Weekend picks: Enter sweets season with Long Grove Apple Fest

Tasty to the core

Sample a mix of tasty treats while enjoying music and carnival attractions at the Long Grove Apple Fest at 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. $5; kids 12 and younger admitted free. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest. 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22; and 10 a.m. to 6 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

Goose Island 312 Block Party

Goose Island Beer Company sends off summer with two days of music at the Goose Island 312 Urban Block Party. Kick off the weekend with headliner TV On The Radio, Sunflower Bean, Mick Jenkins, Ric Wilson, Deeper and Glitter Moneyyy. Follow up on Saturday with Drive-By Truckers, The Hold Steady, Lillie Mae, Joan of Arc, Fran and more. The 21-and-older party will also feature food options from Girl & the Goat, Bub City, Beat Kitchen, The Fat Shallot and other food trucks, and of course, a wide variety of beers to sample. All for a $10 suggested donation to one of this year's participating charities: Project Fierce, Chicago Canine Rescue, Urban Rivers, Planned Parenthood of Illinois or RefugeeOne. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept 21, and 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Goose Island Beer Co., 1800 West Fulton St., Chicago. $10 suggested donation to one of the participating charities. gooseisland.com/312blockparty.

Starry night

Michelle Nichols, director of public observing at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, is the guest speaker for the Lake County Astronomical Society's Astronomy Night at the Volo Bog, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Free admission (weather permitting). lcas-astronomy.org. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21

Oartoberfest

Broken Oar fetes Oktoberfest with its three-day Oartoberfest celebration Friday through Sunday, Sept. 21-23, featuring German food, beer, live bands and more. Music includes ARRA at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Friction at 1 p.m., TNT-Chicago at 3 p.m. and Kashmir at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and Modern Day Romeos at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The fun starts at 8 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Broken Oar is at 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington, (847) 639-9468 or brokenoar.com/.

Eco-exploration

More than 100 exhibitors share environmentally friendly ideas and products at the ninth annual Aurora GreenFest at the Prisco Community Center and McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Free admission. auroragreenfest.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22

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

Punk in the suburbs

Punk the Burbs 2 packs a full day of rock, punk and ska into Lisle's BaseCamp Pub with a lineup that includes Feedback Fiends, Short Story Inc., Comatoast, Take the Reins, Bury Me in Lights, Bad Planning, Guardrail, The Linden Method, Mystery Actions, Stellar West, Avenues, Something To Do, Bumsy and the Moochers, The Run Around, The Bollweevils and headliners The Queers. Noon Saturday, Sept. 22, to 1 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at BaseCamp Pub & Eatery, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $20 online in advance, $25 at the door; ticketweb.com.

Baconstock bash

Hungry, thirsty and craving good music? Check out Baconstock 2018 at Romeoville's Metal Monkey Brewing for a full day of tunes, food trucks and tasty beverages. The live performances kick off at 1 p.m. with Speed Babes and include sets by Monk 9, So it Goes, Cheatin' at Solitaire, Bungdoons, 13-Monsters, Speed Freak, The Hamburglars and SuperFrye. Noon Saturday, Sept. 22, at Metal Monkey Brewing, 515 Anderson Drive, Suite 900, Romeoville. $10 at the gate. metalmonkeybrewing.com.

Autumn fun

Pumpkin painting, hay rides and other family-friendly activities are part of the Vernon Hills Oktoberfest at the Vernon Hills Metra Station, on Route 45, Vernon Hills. Free admission. (630) 468-2237 or vernonhills.org/101/Oktoberfest. 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22

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

Kings Rising in Naperville

The Woodridge-based hard rock band The Kings Rising - Jarred Mason, James Lippert, Ryan Mason and Josh Fritschle - has been hard at work on its third album. In the meantime, catch the Kings when they play Naperville's White Tavern Saturday. The blues-influenced rockers will be joined for a night of edgy tunes by Lisle fuzz-rockers SKYD and Downers Grove's The Roaches. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at White Tavern, 423 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. $5. (630) 357-1890 or whitetavern.com.

'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

Doggy day

Bring your leashed canines to participate in races, pet blessings and more for the 10th annual Dog-tober Fest at Deicke Park, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. Free admission. huntleydogtoberfest.com. Noon to 4 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

Concert highlights

Hozier & Hudson Taylor: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. $45. rivieratheatre.com.

Ozzy Osbourne and Stone Sour: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $35-$748. (800) 854-2196 or amphitheatretinleypark.com.

Georgia Rae Family Band: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $15-$20. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.

DJ noDJ, The Ars Nova, Greg Corner, Dylan Dunlap: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. $10-$20. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

EGi., Steady Flow: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $12-$15. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Rat Salad, Physical Graffiti: 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $7-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

School of Rock Glen Ellyn Summer Season Show: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$12. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

20 Spot at the Racin' tailgate benefit for breast cancer awareness: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Dirt Oval Route 66 Raceway, 500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet. $17-$27; $5 for parking. dirtoval66.com.

Kid Rock and Brantley Gilbert: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $24-$752. (800) 854-2196 or amphitheatretinleypark.com.

Bad Ass Art & Music Show featuring Bullet to the Heart, Alice Sweet Alice, Dead Harvest and Zammis: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Q Bar Darien, 8109 S. Cass Ave., Darien. $10-$15. qbardarien.com.

Loose Cannons, Pop Machine, Mind Over Matter: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Chicago Loop Sports Bar & Grill, 7 W. Streamwood Blvd., Streamwood. $7. (630) 830-2565 or chicago-loop.com.

J. Cole "KOD Tour": 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $49.50-$149.50; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Tommy James & The Shondells: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

The The, Agnes Obel: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. $55. rivieratheatre.com.

Macabre, The Skull, Whut?, Gloryhole Guillotine: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $15-$18. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Slaughter Party, Johnny Automatic, Imbecile Missile, Amsedel: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $7-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Rock Candy: 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Bay City Rollers: 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

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