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Spectacu-LarChoreographer Lar Lubovitch, a Chicago native and co-founder of the Chicago Dancing Festival, brings his namesake troupe Lar Lubovitch Dance Company back for a two-performance run at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $45-$75. (312) 334-7777 or harristheaterchicago.org. Program A: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22; Program B: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23Eagles tributeThe Paramount Theatre launches its 2010-11 season with a performance of "Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles" along with a preshow Tequila Sunrise Kickoff Party at 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $25.50-$45.50. $10 party tickets. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 5 p.m. party; 8 p.m. show Friday, Sept. 17Heritage humorAmerican comedian Steve Byrne recently drew from his Korean and Irish heritage for his Comedy Central special "The Byrne Identity." Now catch him live at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19-$21. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18; 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19Country galGrammy Award-winning country music star LeAnn Rimes performs her hits and cover versions of classic tunes from her latest album at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton, Naperville. $60-$75. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18Maestro MutiConductor Riccardo Muti kicks off his tenure as the new music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with a free Concert for Chicago at Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion, near Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street, Chicago. Free admission, but seating is limited to hear selections by Verdi, Liszt, Tchaikovsky and Respighi. (312) 742-1168 or cso.org. 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19Wrestling rumbleWorld Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) corrals stars from both "RAW" and "Smackdown" like John Cena, Randy Orton and more for its Night of Champions at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $25-$250. $20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19World musicThe 12th annual Chicago World Music Festival returns with more than 80 artists at 30 venues throughout Chicago ranging from the Mayne Stage to the Chicago Cultural Center. For a full festival line up, call (312) 742-1938 or visit worldmusicfestivalchicago.org. Tuesday, Sept. 21, through 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30Walk for HawksCelebrate the start of the season for the Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks by attending the team's annual Training Camp Festival. There's a 5K fun run/walk, a 10K roller race, plus lots of other opportunities to see and cheer on the champion hometown hockey team at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $5 admission. Race participation is $30-$35. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18False20001333John Cena is set to appear in WWE Night of Champions at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.Dave AlloccaFalse