5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Posted October 21, 2016 12:45 pm

Daily Herald staff report

Gracie Gold is set to compete at 2016 Skate America at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Associated Press

The three-day 2016 Progressive Skate America glides into Sears Centre while Nightmare on Chicago Street takes over Elgin Saturday. Here are five ideas for weekend fun. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

Skating stars

Cheer on 60 of the world's top skaters at the three-day 2016 Progressive Skate America this weekend at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $15-$80 single sessions; $125-$400 all-session tickets. (847) 649-2270 or searscentre.com or 2016skateamerica.com. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21; 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.

Comedian Michael Palascak returns to Zanies Comedy Club at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. COURTESY OF BRIAN FEULNER/COMEDY CENTRAL

Midwestern humor

Before he appeared on late-night TV and Comedy Central specials, comedian Michael Palascak honed his performing skills in and around Chicago. See his standup at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20 plus a two-item purchase. (630) 524-0001 or stcharles.zanies.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

Elgin's Nightmare

Spooky characters, graffiti artists and special guests will roam Nightmare on Chicago Street when it returns to Elgin for its annual Halloween party on Chicago Street, between Douglas Avenue and Villa Street. Plus, there will be music, food, drinks, vendors and games. Ages 17 and younger not admitted without a parent/guardian. $12-$15. nightmareonchicagostreet.com. 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

They've got rhythm

The New Philharmonic's "An Evening of Gershwin" concert features Kirk Muspratt conducting "An American in Paris," plus hear pieces like "Rhapsody in Blue" and selections from "Porgy and Bess." It takes place at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $49. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.

Pianist and Lake Forest High School sophomore Kimberly Han joins the Highland Park Strings for a classical concert Sunday at Highland Park High School. Courtesy of the Highland Park Strings

Piano prodigy

Solo pianist and Lake Forest High School sophomore Kimberly Han joins the Highland Park Strings for a classical concert at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park. Program selections include "Symphony No. 9" by Schubert. Free. highlandparkstrings.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.

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