Weekend picks: Amy Grant makes a joyful noise at the Raue
‘Thy word'
Celebrated Christian pop singer and songwriter Amy Grant (“That's What Love is For,” “Baby, Baby”) returns to perform in concert on Saturday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $65-$75. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10
All's fair
The 10th annual Artisan Craft and Food Fair this weekend features merchants and restaurateurs at three locations across the Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn. Free admission. (630) 443-5989 or heritageprairiefarm.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11
Holiday crafts
Find ideas to decorate your home for the winter by attending the Geneva Women's Club 44th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva. Free admission. (630) 492-1188 or genevawomensclub.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11
House animals
Boutiques, animal rescue shelters and more set up visitor booths for the Chicago Pet Show, which returns this weekend to the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $7. (630) 385-4000 or chicagopetshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11
Shocker opera
Winston Graham's shocking 1960s novel “Marnie” has not only inspired an Alfred Hitchcock film, but now a new opera by composer Nico Muhly. See “Marnie” beamed to select local movie theaters via the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series on Saturday and on Wednesday. Ticket prices vary by venue, but largely $19-$25. fathomevents.com. Live relay at 11:55 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10; encore at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14
Fossil fun
A little girl goes on the hunt for a missing dinosaur fossil in the Chicago-area debut of composer John Musto and librettist Eric Einhorn's children's opera “Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt.” The Lyric Opera of Chicago's Lyric Unlimited program is this weekend at the Francis W. Parker School, 2233 N. Clark St., Chicago. Sung in English. $20; $10 kids ages 17 and under. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org/rhoda. 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11
Guitarists for March of Dimes
Senior member Jason Minor and Prospect High School's Guitar Club are hosting a benefit for March of Dimes — an organization that raises money to help prevent birth defects and infant mortality by focusing on the health of mothers — complete with live musical performances, food, games and a silent auction. Catch some talented students at this concert while raising funds for a good cause. 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Prospect High School field house, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Free, but donations are accepted. (847) 718-5200.
Tale as old as time
Erica Stephan plays the inquisitive, compassionate Belle opposite Brandon Contreras' tortured Beast in Drury Lane Theatre's production of “Disney's Beauty and the Beast.” Undeterred by the terrifying Beast, Belle attempts to break the spell that binds him and his lovable misfit minions who inhabit his castle. Alan Souza directs. Previews at 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10; 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, and through Nov. 14 at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The show opens Thursday, Nov. 15. $55-$75, dinner and show packages extra. (630) 530-0111 or drurylanetheatre.com.
Sloppy and silly
Get nostalgic for gross-out games when the national tour of “Double Dare Live!” sets up its bizarre obstacle course on Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $35-$55; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10
Broken Nose premiere
Suburbanites Elise Marie Davis, of Lake Zurich; Rob Frankel, of Aurora; and Stephanie Shum, of Buffalo Grove, co-star in Broken Nose Theatre's “Plainclothes,” a dark comedy by ensemble member Spenser Davis, who co-directs the world premiere with Kanomé Jones. The story centers on a group of security guards working at a downtown Chicago store whose violent confrontation with a shoplifter prompts an investigation that threatens to dismantle the team. Previews at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. The show opens Sunday, Nov. 11. Tickets are pay-what-you-can. See brokennosetheatre.com.
Lit-up symphony
The Chicago Sinfonietta performs music of Debussy, Esmail and more in the concert “Sea of Light: Reflections on Diwali.” Hear the mix of classical Western and Indian music over the next few days at two locations: first on Saturday at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $10-$62; then on Monday at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $10-$99. (312) 284-1554 or chicagosinfonietta.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in Naperville; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12
Armistice event
Join with veterans around the world to commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day on Sunday at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The event features a Victory Tea and a special bagpipe performance by the Firefighter's Highland Guard of Naperville. Free, but parking is $5. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11
‘Downtown' singer
See legendary British singer Petula Clark (“Sign of the Times,” “I Know a Place”) when she returns to sing in concert on Sunday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11