Mexican heritage Celebrate the rich heritage of Mexico's different regions with food, music and more at the Fiestas Patrias this weekend at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $5-$10 on Saturday; no admission on Sunday. (630) 896-6666 or rivere...

Half-century 'Trek' Pay homage to the legacy of Gene Roddenberry's legendary TV series "Star Trek" as it hits the half-century mark by attending the special "50 Year Mission Tour" convention this weekend. A number of "Star Trek" stars including Wil...

On a mission Relive the music and humor of Jake and Elwood singing the praises of Chicago in "The Official Blues Brothers Revue" tonight at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $45-$50. (847) 577-2121 or met...

"Star Trek" fans, this is your weekend. Meet William Shatner and more at "The 50 Year Mission Tour" in Rosemont. Here are five ideas to kick off your weekend; find more at dailyherald.com/calendar/. Star Trek '50 Year Mission Tour' convention ...

Aussie! Oi! If you like Australian comedian Monty Franklin from his TV appearances on "Real Rob" and "New Girl," then don't miss him doing standup live at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) ...

Something's coming A glut of touring shows are making their way through Chicago and the suburbs this next week. Here are a few of the highlights: Channel your inner 23-year-old when pop-punk rockers blink-182 come to town with A Day to Remember an...

This weekend Festival of the Vine: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Fourth and State streets, Geneva. Fare from Geneva restaurants, wine and live music. The Fall Harvest Market offer...

Haley Reinhart back for Buffalo Grove Days Wheeling native and “American Idol” finalist Haley Reinhart is the headlining musical act at 9 p.m. Saturday at Buffalo Grove Days, which returns this weekend at its new venue at Mike Rylko Community Park, ...

Who you calling odd? Comedians Sebastian Maniscalco, Brian Regan, John Mulaney and more headline the touring Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 10100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $25-$99.75. (800) 745-3000 o...

Ms. Miseducation Fans won't want to miss seeing Grammy Award-winning star Lauryn Hill perform in concert on Thursday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $80-$95 pavilion seating; $38-$43 lawn seating (sold out). (847) 266-5100...