Best bets: Corwin at ECC, B.B. King in Aurora, Mark Curry in Schaumburg
Animal ambassador
Conservationist and cable TV celebrity Jeff Corwin shares stories about his worldwide animal exploits in "Tales from the Field" at two locations this Saturday: The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. $32-$39; $19-$26 kids. (708) 235-2222 or centertickets.net. Also at Elgin Community College's Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $30-$35; $23-$28 kids. (847) 622-0300 or tickets.elgin.edu. 2 p.m. (in University Park) and 7:30 p.m. (in Elgin) on Saturday, Oct. 17
Ded-ant, ded-ant...
If you can hum a few bars of "The Pink Panther," "Baby Elephant Walk" and "Moon River," then go see the Elgin Symphony Orchestra perform a special concert called "The Music of Henry Mancini." Performances are this weekend at two locations: the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $44-$54. (847) 895-3600 or prairiecenter.org. Also at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $25-$65. (847) 931-5900 or hemmens.org; 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in Schaumburg; 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in Elgin
Green suede shoes
Green E, the environmental Elvis Presley impersonator, is one of many featured attractions at Waubonsee Community College's third annual Renewable Energy and Green Product Fair at in Erickson Hall, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove. Free admission. (630) 466-2360 or waubonsee.edu/energyfair. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17: Green E shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
King of the blues
With more than 50 albums to his name (and 50 years of recording), B.B. King can rightfully lay claim to the title "King of the Blues." See this 15-time Grammy Award-winning blues legend at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $59.50-$89.50. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Comedy on tour
Soon to celebrate its 50th anniversary, The Second City brings one of its many touring companies to perform sketches, songs and improvised comedy to the College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $17; $14 students/seniors. For mature audiences only. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Tasty world trip
Sample international cuisines at Clearbrook's Around the World Food Tasting at the Elk Grove Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Benefit tickets are $30-$35, and go to support Clearbrook which offers support to suburban people living with disabilities. (847) 385-5009 or clearbrook.org. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20
Song spinner
Canadian artist David Foster counts singer, songwriter and album producer among his many professions. He's also influential enough to gather stars like Peter Cetera, Philip Bailey, Charice Pempengo and more to appear in concert in "David Foster and Friends." If you liked seeing Foster and his musical buddies earlier this year on PBS, then see them live at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $55-$125. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21
Charitable comedy
Mark Curry ("Hangin' with Mr. Cooper") is the celebrity comedian headlining this year's "Comedy For A Cure" fundraiser at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. A $50 ticket gets you two reception drinks, Curry's comedy show and the chance to help the TS Alliance's efforts against Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 6 p.m. reception Thursday, Oct. 22; show at 8 p.m.