Plan ahead: Micky Dolenz at the Arcada, Billy Gardell tours to Raue Center
Mexican melodies
Chicago's own Sones de México Ensemble performs Mexican folk music on Sunday, Sept. 22, at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. $20; $18 seniors; $5-$10 youth. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22
Hey! Hey!
You're sure to hear hits such as "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer" and more when Micky Dolenz of The Monkees performs in concert on Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$79. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22
Mike, no Molly
Longtime fans of the former sitcom "Mike & Molly" won't want to miss seeing one of its stars Billy Gardell performing standup comedy on Friday, Oct. 18, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $33-$42. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18