Best bets: J. Cole's 'KOD Tour' hits Allstate

Euro zone

Get a sample of overseas culture with the return of the Passport Europe Festival. Hear bands playing Spanish flamenco or Italian jazz, or watch dances from Ireland, Greece and other nations this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $15; $13 seniors; $10 kids ages 2-17. (630) 986-0074 or mortonarb.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23

Film shorts

See the finalists chosen to screen their work as part of The 10th Annual Elgin Short Film Festival on Saturday at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $10. (847) 931-5900 or hemmens.org. 6 p.m. Red Carpet Reception; 7 p.m. screenings Saturday, Sept. 22

'The Cut Off'

Rapper J. Cole performs songs such as "ATM," "Motiv8" and more from his latest album as part of the "KOD Tour 2018" on Saturday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $49.50-$149.50; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22

'Float On'

Indie rock band Modest Mouse ("Dashboard," "Missed the Boat") performs in concert on Saturday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$75. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22

'Hanky Panky'

Groove to 1960s hit songs such as "Crimson and Clover" and "Sweet Cherry Wine" when Tommy James & The Shondells perform on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22

Military miniatures

Collectors and military history buffs can meet fellow enthusiasts and see what vendors have on sale as part of the 2018 Chicago Toy Soldier Show on Sunday at the Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. $10; kids ages 12 and under admitted free. (847) 567-5355 or chicagotoysoldiershow.com. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23

'Bio-dome' dude

Catch up with Pauly Shore ("Encino Man," "Son in Law") when the actor and comedian performs a special standup set tonight 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. 23

Turning points

Kids can learn about great scientists, business owners and activists in the new touring show "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation-Live," which was co-created by Chicago's own Griffin Theatre. There are school group performances and a show for all audiences tonight at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $8 morning shows; $14-$20 evening show. (630) 942-2220 to book morning shows; (630) 942-4000 for the evening show or atthemac.org. 9:45, 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21