Celebrate German heritage at Long Grove's Oktoberfest
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Long Grove Oktoberfest
Celebrate German heritage at Long Grove's Oktoberfest. German dancing and German fare, including beer and brats, are featured. Other highlights include family carriage rides, pumpkin decorating and children's activities.
Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in downtown Long Grove, at Robert Parker Coffin and Old McHenry roads, Long Grove. Free admission. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com.
Today
From the sun to Schubas
Morgan Taylor stars in "Gustafer Yellowgold's Show," a multimedia storybook and concert experience with Gustafer, a friendly yellow creature who comes from the sun. Gustafer is featured in three award-winning Gustafer Yellowgold DVD/CD sets. The all-ages program features pop/rock music and a minimally animated film.
11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $10. Children under age 2 are free. Learn more about Gustafer at gustaferyellowgold.com. (773) 525-2508 or schubas.com.
Brothers are at it again!
Tom and Dick Smothers, the legendary Smothers Brothers, take to the stage at the Paramount Theatre to offer their own brand of humor in song and sketches. The show also featuring special guest, The Yo Yo Man.
4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $32.50-$59.50. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com.
Musical afternoon at the library
Advanced students and faculty members of the Schaumburg Academy of Music present "Reach for the Heights," a musical program with works in piano, violin, guitar, voice and brass.
2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Free admission. Call the library to register. (847) 259-3500.
This evening
Fiddlers 4
The Fiddlers 4 group takes to the stage with their fiddle music, featuring traditional Cajun and Appalachian tunes, as well as works by Duke Ellington and original pieces.
7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, on the main stage at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $25-$35. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.
Dancing in the barn
Put on your dancing shoes for the Fermilab Folk Club's Barn Dance at the Kuhn Village Barn in Batavia. All ages are welcome to join in the traditional New England line dances and square dances, with live music.
6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Kuhn Village Barn, Fermilab, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia. $3-$6. (630) 840-2061 or fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub.
This week
Crafts galore
Stop by the Country Craft Fair in Crystal Lake for crafts, bakery goods, homemade relish, a raffles and a silent auction.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the St. Paul United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Free. (815) 459-5096 or stpaulsucccl.org.
Barn Burner BBQ
Lambs Farm's Barn Burner BBQ event features a Chili Challenge Cook-Off, contests, demonstrations, raffles, vendors, a beer tent and live music.
5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, I-94 at Route 176, Libertyville. Free general admission for spectators. There is a $3 charge to judge chili contest. (847) 990-3750 or lambsfarm.org.
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'
Ichabod Crane has a terrifying encounter with the Headless Horseman in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Albright Theatre Company's stage adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and again at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Batavia Government Center Building, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. $10-$13. (630) 406-8838 or albrighttheatre.com.