Here are five things to do in the western suburbs Sept. 6-8.
Roots Aurora: The annual event celebrating different cultures is from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6 at Water Street Mall and Mundy Park in Aurora. Tickets are free. At 13 S. Water St. Call 630-256-7012 or go to rootsaurora.org.
Buddy Guy: The legendary blues guitarist performs at 8 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Tickets are $59-$99. At 105 E. Main St. Call 630-962-7000 or go to arcadalive.com.
History comes alive: Revolutionary War Reenactment and Grand Encampment is at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 7 at Cantigny Park, in Wheaton. Free admission with $10 parking per car fee. At 1S151 Winfield Road. Call 630-668-5161 or go to Cantigny.org.
Car show: The 11th annual Meadowdale, Motorsports and Memories Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 at Raceway Woods Nature Preserve in Carpentersville. The event is rain or shine. Tickets for spectators are free. At Route 31 and Huntley Road. Call 847-421-2891 or go to mirpa.org.
Rock show: Anthony and The Tramps perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at The Venue in Aurora. At 21 S. Broadway Ave. Tickets are $10-$15. Call 331-212-8490 or go to themusicvenue.org.
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Annie Alleman is a freelance reporter for the Beacon-News.
