Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody share personal stories at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, Sebastian Maniscalco headlines Chicago’s United Center, and Henry Winkler chats about his life at the Woodstock Opera House.

“Into the Woods,” the musical based on Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, has always loomed large in Shea Hopkins’ life. Now the Naperville resident is playing Cinderella’s prince (and the wolf) in Kokandy Productions’ revival.

“Some Like It Hot,” the tuner based on Billy Wilder’s classic 1959 comedy, comes to Chicago for a brief run, while Naperville’s BrightSide Theatre celebrates the spooky season with its revival of “Dracula.”

Mark your calendar for a variety of suburban Oktoberfests, Taste of Arlington Heights, Huntley Fall Fest, Cary Main Street Fest and more happening this week.

Chicago’s 2024-25 dance season is full of new works, captivating collaborations and welcome revivals. There’s something for everyone with the Windy City’s famed dance companies that specialize in ballet, modern and folk dance traditions.

Mark your calendars for the Naperville Irish Fest, Elgin Fringe Festival, Oktoberfests in several towns and more happening this week.

Mark your calendars for Buffalo Grove Days, Chicago Jazz Festival, Anime Magic! 2024, Naperville Jaycees Last Fling, Taste of Polonia Festival, Wauconda Street Dance, Sandwich Fair and more happening this week.

National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6. The event is intended to help build bonds between communities and their local law enforcement. Here are some of the events planned in local communities.

Summer Place Theatre in Naperville will present the timeless classic, “West Side Story,” from July 19 to Aug. 4.

Mark your calendars for Itasca Fest, Vernon Hills Days, the Kane County Fair, Taste of Westmont, Windy City Smokeout, Bristol Renaissance Faire and more happening this week.