Cheap fun in the 'burbs
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Fit as a fiddle
The 12th Annual Harvest Fest and Fiddler's Contest features a farmers market, craft show, historical demonstrations and a fiddling contest, of course!
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Woodstock Square, Van Buren and Benton streets, Woodstock. Free admission. (815) 338-2436.
A river runs by it
The 23rd Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair lets guests view a wide variety of art as they stroll along paved paths or tuck under a covered bridge by the river in downtown Naperville. This juried art exhibition and sale features works in glass, ceramics, watercolors, photography and jewelry. Sit by a fountain before proceeding into downtown Naperville for a peek in the shops.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Naperville Riverwalk, Main and Jackson streets, Naperville. Free admission. Visit napervilleartleague.com.
'Born to Read'
Meet author Judy Sierra and author/illustrator Marc Brown, collaborators of the new book "Born to Read," as they discuss and sign copies of their new book which promotes books and reading. The two previously wrote The New York Times picture best-seller "Wild About Books." Brown is the creator of the popular Arthur the aardvark children's book series and television show.
4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Borders Books and Music, 1 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange. Free admission for discussion. There is a charge for those purchasing book for the book signing. (708) 579-9660.
No cover charge to see Cover Story
Cover Story presents an evening of classic rock.
9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Free admission. (847) 577-7733.
Cheap
A frank discussion with Lloyd Wright
Lyman Shepard portrays Frank Lloyd Wright, the world-famous and sometimes scandalous architect known for pioneering the Prairie Style design of homes. "Frank" will review various architectural styles with photographs and will take questions from the audience.
2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. $4-$6. (630) 232-4951.
What might have happened?
Michael Frayn's award-winning drama "Copenhagen" supposes what might have happened when two opposing physicists met in Copenhagen during World War II.
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 through Saturday, Sept. 27 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at Northwestern University Technology Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Free, but a $5 donation is suggested. (847) 324-3298.
'Dancing at Lughnasa'
See "Dancing at Lughnasa," Brian Friel's memory play of an illegitimate son looking back at his mother and her sisters who grew up in the rural Irish countryside.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $8-$10. (630) 637-7469.
The '80s ... those were the days
Sixteen Candles invites you to step back in time as they perform their retro 1980s pop/rock tunes. The band's repertoire includes selections from everyone from George Michael and Duran Duran to 1980s legendary love song crooner Lionel Richie.
10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $6. (847) 358-9150.
Fairs & festivals
DuPage Convalescent Fall Festival, DuPage Convalescent Center, 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton: Festival with food, activities, vendor and open house for DuPage County Animal Care and Control. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. Free admission. (630) 665-6400 or co.dupage.il.us/convo/.
Harper College Craft Show, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 in the gymnasium, Building M. Admission is $3. (847) 925-6100 or harpercollege.edu.
Harvest Festival, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, 288 E. Jefferson Ave., Hampshire: Saturday, Sept. 20. Features children's games, hayrides, pumpkin painting, a moon walk, food, mini hair and nail salon, beer and wine garden and music. (847) 683-3450 or scbparish.org.
Naperville Independent Film Festival, Downtown Naperville: Film screenings, workshops, roundtables and gala events. Wednesday, Sept. 24 through Saturday, Sept. 27. Naperfilm.com or downtownnaperville.com.
Oak Brook Autumn Festival, Oak Brook Polo Club, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook: Family activities and food. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Free admission and parking. (630) 368-6420 or oak-brook.org.
Ontarioville Fine Art Fair, Jubilee Park, 27W285 Ontarioville Road, Hanover Park: Juried art fair featuring 50 artists, food, wine tasting, music and dance. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. (630) 837-7484 or ontariovilleart.com.
Tavern Day Festival, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn: Games, animals, storytelling, food and show 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Free admission. Show tickets are $5 for adults, $2.50 for children. (630) 858-8696.