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Best bets: Original Misfits plays Allstate; Joffrey performs 'Across the Pond'

Muscular punk

Rock out to punk music mixed with horror elements when The Original Misfits performs in concert on Saturday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. For ages 21 and older. $59.75-$249.75. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27

British moves

The Joffrey Ballet continues its run of "Across the Pond," which features two world premieres by British choreographers Andrea Walker and Andrew McNicol plus a Chicago premiere of "Vespertine" by Royal Ballet choreographer Liam Scarlett. Nine performances remain at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $35-$179. (312) 386-8905 or joffrey.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (also Thursday, May 2); 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; through May 5

Liam Scarlett's "Vespertine" makes its Joffrey Ballet debut in "Across the Pond" at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago. Courtesy of Kim Kenney

Art mix

The 21st Annual Fear No Art shows feature a variety of student and community choreographers, dancers, musicians, singers, actors and poets all working together for three performances this weekend at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $10; $8 seniors; $3 kids ages 12 and under. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27

North vs. South

Seek out historical memorabilia from past American military conflicts at the National Chicago Civil War Show & Sale on Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. $9; kids ages 16 and under admitted free; $25 early admission at 8 a.m. (715) 526-9769 or chicagocivilwarshow.com. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27

Drink up

More than 22 different breweries are on tap for the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival on Saturday in the historic downtown near 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. $40-$50; $10 designated driver ticket. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27

Comedian Trevor Noah brings his "Loud & Clear Tour" to the United Center in Chicago at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Courtesy of Gavin Bond/Comedy Central

Show man

Fans of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" won't want to miss seeing comedian Trevor Noah and "The Loud & Clear Tour 2019" on Saturday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $45-$59.50. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27

Precious playthings

Seek out versions of playthings you might have had as a kid at the Chicago Toy Show, which returns on Sunday to the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $10; kids ages 12 and under admitted free. (847) 800-3009 or chicagotoyshow.com. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28

Imperiled planet

The Wheeling Park District commemorates Earth Day with nature walks and other hands-on activities and displays for kids on Sunday at Heritage Park, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Free admission. (847) 465-3333 or wheelingparkdistrict.com. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28

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