Juicy lineup Long Grove's annual fest of all things apple is packing a few musical treats as well. On Friday, Trippin' Billies takes the Main Stage evening slot from 8 to 10 p.m., with an afternoon of music featuring classic rock cover band 97Nine, ...

His father's son Grammy Award-winner Dweezil Zappa performs the music of his father, Frank Zappa, in "Zappa Plays Zappa," a One Size Fits All 40th anniversary tour on Thursday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $29.50-$152. (...

Americana band Catch up with the Twin Cities' country-rock band Jayhawks ("Waiting for the Sun," "Blue") in concert on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 On ...

Beatbox master If you loved the comic beatboxing sound effects devised by Michael Winslow ("Police Academy"), don't miss his three performances this weekend at the Comedy Shrine, 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora. $30 plus a two-menu-item purchas...

Featuring a wacky take on famous fairy tales, "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" is the College of Lake County Theatre department's fall children's show. The play was adapted by John Glore from the award-winning book by Jon Sciesz...

The College of Lake County Theatre department's 2015-16 season of five productions begins in October. It includes a comedy for kids, a drama set in the Great Depression, a celebrated play by Shakespeare, the annual student showcase and a classic Rog...

Seven concerts, featuring a huge variety of choral and instrumental music, will be presented by the College of Lake County Music department during fall semester. The CLC Music department boasts four instrumental groups: the Monday Night Jazz Ensemb...

Local Ralphie at Zanies Catch up with rising Chicago comedian Ralphie Roberts as he returns for another run of standup performances at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20, plus a two-menu purchase. (630) 524-0001 o...

Sounds of soul Grammy Award-winner Gladys Knight, often deemed “The Empress of Soul,” shares the bill with The O'Jays in concert tonight at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $65-$75; $38-$43 lawn seating. (847) 266-5000 o...

A killer bunny and the Bard. Beer and brats. It's all possible this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five things to do. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar. Comic quest Journey off to "Spamalot," the Eric Idle and John DuPrez musical bas...