Plain White T’s play Rivers Casino, Joffrey Ballet stages ‘Frankenste…

Chicago premiere

The Joffrey Ballet opens its 68th season with the Chicago premiere of “Frankenstein,” choreographer Liam Scarlett’s ballet inspired by Mary Shelley’s seminal 19th-century novel, at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $36. (312) 386-8905 or joffrey.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 and 20; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 and 21; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 and 22

Halloween happenings

• Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, introduces a new Halloween haunt, “Garden of Decay,” about a grieving botanist’s quest for resurrection. The haunt also includes live poetry, a DJ and dancing, tarot card readings and other activities. $42. navypier.org. 6 p.m. to midnight, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 13-14, 20-21; also Oct. 27-31

• Author Jim May shares spooky tales at a family-friendly storytelling event at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. $22….