Carnival and House of Creeps returns to Wintrust Field in Schaumburg on Friday, Oct. 16. (Schaumburg Halloween)

Schaumburg Halloween Carnival, House of Creeps return to Wintrust Field

The Schaumburg Halloween Carnival and House of Creeps haunted house are returning for the season to Wintrust Field in Schaumburg.

Teens dance to the music of The Beau Brummels at The Cellar in Arlington Heights in June 1965. An open mic event and forthcoming exhibit at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum will explore stories behind the beloved but now-closed music club. (Mike Seeling/Daily Herald)

‘People are still talking about it’: Arlington Heights museum to commemorate The Cellar music club

The Arlington Heights Historical Museum is hosting a storytelling event about the legendary 1960s teen music club The Cellar, and plans to build an immersive recreation of the place as part of an upcoming exhibit.

Julian Rus, left, of Schaumburg, Michaela Horn of Wheaton and Kate Cvengros of Chicago star in the world premiere of “The Years Between Us” at The Lodge in Elgin. (Olivia Kaye Da Silva)

‘So much heart and soul’: Elgin native brings world premiere of ‘The Years Between Us’ play to The Lodge in Elgin

Elgin resident Jonathan James says the cast of “The Years Between Us” is the best he has ever worked with. “They are so committed and talented,” said James, who is the executive producer of the play that’s premiering Oct. 15-18 at The Lodge in Elgin.

Duane Davis, right, talks with his attorney Michael Sanft during a sentencing hearing after his murder conviction in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (John Locher/AP)

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

Aging ex-gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.