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Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend: Apple fest and more

Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend: Apple fest and more

The fall season may be here but Chicago’s outdoor festival season isn’t over yet.
Some of Chicago’s most popular fests are set to unfold this weekend.
Apple Fest
WHAT: The 38th annual Apple Fest- sponsored by the the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce- features unique apple-inspired food and drinks while shopping from local vendors and Midwest farmers.
WHERE: On Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Sunnyside.
WHEN: 3 – 7p.m. on Oct. 3; 9 a.m. – 6p.m. on Oct. 4-5
Cider & Ale Fest
Local
WHAT: The Morton Arboretum is kicking off its fall festivities with The Cider & Ale Fest ..featuring more than 60 different varieties of hard cider and seasonal beers.
WHERE: 4100 IL-53, Lisle
WHEN: 12-3 p.m. on Oct. 4
Lincoln Park Wine Fest
WHAT: The 9th annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest features wines from around the world, along with food. There will also be sommeliers and brand ambassadors on hand.
WHERE: Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago
WHEN: 5 – 10 p.m. on Oct. 3; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Oct. 4; 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Oct. 5
Chicago Beer Fest
WHAT: The Chicago Beer Festival will feature over 65 breweries, sampling their fall seasonal beers, with attendees having access to a select number of the museum’s exhibits open to attendees.
WHERE: Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago
WHEN: 7 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 4
Sukkah Design Festival
WHAT: The 4th annual Chicago Sukkah Design Festival returns to North Lawndale with a free celebration. Visitors will experience the five unique sukkahs and learn more about the Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot.
WHERE: James Stone Freedom Park, 3615 W. Douglas Blvd., Chicago
WHEN: 1 – 5 p.m. on Oct. 5
Latina Comedy Fest
WHAT: The 4th annual Latina Comedy Festival features 20 shows, 50 comedians celebrating Latina voices and experiences.
WHERE: Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
WHEN: 7 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 2; 6:30 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 3; 2 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 4
‘The Great Gatsby’ Ballet
WHAT: Immerse yourself in the jazzy world of flappers and champagne at the Broadway-style ballet, The Great Gatsby, presented by World Ballet Company.
WHERE: Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet
WHEN: 7 p.m. on Oct. 4
On Stage: ‘Rome Sweet Rome’
WHAT: “Rome Sweet Rome” is a satirical “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”-created by Chicago’s own acclaimed Q Brothers Collective.
WHERE: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
WHEN: Runs through Oct. 19
Broadway in Chicago: ‘The Lion King’
WHAT: The Lion King follows a young lion cub named Simba, who must embrace his role as the rightful king of his homeland and confront his usurper uncle Scar.
WHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago
WHEN: Oct. 3 – 19
On Stage: ‘Wish You Were Here’
WHAT: Remy Bumppo kicks off its 30th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of, “Wish You Were Here,” a story of a tight-knit circle of girlfriends in pre-revolution Iran that chronicles a decade of life during war.
WHERE: Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
WHEN: Runs through Oct. 19
Concert: IL Divo
WHO: IL Divo is a multinational classical crossover vocal group, formed in the United Kingdom in 2003 and promoted by British media magnate Simon Cowell for Syco Music.
WHERE: The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond, 777 Casino Center Dr. in Hammond, Indiana
WHEN: 8p.m. on Oct. 3
Concert: Ziggy Marley & Burning Spear
WHO: Jamaican musician and songwriter Ziggy Marley joins forces with legendary musician and songwriter Burning Spear for the Do The Reggae Tour.
WHERE: The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5
Concert: Ice Cube
WHO: Film, TV and music legend Ice Cube celebrates four decades in entertainment with his Truth to Power Tour.
WHERE: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago