Arts and entertainment calendar for Sept. 13

Updated: October 5, 2012 3:34PM

SUMMER CONCERTS

Fridays on the Green

Concert series held at 6 p.m. the first and third Fridays of each month on the Village Green in front of Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. Sept. 21: The Committee Band. Visit www.experiencemountprospect.org.

STAGE

“Dirty”

The world premiere of Andrew Hinderaker’s “blend of humor, Hendrix and hardcore porn,” through Nov. 18 at The Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25-$30. Call (773) 283-7071 or visit www.thegifttheatre.org.

“Jesus Christ Superstar”

Presented by Big Noise Theatre Company, a division of Winnetka Theatre, Sept. 28-Oct. 21 at Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Curtain at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25; $23 for students and seniors. Visit www.bignoise.org.

“Operetta’s Greatest Hits”

Presented by Light Opera Works Oct. 5-14 at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The show features music by Johann Strauss, Franz Lehár, Sigmund Romberg and other composers. Performances at 8 p.m. Oct. 5 and 12; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13; and 2 p.m. Oct. 7, 10 and 14. Tickets: $40, $50, $60 main floor; $30, $40, $50 balcony; half-price for ages 21 and younger. Call (847) 920-5360 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com.

“The Sound of Music”

Presented by Chamber Opera Chicago at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. $20-$30; $15-$25 seniors and students; $10-$15 children. Call (773) 935-6875 or visit www.athenaeumtheatre.org.

“Tusk Tusk”

Through Oct. 7 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. British newcomer Polly Stenham’s play tells the story of London siblings left to fend for themselves after their bipolar mother goes missing. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. No 2:30 p.m. show on Sept. 15. Tickets: $25. Call (847) 866-8049 or visit www.piventheatre.org.

“Woody Sez — The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie”

Sept. 14-Oct. 21 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Featuring more than 30 of Guthrie’s ballads and anthems, the production celebrates the colorful life and rich musical legacy of America’s great folk troubadour. Curtain times are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. (except Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 and 16); Wednesdays at 1 p.m. (except Sept. 26) and 7:30 p.m. (except Oct. 10); Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m. (except opening on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m.); Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. (except Sept. 15) and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (except Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and 21). $25-$72; $25-$54 for previews, Sept. 14-20. Student tickets are $15, any performance, subject to availability. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org. Backstage with BJ, a discussion with artistic director BJ Jones, offering behind-the-scenes insight, is at noon Sept. 14. Reservations are required; call (847) 679-9501, ext. 3555. Hootenannies, informal post-show “jam sessions” with the artists from the production, will be held following the performances Sept. 30 (after 7 p.m.), Oct. 7 (after 2:30 p.m.) and Oct. 14 (after 7 p.m.). Audience members are invited to bring their own instruments and join the artists onstage to play for approximately one hour after the performance.

CLASSICAL

Agape Ringers

The handbell ensemble of 15 musician-ringers wielding 203 bronze handbells and 73 aluminum handchime instruments performs at 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at Edison Park Lutheran Church, 6626 N. Oliphant, Chicago. $10. Call (773) 631-9131.

Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra

Performing at 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The program includes Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Cello with Chicago Symphony Orchestra soloists David Taylor, violin, and Richard Hirschl, cello; as well as works by Khachaturian and Vaughan Williams. Tickets: $36-$70, with discounts for seniors and youth. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.arsviva.org.

Baroque Band

The period-instrument orchestra presents “All the King’s Men,” music from the English Chapel Royal including works by Handel and Purcell, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets: $15-$35. Visit www.baroqueband.org.

Bella Voce

Opening its 30th anniversary season with “Mosaic Masterpieces: Masterworks from William Byrd and Frank Ferko” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave., Evanston. Tickets: $38 premium; $30 general admission; $15 students. Visit http://bellavoce.tix.com or call (877) 755-6277.

Chicago a cappella

Presents “Genius in the Synagogue: A Musical Portrait of Max Janowski” at 8 p.m. Oct. 20 in Nichols Concert Hall at the Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets are $35 for preferred seating, $28 for general admission, $22 for seniors; and $12 for students. Call (773) 281-7820 or see www.chicagoacappella.org.

Chicago Chamber Musicians

Open their 26th season with “Italian Passion,” a concert that explores chamber music of Italian composers, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The program includes works by Vivaldi, Respighi and Verdi. Tickets: $25-$45; free for college students with a valid student I.D. Call (312) -225-5226 or visit www.chicagochambermusic.org.

Chicago Chamber Musicians

Debussy Festival, celebrating the music of Claude-Achille Debussy, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Tickets: $25-$45; free for college students. Call (312) 225-5226 or visit www.chicagochambermusic.org.

The Chicago Philharmonic

Opening its 23rd season with “Bravo Brazil!” at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on the Northwestern University campus, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Featuring conductor and oboist Alex Klein and pianist Arnaldo Cohen, the program includes works by Antonio Carlos Gomes, Osvaldo Lacerda and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are $25-$75; $10 for students. Call (847) 866-6888 or visit www.chicagophilharmonic.org.

Evanston Symphony Orchestra

Presenting “Viennese Masterworks” at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. The program includes Mozart’s overture to “The Magic Flute”; Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major; and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major. Tickets in advance are $28, $23 seniors; at the door, $35, $30 seniors; $5 student tickets, subject to availability, at the box office; free admission for children 12 and younger. Call (847) 864-8804 or visit www.evanstonsymphony.org.

Music of the Baroque

“Glover Conducts Mozart and Haydn,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The program includes Mozart’s Prague Symphony and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass. Tickets: $27-$75. Call (312) 551-1414 or visit www.baroque.org.

Music Institute of Chicago

Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. (847) 905-1500. www.musicinst.org. Sept. 23, 3 p.m.: The Lincoln Trio performs Brahms’ Trio in C Major; Turina’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D Major, Op. 35; and other works. $30; $20 seniors; $10 students. Oct. 21, 3 p.m.: The Barkada Quartet performs works by Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Philip Glass and others. $30; $20 seniors; $10 students.

The Orion Ensemble

The chamber music ensemble presents “Orion Beginnings” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The program includes works by Bartók, Huydts and Schumann. Tickets: $26; $23 seniors; $10 for students; admission is free for children 12 and younger. Call (630) 628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble.org.

Rembrandt Chamber Players

Open their 23nd season with “Jazzy and Mellow Cellos” at 3 p.m. Sept. 30 in Nichols Hall at the Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The program includes works by Stravinsky and Schubert. Tickets: $35; $25 for young adults ages 18-30; $10 for students. Call (312) 360-3145 or visit www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information about the theater, visit www.rosemonttheatre.com. Oct. 21, 7 p.m.: Celtic Thunder. $32.50, $49.50, $65, $75. Nov. 17, 8 p.m.: Australian Pink Floyd.

Allstate Arena

6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information, visit www.allstatearena.com. Parking is $20, cash only. Oct. 11, 7 p.m.: “Twins Of Evil Tour,” featuring Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, with special guest J Devil, the DJ alter ego of KoRn’s frontman Jonathan Davis. $39.50, $49.50, $59.50, $69.50. Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m.: The Smashing Pumpkins. $50. Nov. 29-30, 7:30 p.m.: The Who: Quadrophenia and More. $39.50, $59.50, $80.50, $129.50.

Ethical Humanist Society Second Saturday Coffeehouse

7574 N. Lincoln Ave. (at Howard), Skokie. (847) 677-3334. www.ethicalhuman.org/coffeehouse. Oct. 13: Bluegrass musician Spencer Savoie performs following 8 p.m. open mic (7:30 p.m. sign-up, any genre all acoustic). $8.

InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel

Montrose Room, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. (847) 544-5300. www.montroseroom.com. Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m.: Cathy Richardson Band. $18-$28 in advance; $23-$33 at the door. General admission $12 in advance; $17 at the door.

“The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie”

Presented by Old Town School of Folk Music’s Mark Dvorak at 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St. Visit www.skokielibrary.info.

Lincolnwood Public Library

4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Sept. 16, 2 p.m.: Live@Lincolnwood presents Into the Real playing folk, rock, and jazz.

Mayne Stage

1328 W. Morse Ave. in Rogers Park, Chicago. (773) 381-4554. www.maynestage.com. Sept. 14, 9 p.m.: The Handsome Family with Jon Langford. $19 in advance; $23 at the door. Sept. 18, 8 p.m.: XRT Blues Breakers Show with John Mayall. $60. Sept. 22, 7 p.m.: Barely Bloodshot: 18 Years of Bloodshot Records. $12. Sept. 28, 8 p.m.:Environmental Encroachment, a costumed marching band with multi-media stage performance antics, including dancers, hooping, juggling and skits. $12 general admission; $18 reserved seating. Oct. 12, 9 p.m.: Funkadesi (Indo-Afro-Caribbean music). $15. Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.: German electronic duo Mouse on Mars. Oct. 18, 8 p.m.: Vijay Iyer Trio (jazz). $20 in advance;$25 at the door; $35 reserved. Oct. 20, 8 p.m.: From the Jam 35th Anniversary Tour, $30. Oct. 21, 7 p.m.: Brazilian singer, guitarist and percussionist Vinicius Cantuaria, $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $28 reserved. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.: Leon Russell. $75 reserved seating; $50 standing.

Mullen’s Bar & Grill

8313 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. (708) 452-3190. Sept. 25, 7-10 p.m.: Jazz Community Big Band, an 18-piece big band, plays the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and others. No cover.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. Sept. 14, 8 p.m.: Keb’ Mo’. $58-$72. Oct. 20, 8 p.m.: Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble. In the tradition of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and W.A. Mozart, Davis and his ensemble fuse classical music and jazz while creating a new aesthetic — The Third Stream. Tickets: $35-$55.

S.P.A.C.E.

1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.evanstonspace.com. (847) 492-8860. Shows at 8 p.m., unless noted otherwise. Sept. 14: Natalia Zukerman & Friends live album recording (folk). $17/$20. Sept. 16, 7 p.m.: Greg Brown (folk). $26-$46. Sept. 18: Royal Southern Brotherhood (rock/blues). $17/$20. Sept. 19: Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds (rock/blues/soul). $12/$15. Sept. 20, 10 p.m.: Dave Specter’s Adventures in Guitar with Eddie Shaw (blues). $12/$15. Sept. 21: Dirty Dozen Brass Band, $25/$30. Sept. 22, 7 p.m.: Lori McKenna (folk). $15/$18. Sept. 22, 10 p.m.: Roomful of Blues, $20/$25. Sept. 23, 7 p.m.: Gary Louris of The Jayhawks (folk). $25/$27. Sept. 24: Pearl & The Beard (indie/folk). $12/$15. Sept. 25: Matthew Perryman Jones and Matthew Mayfield, $12/$15. Sept. 26-27: 93XRT Jazz Transfusion welcomes John Scofield Trio, $26-$48. Sept. 27, 10 p.m.: Dry The River (folk). $12-$15. Sept. 28: Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen (folk/bluegrass). $25/$30. Sept. 28, 10 p.m.: Michael Tolcher (pop). $12/$15. Sept. 29: Siegel Schwall Band with Johnny Burns (blues). $22-$42. Sept. 30: Chicago Blues Harp Bash #5, $15/$20. Oct. 1, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Taj Majal Trio (blues). $32-$74. Oct. 2: Ben Taylor with Grace Weber. $15/$18. Oct. 3: Molly Lewis (acoustic pop). $15/$18/$25. Oct. 5, 7 p.m.: Garnet Rogers, $15/$18. Oct. 6: Dolly Varden with Nora O’Connor (folk rock). $15/$18. Oct. 7, 7 p.m.: Rasputina with Faun Fables (cello rock). $15/$17. Oct. 9: Chad & Jeremy (folk rock). $17/$20/$30. Oct. 10: Guy Forsyth (Americana). $15/$18. Oct. 11: Singer-songwriter Jon Mclaughlin (pop). $18-$48. Oct. 12, 7 p.m.: Four Bitchin’ Babes (folk). $15-$35. Oct. 12, 10 p.m.: Singer-songwriter Charlie Peacock. $12/$15. Oct. 13, 7 p.m.: Lucy Kaplansky with Rose Cousins (folk). $16-$32. Oct. 14, 7 p.m.: Robyn Hitchcock, $25-$45. Oct. 15, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Bela Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio (jazz/bluegrass). $18-$48. Oct. 16: Jeff Coffin Mu’tet featuring Futureman (jazz/fusion). $17/$20. Oct. 17: Joseph Vincent (pop). $12-$20. Oct. 18: Kopecky Family Band (indie-folk). $10/$12. Oct. 19:Abigail Washburn with Prince Florence (Americana/bluegrass). $22/$25. Oct. 21, 7 p.m.: Paul Thorn (Americana). $17-$37. Oct. 23: The English Beat with Paul Collins’ Beat (ska/rock). $38/$40. Oct. 24: Ray Wylie Hubbard (country). $15/$18. Oct. 25:Joe Ely (country). $22-$42. Oct. 26, 7 p.m.: Antje Duvekot (folk). $12/$15. Oct. 26, 9:30 p.m.: Red Wanting Blue (rock). $15/$18. Oct. 27: Singer-songwriter Tyrone Wells. $15-$35. Oct. 28, 7 p.m.: Pianist George Winston, $25-$35. Oct. 30: Milk Carton Kids (folk). $13/$15. Oct. 31: Tim Reynolds TR3 (progressive rock). $17/$20. Nov. 1: Anne Heaton CD release show. $12/$15. Nov. 2, 7 p.m.: Jeffrey Foucault (folk). $12/$15/$22. Nov. 2, 10 p.m.: Charlie Hunter Duo (jazz/funk). $18/$22/$30. Nov. 4: Shawn Mullins (folk rock/alternative). $20/$30/$40. Nov. 6: Noah Gundersen and David Ramirez, $10/$12/$18. Nov. 7: Lucy Wainwright Roche and Lindsay Fuller (folk). $12/$15/$22. Nov. 8: Enter The Haggis (rock/world fusion). $15/$18/$27. Nov. 9-10: Slide guitarist Sonny Landreth (blues). $27/$30/$46. Nov. 12: Bowerbirds (indie/folk). $15/$18. Nov. 15: Willy Porter ( folk/blues). $18/$28/$38. Nov. 18: Kris Delmhorst (folk/Americana). $15/$18/$26. Nov. 23: Rickie Lee Jones, $38-$84. Nov. 24: Tommy Castro & the Painkillers (blues/rock). $17/$20. Nov. 25, 7 p.m.: Tuck & Patti (jazz). $20/$30/$40. Nov. 27: Billy Martin & Wil Blades Duo, featuring Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin & Wood (experimental jazz/funk). $15/$18/$25. Nov. 29: Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom featuring Myra Melford, Jenny Scheinman and Todd Sickafoose (jazz). $12/$15. Nov. 30, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.: Irma Thomas (soul). $25-$65. Dec. 31, 10 p.m.: Alejandro Escovedo (roots/rock). $65-$95.

La Tavola

8808 N. Milwaukee, Niles. (847) 376-8294. Every Friday and Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m.: The C. U. Soon duo performs soft jazz and pop music during dinner. No cover charge.

ART GALLERIES

Art Museo

At the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. (847) 544-5300. www.icohare.com. Through September: Serigraphs by Jack Silverman.

DoubleTree Hotel

9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Through October: “Simply Sandy,” an exhibit of works by Sandy Schmidt, sponsored by Simply Chicago Art. Visit www.simplychicagoart.com.

Oakton Community College

Koehnline Museum of Art, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. (847) 635-2633. www.oakton.edu/museum. Through Sept. 21: “Eyewitness: Works by Morris Topchevsky,” a diverse survey of work by the Chicago artist and social crusader Morris Topchevsky (1899-1947).

OnView Gallery

139 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge. (224) 585-0503. Sept. 15-Oct. 20: “In the Shade of the House,” works by Park Ridge resident Andrew Lidgus. Using handmade papers, oil pastel, paints, graphite, gouache and found objects, Lidgus crafts mixed media constructions of vignettes from literature, music, ancient history and mythology. Opening reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 15.

Services for Adults

Staying in Their Homes, Celebrating Experience: A Gallery of Art by Older Adults, 1123 Emerson, Suite 200, Evanston. (847) 864-7274. www.SASIathome.org. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays or by appointment. All art is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting SASI. Through Nov. 4: Works by Robert Leopold, Delores Rix and Howard Tyner.

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Park Ridge Chorale

Holding auditions for its holiday concert from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 24 at the Park Ridge Non-Profit Center, 720 Garden St., Park Ridge. The concert will be performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Park Ridge. Call (847) 647-7116 or visit www.parkridgechorale.com.

OMG Improv Players

The improvisation troupe will hold auditions at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 in Room 1829 at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. No appointment is necessary. Candidates should come prepared to improvise scenes. OMG Improv Players have performed at Oakton as well as Comedy Sportz in Chicago, the Laughing Chameleon in Glen Ellyn, and the Laugh Out Loud Theater in Schaumburg. Contact Dan Cunningham at (847) 635-1897 or dcunning@oakton.edu.

The Caroling Party

The professional caroling group will hold auditions Oct. 4 in Evanston for singers in all voice ranges. Seeking attractive, energetic performers who are good sightsingers working in a pop style. You must have a car and provide your own costume. For the audition, prepare one a cappella Christmas solo of your choice. You may also be asked to sightsing an arrangement. The Caroling Party is an equal opportunity employer, actively seeking qualified minority members. For an audition appointment and information, e-mail your name and phone number to PLupoMusic@aol.com.

Oakton String Ensemble

Seeking violin, viola, cello, and double bass players with prior experience for the 2012-13 season. The ensemble performs several times a year on campus with occasional off-campus appearances. Recent performances have included everything from Vivaldi, Corelli, and Schubert to Bartok, Joplin, New Orleans jazz, and Bollywood music. Rehearsals are held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays at Oakton Community College’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. To schedule an audition, contact Daniel Golden at dgolden@oakton.edu.

Canzonetta Youth Orchestra

Seeking musicians to audition for the 2012-13 music season. Directed by Hilel Kagan, Canzonetta is a chamber orchestra that offers specialized instruction for children interested in developing their orchestral skills. Training Orchestra, for 7- to 10-year-olds with beginning orchestral experience, meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Intermediate Orchestra, for 10- to 13-year-olds with more advanced training, meets from 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays. The Senior Orchestra, for high school students who are advanced musicians, meets from 1-3 p.m. Sundays. All three orchestras rehearse at the Wilmette Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Road. There will be at least four concerts throughout the year. To make an audition appointment, call Helia Schramm, (847) 328-0570.

Martin Luther Church

6850 W. Addison, Chicago, seeks crafters for its annual Holiday Fair, to be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20. Table rental fee and sample for raffle. Call (773) 777-8821 for information.

Norwood Park Historical Society

Accepting applications from crafters, artists, and high-quality chefs/bakers to fill positions at the 25th annual Victoria’s Holiday Boutique, a fund-raiser for the nonprofit organization, to be held Nov. 28-Dec. 2 at 5624 N. Newark Ave., Chicago. Fee is $35-$65 per space, and each seller must donate 15% commission on sales. During the event, crafters must commit to a minimum of five hours to working the sale. Handmade or homemade items only. Call (773) 631-4633 or e-mail info@norwoodparkhistoricalsociety.org.

Christmas in Park Ridge Boutique

Seeks crafters for the event, to be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7-8 at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, Crescent and Delphia. Space rental $20-$80, plus 10% of sales. Call (847) 823-0920. Application deadline is Dec. 1.

BENEFITS

Northlight Theatre benefit concert

“My Baby Just Cares For Me,” featuring Michael and Angela Ingersoll, 8 p.m. Oct. 1-2 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The husband-and-wife duo will perform classic pop favorites. Tickets: $45; VIP $100 (includes premium seating and a pre-show event at 7 p.m. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.

BOOKS & POETRY

Barnes & Noble

55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. (847) 676-2230. www.bn.com. Sept. 21, 7 p.m.: Young adult fantasy author Rachel Hartman discusses and signs Seraphina.

Niles Public Library

6960 Oakton St., Niles. (847) 663-6405. www.nileslibrary.org. Local history author events include — Sept. 16, 2 p.m.: Historian Ann Durkin Keating presents an illustrated lecture based on her latest book, Rising Up From Indian Country. Sept. 23, 2 p.m.: Theodore J. Karamanski of Loyola University discusses his book, Rally ’Round the Flag. Sept. 26, 7 p.m.: Journalist Andrew Schneider discusses his new book, Nick Blase: The Prince of Niles. Registration required for programs. A question-and-answer period and book-signing follows each presentation.

CHILD’S PLAY

Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre

7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. (773) 598-4549. www.gorillatango.com. Sept. 22-23, 5 p.m.: The Skokie Kids Film Festival: An Evening with the Stars, featuring films written by, crewed and starring an ensemble between the ages of 7 and 13. $12.

COMEDY

Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre

7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. www.gorillatango.com. (773) 598-4549. Through Sept. 28, 9:30 p.m. Fridays: “Nobody Grows Up Wanting to be a Server,” a musical comedy event. $20. Through Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: “Shakespeare’s Female Women,” written and performed by Ever Mainard and Alicia Queen. $15. Through Sept. 29, 9 p.m. Saturdays: “Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque.” 18 and over only. $20.

Zanies Comedy Club

5437 Park Place, Rosemont. Showtimes at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Two-item food/beverage minimum. Sept. 13-15: Tom Rhodes and Eleanor Tiernan. Sept. 19: Dobie Maxwell. Sept. 20: Larry Reeb. Sept. 21-22: Steve-O. Sept. 26-29: Brian Scott McFadden.

DANCE

Leikarringen Heimhug Norwegian Folk Dancers

Meet weekly, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Norwood Crossing, 6016 N. Nina, Chicago. New members, age 16 and older, welcome. No dance experience needed, just interest in Scandinavian folk dance. Call (847) 823-7596 or e-mail kronmo815@gmail.com; or (847) 692-6616 or karlp57@aol.com.

Line dancing

For all ages, held from 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday at the White Eagle Banquet Hall, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Beginner lessons are at 7:30 p.m. and new dance or review at 8 p.m. Admission: $7; $5 for ages 17 and under. Call (847) 965-6353 or e-mail at somedaydd@att.net.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

An Arts & Crafts Adventure

Held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15 in Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland, Park Ridge. Visit www.americansocietyofartists.org.

FILM

Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre

7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. (773) 598-4549. www.gorillatango.com. Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.: Screening of “Beauty Beneath the Dirt,” the story of an Appalachian Trail hike. $10.

Lincolnwood Public Library

4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Sept. 14, 1 p.m.: “The Hunger Games.” Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.: “The Five-Year Engagement.” Sept. 20, 1 p.m.: “Forbidden Planet.” Sept. 21, 1 p.m.: “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.”

Northwest Chicago Film Society

Classic Film Series is held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted, at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Admission is $5. Visit www.northwestchicagofilmsociety.org. Sept. 19: “The Big Night” (1951) plus the Droopy Dog cartoon “Homesteader Droopy” (Tex Avery, 1954). Sept. 26: “The Great Gabbo” (1929) plus the cartoon “Ventriloquist Cat” (Tex Avery, 1954). Oct. 3: “Chad Hanna” (1940) plus the short “Notes on the Circus.” Oct. 10: “El” (1953), in Spanish with English subtitles. Also, Laurel & Hardy in “Helpmates” (1932). Oct. 17: “The Miracle Woman” (1931) plus the cartoon “Betty Boop, M.D.” (1932). Oct. 24: “Night Tide” (1961) plus an episode of “Diver Dan” (1961). Nov. 7: “Thanks a Million” (1935) plus the cartoon “Let’s Go” (1937). Nov. 14: “Sand” (1920) with live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren. Plus the short “High on the Range: The Deadly Weed” (1924). Nov. 21: Comedy double feature, “Monkey Business” (1931) and “The Man on the Flying Trapeze” (1935). Nov. 28: “The Beguiled” plus The Three Stooges in “Uncivil Warriors” (1935). Dec. 5: “Upstream” (1927) with live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren. Dec. 12: “The Saga of Anatahan” (1953). Dec. 19: “The Night of the Hunter” (1955) plus the cartoon “Holiday Land” (1934).

Super Terrific Film Festival 2012

Screening at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Des Plaines Theater, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $5. Visit www.RogueLumen.com.

LECTURES

Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge

Sponsoring a lecture by Grant Wood biographer R. Tripp Evans on Sept. 15 at the Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Touhy Ave., Park Ridge. Wood is best known for his painting “American Gothic,” but his career as a working artist had earlier roots in Park Ridge. A noon luncheon will precede the 1:30 p.m. talk. $25 for the lunch and talk; $12 for the program only. Signed copies of Evans’ Grant Wood: A Life will be available for $37.50. Advance lunch reservations requested by Sept. 13; call (847) 261-4595 or visit www.kalofoundation.org.

Niles Public Library

6960 Oakton St., Niles. (847) 663-6405. www.nileslibrary.org. Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.:Steven Frenzel, movie and television historian of Marquee Movie Presentations, presents a program on Lucille Ball. Sept. 27, 7 p.m.: Lyric Opera Lecture Series features “Elektra.”

ORGANIZATIONS

Bead Society of Greater Chicago

Meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Park Ridge Post, 10 W. Higgins Road. The meeting includes the Ethnic Inspirations Bead Challenge awards, plus a presentation by local artist Shelia Papaioannou. Entries sought for the Ethnic Inspirations Bead Challenge, including jewelry, beads or sculptural pieces. Items must be handmade. Prizes will be awarded including one specifically for a nonmember. $5 fee for nonmembers to enter the contest. Visit www.bscg.org.

Starlite Stitchery Guild

The local chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at The Homestead at Morton Grove, 6400 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Annual dues: $25. Call (847) 633-0816.

TOURS & OUTINGS

Evanston History Center

Ninety-minute walking tours begin at 11 a.m. at the Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston, and will take place rain or shine. Admission for each tour is $20; $15 for EHC members. Reservations are not required, but are recommended. Call (847) 475-3410 or e-mail khartzell@evanstonhistorycenter.org. Sept. 15: “Evanston Women’s History.” Oct. 6: “Evanston’s Lakefront.” Oct. 20: “Burnham in Evanston,” a tour of the neighborhood where architect Daniel Burnham lived and worked.

Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society

Offering a walking tour of Chicago’s only churchyard cemetery, St. Henry’s Cemetery, located at the southwest corner of Devon and Ridge, Chicago, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 16. $15-$20. Call (773) 764-4078.

Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park

Located along the east side of McCormick Boulevard, between Dempster on the north to Touhy on the south. Free, docent-led tours featuring a different section of the two-mile long park are offered each month. Tours last approximately one hour and feature discussions of the sculptures, their creating artists, types of materials used and techniques employed as well as the artists’ concepts for the various pieces. The park is handicapped accessible but the tours require walking between the sculptures, so people who have difficulty are encouraged to bring a wheelchair. All tours begin promptly at 1 p.m. No reservations needed. Visit www.sculpturepark.org or call (847) 679-4265. Sept. 23: Section II, park in the canoe launch on Oakton, just east of McCormick, and walk over the channel bridge to McCormick to begin the tour. Oct. 28: Section IV, park in the lot in the park, between Howard and Touhy.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Niles Public Library

6960 Oakton St., Niles. (847) 663-6405. www.nileslibrary.org. Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m.: Songwriters’ Group meets to share their songs, practice performing, and get encouragement in a supportive environment.

Skokie Art Guild

Offering figure drawing workshops from 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at the Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood, Skokie. Live models; no instructor. Fee per session is $20; $12 for members. Call Steve Gal, (847) 673-4450, or visit www.skokieartguild.org.

MUSEUMS

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. (847) 967-4889. www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Admission: $12; $8 for students and senior citizens; $6 for children ages 5-11. Special exhibitions are free with museum admission. Through Jan. 6, 2013: “Spies, Traitors and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America,” a creation of the International Spy Museum. The exhibit explores how the United States should balance civil liberties and individual rights during times of conflict, crisis and fear. At interactive stations following the themes of the exhibition — revolution, sabotage, hate, radicalism, world war, subversion, protest, extremism and terrorism — visitors are able to record their opinions on issues of national security and civil liberties and compare their reactions to those of past Gallup polling results. Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m.: “From Bat Bombs to Facebook: How 20th Century Technology is Transforming 21st Century Spying.” Robert Wallace, former director of the Office of Technical Service at the CIA, will trace the evolution of spy technology since 1945 with examples of operations, spy stories, and images. Real spy gadgets will be displayed and demonstrated. Wallace is the author of multiple books on spycraft and spy technology; a book signing will follow. Free with museum admission; reservations required. Oct. 18, 7 p.m., and Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m.: Pianist Jeanne Golan performs the complete sonatas of Viktor Ullmann, a noted composer of the 1930s and 1940s who was persecuted, imprisoned and murdered by the Nazis. $18 per performance, $14 for museum members, in advance; $23/$19 at the door. Oct. 28, 1:30 p.m.: “Josephine Baker: Singer, Dancer, Spy,” presented by Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise. Free with museum admission.

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