Sunday picks: Ben Folds brings Five to Chicago Theatre
Ben Folds Five reunites
Touring on the heels of “The Sound of the Life of the Mind,” Ben Folds Five headlines the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago, this weekend. Tickets cost $38-$68. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
Barkapalooza
Canines and their human friends can head to the 19th Annual Barkapalooza celebration at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Event allows pet owners, prospective pet adopters and all-around pet lovers to raise money for homeless pets with a dog walkathon. Other highlights include a pet expo, demonstrations by the Frisbee Sky Dog Team, clowns, food, music and more. Free goody bag for dogs. Event takes place rain or shine. Registration is $15 for adults. Children ages 12 and younger admitted free. Proceeds benefit the West Suburban Humane Society. Visit barkapalooza.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
Apples aplenty
Dig in to everything from apple doughnuts to caramel apples, apple lattes and more at Long Grove's 20th Annual Apple Festival this weekend at the Long Grove Historic Village on Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Besides all the apple-inspired treats, there will be live entertainment, children's activities and more. Admission is $5 for adults; kids younger than 12 admitted free. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
Something old, something new
Learn about home renovation and remodeling at The Old House New House Home Show at the Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Contractors, designers and craftsmen present displays. Adults $7, free for seniors ages 62 and older and kids younger than 18. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit local Habitat for Humanity programs. kennedyproductions.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
Pieces of Liberty
Full-scale copper sections of the Statue of Liberty are reproduced and displayed as part of Danh Vo's ongoing worldwide project “We The People,” now on display at the Art Institute of Chicago's Pritzker Garden and Bluhm Family Terrace, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, and at the University of Chicago's Law School, Booth Business School and the Oriental Institute Museum. Free admission at University of Chicago locations. Part of $16-$18 general admission for Art Institute. (312) 443-3600 or artic.edu; (773) 702-8670 or renaissancesociety.org. Now through Sunday, Dec. 16. Art Institute hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Renaissance Society hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Scream and shout
Starting this weekend, the monsters and creatures of Frightfest once again take over Six Flags Great America at I-94 and Grand Ave., Gurnee. $61.99; $41.99 for kids under 48 inches tall. (847) 294-4636 or sixflags.com. Schedule varies on weekends through Sunday, Oct. 28. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
Tavern Day
The Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosts its Tavern Day at Stacy's Historic Corners, 800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn. Highlights include music, storytelling, farm animals, an 1860s one-room schoolhouse, pioneer crafts, games and more. Guests can purchase homemade treats including pies, cakes and fruitbreads. Tickets cost $3-$6 in advance or $4-$8 at the event. (630) 469-1867. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
Grayslake Living History tour
The Grayslake Historical Society hosts its annual Grayslake Living History Tour at the Grayslake Cemetery, at the northeast corner of Lake Street and Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Costumed volunteers will portray past Grayslake residents who are buried in the venerable cemetery. Free, but donations are welcome. (847) 223-7663 or grayslakehistory.org. 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
Latin Street Dancing
Professional dancers from Latin Street Dancing of Chicago perform salsa, mambo, merengue and other Latin dance styles, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Free. (847) 546-7060 or rlalibrary.org. 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
Bartlett Cemetery Walk
Join the Bartlett Cemetery Walk at North Avenue and Oliver Street, Bartlett. It costs $5 for ages 16 and older; $2 for ages 12-15; and it's free for ages 11 and younger. Call (630) 289-8592 for reservations. Tours run every 20 minutes from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
'Magnificent Mozart'
The St. Charles Singers present a “Magnificent Mozart” concert at St. Michael Church, 310 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. Tickets cost $10-$40. (630) 513-5272 or stcharlessingers.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30
Classical fusion
The Chicago Sinfonietta, under the direction of Mei-Ann Chen, teams up with the New York ensemble PROJECT Trio for the concert “Performance. Art.” at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $26-$50; $10 students. (312) 236-3681, ext. 2, or chicagosinfonietta.org. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1