5 things to do in McHenry County: Stand Up Throw Down - Millennials vs. Gen X, Madonna & Taylor Swift tributes

Madonna/Taylor Swift tribute concerts (Crystal Lake): Raue Center for the Arts will host two tribute concerts on Saturday, Nov. 7. Love Story: Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute is at 1 p.m. and Blonde Ambition: Tribute to Madonna is at 7 p.m. Visit rauecenter.org for more information or to purchase tickets. Stand Up Throw Down - Millennials vs. Gen X (Woodstock): Two generations of comedians will perform at the Woodstock Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. This comedy competition puts Gen X and Millennial comics head-to-head as they discuss the experiences and opinions of their generations. Tickets are $35. Visit woodstockoperahouse.com for more information. Merry Market at the Quarry (Crystal Lake): The Quarry Crystal Lake will host the 9th annual Merry Market at The Quarry, a two-day holiday tradition, from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. This winter wonderland will have more than 45 vendors and family-friendly fun. Tickets are $5. Visit the event p