10 things to do around Chicago: Queen, ‘Company’ and all kinds of stuff for Halloween

All Hallows Eve and Day of the Dead lead the way this weekend, with events ranging from this year’s Día de Muertos exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art to themed concerts by Deadmau5 and UChicago’s orchestra. Plus we’re picking two haunted houses from our annual guide. Or if you’d rather skip the rest of scare season, it’s Sondheim to the rescue.

‘Company’

The touring Broadway production of the musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth arrives in Chicago early next week. Robert is turning 35 and has a birthday party with all his married friends — except in this new version, Bobby becomes Bobbie, played by Britney Coleman, facing down the questions in her life. With the songs “Side by Side by Side” and “Being Alive.”

Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.; 800-775-2000 and www.broadwayinchicago.com

‘Día de Muertos, Living Presence’

This year marks the National Museum of Mexican Art’s 37th annual exhibition for Day of the Dead. This year’s exhibit includes an installation by 18 local artists that memorializes women around the world and will also celebrate the lives and work of Mexican artists.

Through Dec. 10 at the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street; more information at nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org

‘Halloween Concert: Symphonic Scare’

The University of Chicago’s University Symphony Orchestra will play a series of spooky and scary pieces by composers including Beethoven, Mahler and John Williams. The family-friendly performances, which will be livestreamed on YouTube, will feature costumes, storytelling, special effects and appearances by the Hyde Park School of Dance and the University Chorus and Women’s Ensemble.

7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, 1131 E. 57th St.; free, suggested donation of $10; more information at music.uchicago.edu

Deadmau5

The electronic music artist also known as Joel Zimmerman is putting on his annual “Day of the Deadmau5″ celebrations, including shows at Radius and a pop-up shop with merchandise and more in Belmont Gardens.

Shop open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27-28, with meet-and-greet 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 at 4256 W. Diversey Ave. Concerts 10 p.m. Oct. 27 (with Volaris and Spencer Brown) and Oct. 28 (with Volaris and Ben Hemsley) at Radius, 640 W. Cermak Road; tickets $55 (ages 18+) at www.radius-chicago.com

Schaumburg Halloween Carnival

Returning for a second year, this carnival has creepy rides, a haunted house, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, a bar and lounge, and live music. Wear a costume to participate in a free costume contest that’s hosted each night of the carnival.

Oct. 27-29 at Wintrust Field at 1999 S. Springingsguth Road, Schaumburg; entrance into the carnival is free, parking is $5 and tickets for attractions are extra, more information at wintrustfield.com

Old Joliet Haunted Prison

For a haunted house, you couldn’t ask for a better venue than the imposing, gothic towers and high stone walls of the former Joliet Correctional Center, built some 160 years ago. Old Joliet Haunted Prison is put on by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, which has a second haunt in Schiller Park.

Open daily through Oct. 31, then Nov. 3-4 at 401 Woodruff Road, Joliet; tickets $19.99 to $89.99 and more information at 815-581-1598 and hauntedprison.com

‘Hocus Pocus’

“Come, we fly!” Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this iconic Halloween movie on the Emily Hotel’s 5th floor terrace. After three witches are accidentally resurrected on the evening of Halloween, three children must figure out how to stop them.

4:15 p.m. Oct. 27 at Rooftop Cinema Club Fulton Market, 311 N. Morgan St. 5th Floor; tickets from $19.50 for adults, $12.50 for kids, more information at rooftopcinemaclub.com

Queen

Queen first launched its ongoing Rhapsody Tour in 2019, and is coming to Chicago with Adam Lambert and carrying on Freddie Mercury’s legacy with two shows at the United Center.

8 p.m. Oct. 30-31 at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets $95.50 at www.unitedcenter.com

‘Shadows on the Street: Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue’

Go on a 60-minute walking tour of the Prairie Avenue Historic District in the Near South Side neighborhood to hear stories of strange sounds, unexplained sightings and untimely endings. Hear about the horrors of the Philander Hanford house, the mysterious death of Marshall Field Jr. and learn about the ghost of Edson Keith.

7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Glessner House, 1800 S. Prairie Ave.; tickets are $20, more information at glessnerhouse.org

Terror Roulette

This new haunt is a bit different. According to Terror Roulette, “visitors may be touched, guided, held back, set on a different path or even removed from their group.” From a visit earlier this month, the Tribune’s Darcel Rockett writes: “Come with an open mind, willing to embrace the chaos as staff corrals you and puts you on various paths. Chainsaws, unethical medical professionals, coffins ... the macabre settings make for some great conversation afterward. The great thing is that you can go in more than once and have a completely different experience.”

Through Oct. 31 at 100 W. Higgins Road #J-40 at the Arboretum of South Barrington; tickets from $42. Reservations and signed waivers required. Guardians must sign waivers for participants up to age 17. You must be 16+ to enter the attraction without an adult; terrorroulette.com