Sunday picks: Celebrate Mexico's heritage at Fiestas Patrias
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. Noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, 11
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; tickets currently only available at convention. (847) 698-6000 or creationent.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
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. Sunday, Sept. 11
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 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Princess ambitions
Cheer on animated princesses like Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel and more when "Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream" enjoys its Windy City stay at Chicago's United Center. $18-$80. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11
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
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. 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
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. 7 p.m. 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
Lake Forest Symphony with "Eroica" concert: 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.
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.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings visit dailyherald.com/calendar.