Oktoberfest in Long Grove Long Grove's annual Oktoberfest includes a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, live music with a variety of German bands, folk dancing, German fare, hayrides, children's activities and more. Find it all in the histori...

Electoral comics Expect plenty of comic songs and sketches taking aim at both Democrats and Republicans when The Capitol Steps perform the revue “Take the Money and Run for President” at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $30-$3...

Fall in love again Dionne Warwick knew how to work the 1960s songs of composer Burt Bacharach and others in her long-lasting pop career. Catch this celebrated Grammy Award-winning star at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave...

Baby, baby, Amy, Amy Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Christian pop star Amy Grant takes the stage Saturday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $65-$75. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Saturday,...

Improv patrol Improv comedy is feted at the Four Star Comedy Fest, which features workshops and performances by troupes like Baby Wants Candy, Cook County Social Club and headliner Uncles Brother featuring former “Saturday Night Live” star Tim...

Scream and shout Starting on Saturday, the monsters and creatures of Fright Fest once again take over Six Flags Great America at I-94 and Grand Ave., Gurnee. $61.99; $41.99 for kids under 48 inches tall. (847) 294-4636 or sixflags.com. Schedule...

Life on the farm See a variety of farm equipment and watch sheepherding demonstrations and a tractor parade at the annual Farm Heritage Festival at the Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road, Wauconda. Other activities...

Laughs for Lopez Comedian and TV star George Lopez returns to standup for a Saturday night show at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $60.50-$68. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 Life on the f...

Reel Life mini-review: "Hello I Must Be Going" Melanie Lynskey, a New Zealand actress known mostly for nailing her supporting roles, gets the meatiest lead of her career as Amy, a depressed, pouty, introverted thirty-something divorcee forced to wit...

Harvest Pow Wow See and take part in Native American dancing, cultural demonstrations and more at the Harvest Pow Wow at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Family activities include children's games, crafts and more. Admissio...