Best Bets: Jack O’Lantern World, ‘AGT’ vets Malevo, The Capitol Fools and more

Posted September 23, 2024 3:33 pm

Thousands of carved pumpkins are on display in Lake Zurich as part of Jack O’Lantern World. Courtesy of Jack O’Lantern World

Welcome to Jack O’Lantern World

Lake Zurich hosts Jack O’Lantern World, a monthlong salute to the pumpkin that includes a display featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. The family-friendly event includes a giant pumpkin weigh-off, trick-or-treating, a 5K run/walk, a pirate ship light show, inflatables, mini golf, food trucks and a beer garden. $20.99-$24.99 for adults, $14.99-$16.99 for kids. thejackolanternworld.com/lakezurich. Evenings hours Friday, Sept. 27, through Oct. 27

As seen on “America’s Got Talent,” the Argentinean percussion and dance troupe Malevo performs at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn. Courtesy of McAninch Arts Center

At the MAC

• The Argentinean dance and percussion ensemble Malevo — veterans of “America’s Got Talent” whose style is inspired by the Malambo dance associated with South American cowboys — performs at The McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $59-$60. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28

• The Capitol Fools, the music and comedy ensemble that succeeded political satirists The Capitol Steps, “put the mock in democracy” at the McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The performance includes adult themes and language. $42-$47. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29

Broadway in Chicago hosts a screening of 2023's “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” accompanied by an orchestra playing composer Daniel Pemberton’s score. Courtesy of MA2LA

‘Spider-Man’ live

Fans of the 2023 animated film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” can enjoy the movie on a huge HD screen while an orchestra plays composer Daniel Pemberton’s score. The combination screening/concert takes place at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $40-$105. broadwayinchicago.com. 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28

Family fest

Jeanie B! and The Jelly Beans entertain during the Family Fun Fest this weekend at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. The free event includes bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and balloon sculptors. parkwaybankpark.com. 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29

Dancers from Ballet 5:8 join the vocal ensemble Chicago a cappella for “Lamentations,” a modern twist on Thomas Tallis’ “Lamentations of Jeremiah.” Courtesy of Chicago a cappella

Chicago a cappella and special guests

Dancers from Ballet 5:8 join vocal ensemble Chicago a cappella for a modern twist on Thomas Tallis’ “Lamentations of Jeremiah.” “Lamentations” is among several choral works on the program that features traditional folk songs “Wayfaring Stranger” and “Farewell to Nova Scotia” and songs by Renaissance composers Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Tomás Luis de Victoria along with Russian and contemporary U.S. composers. $22-$52.80 for the Friday concert; $38, $48 for other concerts. chicagoacappella.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University, 2330 N. Halsted St., Chicago; 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Grace Episcopal Church, 924 Lake St., Oak Park; and 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville

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