Cheap events: Schaumburg Septemberfest, tribute to Elvis and more
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Schaumburg celebrates
Geneva resident San Star Sandberg, winner of the 2016 Suburban Chicago's Got Talent contest, will show off her vocal talents at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, during the 46th Annual Schaumburg Septemberfest at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center grounds, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Other headliners (over three stages) include The Purple Xperience (a Prince and the Revolution tribute) at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Smash Mouth at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, and 7th heaven at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5. Plus, there's more: Taste of Schaumburg, a carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks at 10 p.m. Sunday (rain date is 9 p.m. Monday) and the Labor Day parade (starting at Summit Drive and Wise Road) at 10 a.m. Monday. Free. septemberfest.org. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4; and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5
U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note
The U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note, a jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, presents a concert of classic and new jazz selections in Pfeiffer Hall, on the campus of North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Seating is first come, first served. Free. (630) 355-5880 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2
Batavia's Block Party
A classic car show, a pie bake-off, live music, lawn games and bags, hula hoop activities, dancing, kids' activities and more are all part of the annual Taste of Batavia Block Party on North River Street and at the Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave., downtown Batavia. Drink specials and tastings are available for purchase. Free. downtownbatavia.com/currentevents/block-party/. 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4
American artwork
See paintings, photography and sculptures from artists across the country at the 39th Annual Harper National Juried Exhibition: Small Works in the Art Exhibition Space, Building C, Room C200, at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Free. (847) 925-6568 or harpercollege.edu/smallworks. Exhibit is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through Sept. 29
$15 and under
Mustangs and more
See a wide variety of classic cars at the 15th Annual Mustang Car Show at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. Plus, expect live music, food, beer and giveaways. Preregister a car for the show for $15 with the online form or pay $20 on the day of the show. Trophies presented at 3 p.m. Admission to the show includes admission to the museum. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 4. Spectator admission is $15 adults; $13 seniors; $9 kids. (815) 385-3644 or volocars.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3
All Animal Expo
Get an up-close look at a wide variety of creatures at the All Animal Expo at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. See everything from reptiles, ducks and tarantulas to small exotic mammals including ferrets and hedgehogs. An estimated 70 to 80 vendors will be on hand with food, bedding, toys and other animal supplies. Admission is $5; free for kids 10 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult. allanimalexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3
Classical evening
Pianist Joseph Moog performs works by Beethoven and other famed classical composers during a concert in Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $10; no lawn sales. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3
The 'King' at Cantigny
Elvis Presley tribute artist and Chicago native Rick Saucedo performs a tribute to the legendary king of rock 'n' roll in an outdoor concert in the band shell at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Free with paid $10 parking. cantigny.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4