Cheap fun: Sinatra tribute, 'Oz' anniversary, Bubble Man

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'That's Amore'

Baritone vocalist Jack Miuccio presents "That's Amore," a musical tribute to some Italian-American crooners, including singers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Jerry Vale. Tickets are only available at the door.

1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. $10 at the door. (847) 677-7761 or visit skokietheater.com.

Seventy years of 'Oz'

Take part in a nationwide celebration of the 70th anniversary of the classic 1939 family film "The Wizard of Oz" at a special one-night-only, in-theater presentation. Several local theaters are participating by showing "The Wizard of Oz" re-mastered and in high definition. The audience will also see the documentary "To Oz! The Making of a Classic," which features home movie footage and interviews with the film's stars. Robert Osborne of television's Turner Classic Movies will introduce and share stories about the legendary film.

7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the following theaters: AMC Cantera 30 at 28250 Diehl Road, Warrenville (888) 262-4386; AMC South Barrington 30, 175 Studio Drive, South Barrington (888) 262-4386; AMC Yorktown 17 at 80 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard (630) 495-0012. Tickets are $10 and are available at theater box offices or at FathomEvents.com.

Free

Bubble Man in Bartlett

Geoff Akins, known as Bubble Man, uses soapy water and a wand to create a world of bubble magic - featuring tricks and shaped bubbles including a square.

4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Call (630) 213-0100.

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair

Stroll through downtown Naperville and along the town's historic Riverwalk to view art displays, flowers and fountains at the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair. Food is available for purchase.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Naperville Riverwalk, at Main and Jackson streets, downtown Naperville. Free admission. Visit napervilleartleague.com.

Batter up!!!!

Step back in time for three, seven-inning Civil War-era baseball games as the Bloomingdale All-Stars, the Lockport Sleepers and the Downers Grove Plowboys take to the field for a vintage tournament. Players will follow 1858 baseball rules, including no gloves, no stealing, so spitting and no cursing. Spectators can bring chairs and blankets for seating, along with picnic lunches. Food will be available for purchase. The Battlefield Balladeers provide musical entertainment. Proceeds will help fix or replace the headstones of Civil War and War of 1812 veterans in Bloomingdale's St. Paul Cemetery.

Noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at DuJardin Elementary School, 166 S. Euclid, Bloomingdale. Free admission. Call (630) 894-0045.

"What's in Your Dinner Pail?"

Find out how well-packed meals in a metal bucket in the 1890s did the same job that modern plastic wraps, insulated bags and juice boxes do today at the "What's in Your Dinner Pail?" program. Visitors can help prepare a typical meal of an 1890s student by picking vegetables, preparing the vegetables for a stew and by cutting biscuits for baking.

Program runs hourly beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road, Winfield. The last program begins at 3:30 p.m. Free, but reservations are required. Call (630) 933-7200 or visit dupageforest.com.

Fairs and festivals beginning this weekend

13th Harvest Fest and Fiddler's Contest, |Woodstock Square, Van Buren and Benton streets, Woodstock: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Farmers market, craft show, fiddling contest, historical demonstrations and more. Free. Visit awaketowoodstock.com.

Art Fair, |Algonquin Commons, 1900 S. Randall Road, Algonquin: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Children's activities and live music along with art displays. (312) 310-9156.

Depot Days, |Lisle Station Park, 921 School Street, Lisle: Demonstrations, tours of buildings, brick oven baking, model trains, children's activities. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20. Free admission. (630) 968-0499.

DuPage Convalescent Center Fall Festival and 5K, |DuPage Convalescent Center, 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Craft show, 5K run fundraiser, food, children's activities and more. Proceeds benefit the center's residents. (630) 665-6400 or co.dupage.il.us/convo/.

Fall Fest Family Fun Fair, |Cabin Nature Center, 111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Craft show, hay rides, games, children's activities, pony rides, entertainment and more. Free. (630) 595-9333 or wooddaleparkdistrict.org.

Fall Fest, |The Church of Holy Apostles, 5122 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry: Runs 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in Bell Tower Place, the parish community center. Features a parish variety show, 50/50 raffle and silent auction, games, softball tournament, magic/juggling act and a Hispanic/American dinner. Free admission. (815) 385-5673.

Fiesta para Todos, |Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield: Join in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Festival focuses on the unique cultures, arts and animals of South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Features educational zoo chats, traditional folkloric dance, music, food and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20. (708) 688-8000 or brookfieldzoo.org.

Fall Family Fun Fair, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, 288 E. Jefferson Ave., Hampshire: Runs on Saturday, Sept. 19. Fun Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Pork chop dinner ($5) and music from 6 to 9 p.m. Highlights include kids games, hay rides, pumpkin painting, moon walk, food, mini hair and nail salon, beer and wine garden, raffles and more. Free general admission. (847) 683-3450 or scbparish.org.

Heritage Farm Fest, |Anderson Park, off Brown Road, Campton Hills: 8 a.m. to dusk, Saturday, Sept. 19. Outdoor family fun. Farmer's market at 8 a.m., booths featuring local businesses and community organizations open at 10 a.m., local musicians and dancers take the stage from 11 a.m. to dusk. Enjoy a petting zoo, games and the Chicago Bears sports moonwalk. A variety of food will be available for purchase from local restaurants. Free. (630) 584-5700 or villageofcamptonhills.org.

Heritage Fest, |Route 72 and the bank of the Fox River, West Dundee: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18; 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Entertainment, arts and crafts, games, children's activities, classic car show, business expo, antique fair, living history presentations, community breakfast and more. Free. Trolley service available Saturday and Sunday to festival from Spring Hill Mall. (847) 551-3800 or wdundee.org/heritagedays.

Lake Villa Civil War Days, |Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Costumed re-enactors bring the Civil War to life again. See battles, meet personalities such as Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln and view the campsites of Union and Confederate soldiers. Other events include a ladies tea and fashion show and a pie auction. Admission is $5; mansion tours $5; weekend passes (including mansion tour) $10. For details, visit lakevillahistory.org or lehmannmansion.com.

Naperville Independent Film Festival, at various venues in Naperville: Runs Saturday, Sept. 19, through Saturday, Sept. 26. Tickets for all film screenings are $3 at the door. Visit naperfilmfest.org.

Naperville Wine Festival, |Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: Wine tastings, food and wine seminars, vendor displays, musical entertainment. 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, and 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 designated driver. (630) 420-6010 or napervillewinefestival.com.

Oak Brook Autumn Festival, |Oak Brook Sports Core and Polo Club, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Includes family activities, food and more. Free. (630) 368-5000 or oak-brook.org.

Palatine Oktoberfest, |Towne Square, Palatine Road and Smith Street, Palatine: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Fireman's Memorial parking lot, Brockway and Slade streets at north side of park. Authentic German food, beer, entertainment, keg rolling ceremony, bike ride. Free. Visit palatinerotary.com.

Pigskin Party in the Park, |Heritage Park, 222 S. Wolf Road, Wheeling: 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Watch the Bears play Pittsburgh on a big screen. Features food, refreshments, entertainment, raffles and prizes; an NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition; children's inflatables toys and more. (847) 465-3333 or wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Prairie Day, |Terrace View Park, Greenfield Avenue and Elizabeth Street, Lombard: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Activities for families and children; raffle for a painted rain barrel; educational programs and more. Free. Sponsored by the Lombard Garden Club, Lombard Historical Society and Lombard Park District. Visit gardencentral.org/illinois/lombard or lombardparks.com.

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, |Naperville Riverwalk, Main and Jackson streets, Naperville: Art, food and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20. Free admission. napervilleartleague.com.

Ruff 'n It, |Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Greene Road, between Hobson Road and 75th Street, Naperville: Dogs and their human companions are invited for some fun from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Search and rescue demonstrations. Animal rescue and adoption agencies will have volunteers to meet guests. (630) 850-8110.