Best Bets: Pentatonix returns to Ravinia; Smashing Pumpkins plays Tinley Park
A Cappella aces
One of the globe's most famous a cappella groups is Pentatonix, which returns to the Ravinia Festival with special guest Rachel Platten on Thursday at 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $110-$120 pavilion seating; $43-$48 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15
Classic currency
See rare coins, colorful paper currency and more at the World's Fair of Money starting Tuesday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $8 daily admission; free admission on Saturday. (847) 692-2220 or money.org/worldsfairofmoney. 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, Aug. 14 to 16; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17
Comedy veteran
Catch veteran comedian Phil Palisoul ("Last Comic Standing," "Premium Blend") when he returns to do a series of standup sets starting Wednesday at Zanies at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $25 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or rosemont.zanies.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 14 and 15; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17
Woodstock at 50
Relive nearly four hours of one of the 20th century's most famous music festivals when the documentary "Woodstock: The Director's Cut" receives a special screening at select cinemas on Thursday. Ticket prices vary by venue, but largely $13. For exact locations and prices, visit fathomevents.com. 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15
Homegrown music
Frontman Billy Corgan, who grew up in Glendale Heights, and the Smashing Pumpkins share a concert bill with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and AFI on Thursday at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $20-$281. (800) 745-3000 or livenation.com. 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15