Best Bets: Wanna see stars? Head to Rosemont for Fan Expo Chicago
Fan Expo Chicago
“Star Wars” star Mark Hamill, Oscar winners Marisa Tomei and Richard Dreyfuss, “Scream” veterans Skeet Ulrich and Jamie Kennedy, and “The Terminator’s” Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick and Edward Furlong are among the actors scheduled to appear at Fan Expo Chicago this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. In addition to celebrity panels and photo opportunities, the convention features sci-fi and fantasy opportunities, family activities, anime events, horror attractions, gaming booths and a cosplay showcase. Single-day tickets start at $48; three-day passes start at $99; family passes start at $101. fanexpochicago.com. 4-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18
Naper Nights concludes
Grammy Award-nominated blues-rock singer/songwriter Samantha Fish headlines this summer’s final Naper Nights Summer Concert series at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Fish performs at 8 p.m. Friday (Old Shoe opens at 6 p.m.) and the Taylor Swift tribute band Sparks Fly performs at 8 p.m. Saturday (One Night Band opens at 6 p.m.). $20 adults, $15 kids. (630) 228-9859 or napersettlement.org. 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17
Welcome to Hisako’s house
Artist Robyn Mineko Williams examines her Japanese American lineage and her family’s experience being incarcerated during World War II as part of a multidisciplinary performance titled “Hisako’s House,” which includes live performance, documentary film, dance, original music and interviews. The performance, by Robyn Mineko Williams and Artists (RMW & A), takes place at 1S140 Pine Lane, Lombard, where Williams’ grandmother, Nancy Hisako Nishimura lived for decades. $40, $80 for the performance followed by a family meal. Seating is limited; email info@robynminekowilliams.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17; 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 and 25; and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24 (includes family meal)
‘Star Wars’ night at Impact Field
The Chicago Dogs minor league baseball team encourages fans to dress as their favorite “Star Wars” character for “Star Wars” night at Impact Field, 9850 Balmoral Ave., Rosemont. The team plays the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks. Fireworks follow the game. Tickets start at $9. (847) 636-5450 or thechicagodogs.com. 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17
InDogCision 2024
“The Daily Show,” which will broadcast live from the Athenaeum Theatre during the Democratic National Convention, hosts InDogCision 2024 at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Held in cooperation with HeadCount and PAWS Chicago, a no-kill animal welfare organization, InDogCision promotes voter registration and pet adoption. “The Daily Show” news team will be on hand to greet fans, who are advised to leave their pets at home. The event is open to ticket holders attending the Chicago Cubs game. Beginning at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18
Bluey on stage
Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, presents “Bluey’s Big Play!” a stage adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning animated children’s series centered on 6-year-old Blue Heeler dog Blue and the adventures she has with pals Bingo, Bandit and Chilli. The family-friendly show incorporates, actors, puppetry and music. $35-$60. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 21-22
‘Out of This World’
Seminal rap and hip-hop artist Missy Elliot brings her “Out of this World Tour” to the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. The Grammy Award and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will be joined by singer/songwriter Ciara and rapper/actor Busta Rhymes, with special guest producer/rapper Timbaland. $79.50-$275. rosemont.com/allstate. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 22-23