Myths & reality Fans of those hands-on experimenters Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage of the Discovery series “MythBusters” won't want to miss their arena show “MythBusters: Behind the Myths” Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone ...

Bob and his band Legendary rocker Bob Dylan comes to town for the Bob Dylan and His Band concert at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $50-$129.50. (800) 745-3000. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 Country superstar Alan Jackson, the...

Honoring veterans Among the many community parades and ceremonies to commemorate Veterans Day this weekend, perhaps one of the most moving is the annual Luminary Display to honor American soldiers featuring 2,200 candles on display. Contemplate...

The perks of being a Wallflower See The Wallflowers up close at the intimate Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. They're touring on the heels of their latest album, “Glad All Over.” Tickets cost $30. (773) 929-5959. 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov....

Chinese harvest Local dancers exploring Chinese performing arts traditions are featured in The Sunny U Cultural and Education Center Performing Arts Group Dance Showcase performance of “The Broomcorn is Red — Harvest Time is Here” Saturday at t...

Tricks as treats The magic tricks of Dr. Mark Kaschube and the amazing “Quick Change” costume changing act of David Mass and Dania Kaseeva are just some of performers on the bill for “Halloween Magic 2,” a family-friendly show that also benefit...

Defying gravity The amazing acrobatic actor Tobias Wegner deftly moves among video projections and other stage technologies in Circle of Eleven's award-winning Edinburgh Festival one-man show “LEO,” playing this weekend at Elgin Community Colle...

Barbra live Here's your chance to catch Barbra Streisand in concert when she stops by the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Tickets cost $90-$500. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com or livenation.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 Spoo...

Glassy Inspiration Alejandro Cerrudo's “One Thousand Pieces” is the first full-length piece created for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, taking its inspiration from Marc Chagall's “America Windows” and using a score by Philip Glass. “One Thousand ...

Politically minded Outspoken political comedian Bill Maher, famed for his TV hosting gigs on “Politically Incorrect” and HBO's “Real Time,” is bound to share his thoughts on the current election season in a performance Sunday at the Genesee The...