Best bets: Alessia Cara plays Rosemont; Carrie Underwood heads to United Center
Costume confab
Costumed kids and parents can visit different theme areas like Tiny Tot Town, Fairytale Lane, Adventure Alley and more as part of the Halloween Happening today at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 812 Sindt Court, Naperville. Free admission. napervilleparks.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27
Country tears
Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Carrie Underwood welcomes the tears as she performs “The Cry Pretty Tour 360” on Tuesday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $49.50-$99.50. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29
Cara in Rosemont
Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Alessia Cara (“Scars to Your Beautiful,” “Trust My Lonely”) performs “The Pains of Growing Tour” with special guest Ryland James on Wednesday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $27.50-$97.50; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30
Crooning tribute
Paul Anka pays tribute to the late Frank Sinatra with the return of his concert “Anka Sings Sinatra” on Wednesday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$149. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30
Taylor time
Catch up with comedian Taylor Tomlinson (“The Comedy Lineup,” “What Just Happened??!”) when she returns to perform a series of standup shows starting Friday at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3