Best bets: 'Minefaire' returns to Schaumburg and Micky Dolenz sings in St. Charles
Blocky adventure
Fans young and old of the video game "Minecraft" won't want to miss the return of "Minefaire: The Ultimate Minecraft Experience." The convention features stage shows, costume contests, live game playing and more this weekend at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Various passes with timed admissions run $39.99 to $89.99. (847) 303-4100 or minefaire.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22
'Food for Thought'
Hear hit songs like "Red Red Wine," "Kingston Town" and more when the band UB40 performs in concert at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $35-$75. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20
Harvest treats
The 28th Long Grove Apple Festival features carnival rides, concerts and lots of vendors selling apple-inspired wares this weekend near the Stempel Lot, 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. $5 per day; $10 three-day pass; free for kids 12 and younger. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest. Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22
Film bits
Audiences can glam up and vote on their favorites at the 11th Annual Elgin Short Film Festival at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $10 (17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). (847) 931-5900 or hemmens.org. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21
Ex-'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'
Rachel Bloom, the creator and star of the TV show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," publicly contemplates her next move now that the series has ended with her "What Am I Going To Do With My Life Now? Tour" at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $39.50-$75. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21
Monkees man
Get nostalgic for 1960s songs like "I'm a Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville" and more when Micky Dolenz of "The Monkees" fame performs at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$79. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22
Music & rodeo
Mexican musician Pepe Aguilar headlines a touring equestrian-musical extravaganza at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $79-$525. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22
Liverpool vs. London
Still arguing about whether The Beatles or The Rolling Stones were the better band? Then pick sides when the Beatles tribute band Abbey Road and the Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction, with help from the St. Charles East High School string quartet, square off in the touring show "Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown" at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $35-$75. (847) 931-5900 or hemmens.org. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23
Make your music
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players encourages kids to "Be Your Own Band" in two family-friendly concerts at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $20. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21