Weekend picks: Jake and Elwood on a mission to Metropolis
On a mission
Relive the music and humor of Jake and Elwood singing the praises of Chicago in "The Official Blues Brothers Revue" tonight at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $45-$50. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Half-century 'Trek'
Pay homage to the legacy of Gene Roddenberry's legendary TV series "Star Trek" as it hits the half-century mark by attending the special "50 Year Mission Tour" convention this weekend. A number of "Star Trek" stars including William Shatner, Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton and Michael Dorn will be on hand to make appearances and sell autographs. There are costume contests, dance parties and more at the Westin O'Hare, 6100 N. River Road, Rosemont. $499 gold weekend admission; $40-$80 single-day preferred admission; $30 general admission on Friday (other days and packages currently sold out). Tickets currently only available at convention. (847) 698-6000 or creationent.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 9 to 11
Rock Elmhurst's Block
Head to Elmhurst City Centre to send off summer with a musical bang. Elmhurst's Rock the Block Party, at York and Schiller streets, is a family-friendly street festival featuring local fare and fun musical acts. Friday's lineup includes Valentine Bennett at 4 p.m., Erik Donner at 5 p.m., Top Shelf Lickers at 6 p.m., The Waiting Game at 7 p.m. and headliners Lucky Boys Confusion at 8:45 p.m.; Saturday's lineup includes the School of Rock at 11 a.m., American English at 2 p.m., Run Forrest Run at 4:45 p.m., ARRA at 6:30 p.m. and Sixteen Candles at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free; food and drink tickets are available for purchase. elmhurstcitycentre.com. 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Princess ambitions
Cheer on animated princesses like Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel and more when "Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream" begins its Windy City tour starting Wednesday at Chicago's United Center. $18-$80. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11
Singing kickoff
Soprano Ana María Martínez, baritone Quinn Kelsey, bass-baritone Eric Owens and other singers join with conductor Sir Andrew Davis leading the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus for the annual Stars of Lyric Opera concert tonight at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. No admission charge. Aired live on radio station WFMT 98.7-FM. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Political laughs
The Capitol Steps make comic music from this wildly erratic election season with a touring show at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $32.50-$49.50. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Comedy slam
Fans of the cable series "Wrestling Compadres Slamcast" won't want to miss seeing its host, Jonny Loquasto, performing standup comedy this weekend as part of the Comedians From TV series at the Comedy Shrine, 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora. $25 plus a two-item purchase. (630) 585-0300 or comedyshrine.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9; 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Aussie! Oi!
If you like Australian comedian Monty Franklin from his TV appearances on "Real Rob" and "New Girl," then don't miss him doing standup live at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
The girl at the rock show ...
Channel your inner 23-year-old when pop-punk rockers blink-182 come to town with A Day to Remember and All American Rejects: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets start at $93. tinleyparkamphitheatre.com.
'Girlfriend' rocker
Matthew Sweet may be sick of himself, but his fans won't be when he's joined by Material Reissue at the Park West: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. $25. (773) 929-5959 or jamusa.com.
Bella Cain country
Wisconsin and Illinois country rockers Bella Cain stop by Libertyville on their way up the Top 40 charts: 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. $8. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.
Tails on the Trails
Bring your canine pal for a stroll on 16 miles of hiking trails at the Tails on the Trails event at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Guests can purchase pet supplies at a pet expo, watch demonstrations and meet dogs who are available for adoption. Pets can play games, including a peanut butter-licking contest. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and must have updated vaccinations and registrations. $5 fee per dog. Dog owners pay regular arboretum admission of $9-$14; free for kids younger than 1. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Outdoors education
Create a mosaic, mix a smoothie or try some yoga poses as part of a special open house highlighting the more than 500 classes offered by the Regenstein Learning Campus this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free admission, but parking is $25. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11
Dairy Day
Explore life on a dairy farm in the early 1900s at Dairy Day at St. James Farm, on Winfield Road, just north of Butterfield Road, Warrenville. Events include a dairy-themed scavenger hunt, a hay maze, covered-wagon rides and more. Guests can try milking "Maggie the Milking Cow" and also see a real cow. Free. (630) 580-7025 or dupageforest.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Harvest fun
Sample diversions from a simpler era at the Homer Harvest Days 2016. The event features food, music, old-fashioned entertainment and games, children's activities, living history and pioneer demonstrations, a petting zoo, pony and hay rides, artisan craft vendors and more this weekend at Historic Trantina Farm, 15744 W. 151st St., Homer Township. No admission charge. (708) 301-0522 or homertownship.com/hharvestdays. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Mexican heritage
Celebrate the rich heritage of Mexico's different regions with food, music and more at the Fiestas Patrias this weekend at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $5-$10 on Saturday; no admission on Sunday. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 3 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10; noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, 11
Movie under the Stars
Indiana Jones under the stars on the big screen! See the 1981 action/adventure film "Raiders of the Lost Ark," starring Harrison Ford, when Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, hosts its Block Party and Movie Under the Stars. Food tastings (for purchase), an up-close look at a boa constrictor with staff from the Wildlife Discovery Center, musical performances and more round out the fun. Guests can bring picnics and blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Event will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather. Free. gortoncenter.org. Pre-movie events begin at 5:30 p.m.; movies starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Parade on water
Join in or simply watch the boat parade go by at the 18th Annual Venetian Night on Island Lake and in Eastway Park, 3718 Eastway Drive, Island Lake. This year's theme is "Down on the Farm." Trophy will be awarded to the boat best conveying the theme. After the parade, boats will anchor at Eastway Park for a floating picnic. Hot dogs and chips provided; participants may bring goodies to share. Spectators welcome to join at 7 p.m. Free. (847) 526-5059 or (224) 656-2822. Parade at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Whiskey and lullabies
Country crooner Brad Paisley heads to Tinley Park with opener Tyler Farr: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets start at $36. tinleyparkamphitheatre.com.
Dance of the desert
Choreographer Moses Pendleton has revived his playful piece "Opus Cactus," which celebrates the landscapes and odd creatures of the American Southwest. It's performed by the critically acclaimed modern dance trope MOMIX on Saturday at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $42-$52. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Symphonic remembrance
Serbian violinist Stefan Milenkovich joins with conductor Vladimir Kulenovic and the Lake Forest Symphony for special Patriot Day concerts this weekend. On the bill is Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" with Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 3 at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $35-$59. (847) 543-2300 or lakeforestsymphony.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Joe and Eric
Acoustic blues duo Joe Felisko and Eric Noden perform a concert at the Acorn Coffeehouse, in the Burning Bush Art Gallery, 216 N. Main St., Wheaton. $10. acorncoffeehouse.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Bear down
Looking for a comfortable place to watch the Chicago Bears take on the Houston Texans during the Bears' season-opener? The Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, has the answer: See all of the action on the theater's 40-foot screen for free. All ages welcome. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. Noon Sunday, Sept. 11
'Sister Christian'
Night Ranger brings a night of classic rock to St. Charles when they play the Arcada Theatre: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Upcoming concerts
8 Miles South at Hawthorn Woods Summer Concert: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Southern rock. Food vendors are on site for every concert. Free. vhw.org.
"The Official Blues Brothers Revue": 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Dan Aykroyd, Judy Belushi and musical director Paul Shaffer present this live concert show. Program combines the comedy and hits from the original 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," and pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, gospel, and soul music. Hear Blues Brothers classics such as "Soul Man" and "Sweet Home Chicago." Tickets $45; stage tables $50. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.
Hotel California: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. Eagles tribute band. $10-$49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
The Belvederes, The Velvet Jimis, Bama Lamas: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Fitzgerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Rock. $8. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
The Bank Notes, Hitsleep, Riversnakes, Squid Pro Quo: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Reggae, rock, ska. $7-$10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
J.B. Ritchie Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
Bella Cain: 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. Country rock. $8. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.
Kings of Class: 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Five Roses Pub, 5509 Park Place, Rosemont. Ladies free all night. (847) 233-0077 or fiverosespub.com.
Chicago Philharmonic with "The Wizard of Oz" concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Watch the classic 1939 film play on a large screen, while the orchestra plays the film's score. $25-$50. Lawn $25. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Brad Paisley: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Country. $30.25-$60. livenation.com.
Lake Forest Symphony with "Eroica" concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Classical concert is a tribute to the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. $15-$59. (847) 295-2135 or lakeforestsymphony.org.
Joe Felisko and Eric Noden in Concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Acorn Coffeehouse, 216 N. Main Street, Wheaton. Blues, roots. $10. acorncoffeehouse.com.
Armaan Malik: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $35-$250. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
In the Flesh, Animation: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Tailgaters sports Bar and Grill, 431 W. Boughton, Bolingbrook. Rock. $10. (630) 579-1994 or tailgatersgrill.com.
Killing gods, Dear Dario, Furious Frank, Three Unassisted: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. Hard rock. $10. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.
Pat Smillie Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, Rhythm and blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
Mike Vale at Afterlife: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. No cover before 11 p.m. (773) 278-4646 or housemusicsavedmylife.com.
Picosa: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook, Oak Brook. Mixed chamber ensemble Picosa presents a program of classical masterpieces and jazz. Tickets are $10-$25. High school students and younger are free, and accompanying parents receive a discounted ticket of $10. For tickets, visit picosamusic.com.
Night Ranger: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St Charles. Hard rock. $49-$79. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Acoustic Tuesday Concert: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.
Genesis at the Crossroads with "Saffron Caravan: Universal Love" concert: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Hear world music from artists from across the globe, including the United States, Iran, Cuba, Israel, Brazil, Afghanistan and other countries. $20-$40. VIP tickets $100. Tickets at gatc.org.
Little River Band with Ambrosia: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rock, country. $29.50-$79.50. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Visit geneseetheatre.com.
Bryan Adams: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, First Midwest Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. Rock. $21-$95.95. livenation.com.
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