Best Bets: The ESO performs two socially distant outdoor concerts this weekend

Posted September 09, 2020 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Violinist Philippe Quint is a guest soloist with members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for a "Symphony on the Farm" at Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard in Pingree Grove at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.

Outdoor symphonies

Andrew Grams conducts members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra with guest artist Philippe Quint for a special socially distant "Symphony on the Farm" outdoor performance at Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove. A "Symphony in the City" outdoor concert follows on Saturday at The Haight, 166 Symphony Way, Elgin. $65 (reservation required in advance). (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Pingree Grove and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in Elgin

Comedian Pat Tomasulo participates in "Laugh Your Face Off!," a virtual comedy fundraiser to benefit the Facial Pain Research Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Laugh lines

See comedians such as Steve Byrne, Megan Gailey, Pat McGann and Pat Tomasulo online for "Laugh Your Face Off! A Virtual Comedy Fundraiser to Benefit The Facial Pain Research Foundation" on Saturday. The event is free, but registration is required and donations are appreciated. (352) 332-1613 or laughyourfaceoff.org. Select times on Saturday, Sept. 12

Comedian Megan Gailey brings the laughs to "Laugh Your Face Off!" Saturday, Sept. 12.

Art for sale

The rescheduled Barrington Art Walk features paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photographs, fashion and more this weekend at 210 W. Station St., Barrington. Free admission, but reserved time slots encouraged for proper social distancing; $10 VIP tickets for priority entry. (847) 926-4300 or barringtonartfestival.com or amdurproductions.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13

Pet sounds

See a wide array of pets and products to nourish or entertain them at the All Animal Expo at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $5; $3 kids 6-10; kids 5 and younger admitted free with paid parental admission. (630) 553-0181 or allanimalexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

The All Animal Expo returns to the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles on Saturday, Sept. 12. Daily Herald File Photo

Flashy cars

Cheer on amazing customized cars when the Turner Evolution car show arrives outdoors at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $25 general admission; $50-$75 VIP admission. (847) 303-4100 or tuner-evolution.com/chicago. Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

Wine walkabout

Enjoy samples from strategically distanced restaurants, breweries and wine merchants as part of the St. Charles Park District Sip & Stroll in Mount Saint Mary Park, near Geneva Road at Prairie Street, St. Charles. $30 (for ages 21 and older only). (630) 513-6200 or stcparks.org/sip-stroll. Time slots: 1-2:15 p.m.; 2:30-3:45 p.m.; 4-5:15 p.m. and 5:30-6:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

Rocky comedy

Comedians Rocky LaPorte and Lance Richards share a standup bill as part of the Lucy's Comedy Live series at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $35 (attendance capped at 50). (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12

Soprano Ailyn Peréz is one of the stars performing in the virtual "For the Love of Lyric Concert" to support the Lyric Opera of Chicago this weekend. Courtesy of Dario Acosta

Opera and more

Support the Lyric Opera of Chicago in a special online "For the Love of Lyric Concert." Featured performers include Renée Fleming, Heather Headley, Bloomingdale resident Ailyn Pérez, bass Soloman Howard, mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges and accompanist Doug Peck. Sponsorship opportunities for donors are available to view the concert on Saturday, while the concert is online for free on Sunday. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org. Sponsor broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; free online broadcast at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13

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