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BIG DADDY KANE: With Roc Raida, Juggaknots, Percee P. 9 p.m. May 18; $15; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
VIC CHESNUTT, KRISTIN HERSH: With Rose Polenzani. 7:30 p.m. May 18; $17.50; Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. 773-929-5959, 312-559-1212.
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LAKEVIEW MAYFEST: Live entertainment and arts and crafts under a tent. 4-10 p.m. May 19; noon-10 p.m. May 20, 21; $5; Ashland Ave. and Barry St. 773-665-4682.
VOLUNTEER JAM: The Charlie Daniels Band, Hank Williams Jr., Little Feat. 7 p.m. May 19; $19.50-$29.50; New World Music Theatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616, 312-559-1212.
ARLINGTON FINE ARTS FEST: Large variety of pastels, charcoal and watercolor paintings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20; Campbell between Evergreen and Vail Sts., Arlington Heights. 847-392-4255.
ARTS AND CRAFTS ADVENTURE: Fine art and selected crafts. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20; free; Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect St., Park Ridge. 312-751-2500.
JAMBOREE 2000: Third Eye Blind, 311, Everclear, The Bloodhound Gang, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Moby, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Eve 6, Travis, Goldfinger, The Suicide Machines. 1 p.m. May 20; $32; New World Music Theatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
MICKEY HART’S PLANET DRUM: 9 p.m. May 20; $26; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
ART AND CRAFT SHOW: Quality exhibitors from a three-state area. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21; County Farm Plaza, Army Trail and County Farm Rds., Carol Stream. 630-293-3637.
CRAFT PROMENADE: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 20; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 21; free; Old Orchard Center, Old Orchard Rd. and Skokie Blvd., Skokie. 847-674-7070.
RIVERSIDE’S SPRING ANTIQUE FAIRE: More than 50 dealers offer antiques for sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20, 21; free; Centennial Park, downtown Riverside. 708-447-4425.
SUMMER CRAFT FAIR AT CHESTNUT COURT: Basketry, sculpture, needlework, stained glass artwork plus food vendors. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 20; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21; 75th St. and Lemont Rd., downtown Darien. 630-739-1071.
ART IN THE PARK: West Suburban Artists Guild presents a fine-art fair featuring paintings, printmaking, photography, works on paper, sculpture and pottery. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21; Austin Gardens, Ontario and Forest Aves., Oak Park. 708-562-2577, 708-562-1637.
FAIR DIDDLEY CRAFT SHOW: Handcrafted original arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21; free; Woodstock Town Square, downtown Woodstock. 815-385-5745.
INTERNATIONAL MISTER LEATHER: 9 p.m. May 21; $30; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
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THE GREAT MIDWEST FAIR: A circus thrill show, carnival rides, kids’ shows, live harness racing, food court, wrestling event and fireworks display. 5 p.m.-midnight May 25, 26; 1 p.m.-1 a.m. May 27-29; Balmoral Park, 26435 S. Dixie Highway, Crete. 708-672-1414.
TODD RUNDGREN: 7:30 p.m. May 26; $25; Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-7437, 312-559-1212.
SONIA DADA: With Rubygrass. 6 p.m. May 27; $18.50; Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-7437, 312-559-1212.
MEMORIAL/CADET DAY PARADE: noon May 27; State St. from Wacker to Congress. 312-269-7930.
NORTH SHORE ARTS LEAGUE NATIONAL CRAFT FESTIVAL: Juried show features the work of 100 Midwestern artisans. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 27; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. May 28; free; Northbrook Court, 2171 Lake Cook Rd., Northbrook. 847-446-2870.
AURORA POWWOW: Celebration of Native American cultures features more than 150 dancers, drummers and singers, plus food and crafts. noon May 27, 28; $6 adults; $3 children, seniors; children under 6 free; Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Aurora University, Randall Rd. and Marseillaise Place, Aurora. 630-844-5512.
SCHAUMBURG PRAIRIE ARTS FESTIVAL: Paintings, photography, ceramics, graphics, sculpture and other fine art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27, 28; Atcher Municipal Center, 11 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. 847-895-3600.
ANDRE RIEU: 7 p.m. May 28; $49.50-$75; Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. 847-671-5100, 312-559-1212.
RICK SPRINGFIELD: 7:30, 10 p.m. May 28; $26; Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-7437, 312-559-1212.
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JONI MITCHELL: 8 p.m. May 30; $45-$85; Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. 847-671-5100, 312-559-1212.
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KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD: 9 p.m. May 31; $28.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
ORLAND DAYS: Fest includes carnival rides, a parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, food booths, a queen-of-the-fest competition and a giant beer tent. Live entertainment nightly in the beer tent. 6-10 p.m. May 31, June 1, 2; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 3; noon-9 p.m. June 4; free; Ravinia Ave. and 149th St., Orland Park. 708-403-7275.
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ORLAND DAYS: See May 31 listing.
ROSELLE LIONS ROSE FESTIVAL: More than 50 rides and attractions, a beer garden, music and food vendors. Country, rock, and R&B bands perform nightly at the beer garden and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. 6-11 p.m. May 31, June 1, 2; noon-midnight June 3, 4; free; Roselle Train Station, Irving Park Rd. west of Rte. 53, Roselle. 630-289-6021.
RHYTHM & ROOTS FESTIVAL: Featuring music, dance, folk tales, crafts and other customs of faraway places. Noon-4 p.m. June 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, July 1, 2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, Aug. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27; $7 adults, $3.50 children; Brookfield Zoo, 1st Ave. and 31st St., Brookfield. 708-485-0263.
KENNY G AND GEORGE BENSON: 8 p.m. June 2; $35; United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. 312-455-4500, 312-559-1212.
SUPERDIAMOND: 9 p.m. June 2; $15; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
TRISHA YEARWOOD: With Kim Richey. 8 p.m. June 2; $31; Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., Merrillville, Ind. 219-769-6600, 312-559-1212.
WINNETKA CHILDREN’S FAIR: Kid-friendly entertainment includes kiddie rides, games, arts and crafts, petting zoo and “Peter Pan” by Winnetka Children’s Theatre. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 2, 3; free; Winnetka Village Green, Elm St. between Sheridan and Green Bay Rds., Winnetka. 847-446-4432.
HARVARD MILK DAYS: A youth parade, farm tours, tractor pull, nightly entertainment, carnival rides and “milk runs” (2 mile and 10K races) round out the 58th annual event. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 2; 6 a.m.-10 p.m. June 3; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. June 4; free admission; fees for special events and rides; Harvard Milk Days grounds, downtown Harvard near Jefferson St. 815-943-4614.
CHICAGO GOSPEL FESTIVAL: 16th annual event spotlights gospel music. 4-9:30 p.m. June 2; noon-9:30 p.m. June 3,4; Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3370.
LOOPFEST 2000: Styx, REO Speedwagon, Eddie Money, Great White. June 3; doors open at noon; $20-$40; New World Music Theatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616, 312-559-1212.
THE STATLERS: 8 p.m. June 3; $27; Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., Merrillville, Ind. 312-559-1212.
TOOTS & THE MAYTALS: 9 p.m. June 3; $18.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
FRONTIER FEST: Horse and pony rides, frontier craft demos, kids’ games, hayrides, Chuckwagon Grill, farm animals, collectibles and flea market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3; $2.50 adults, $1 children; Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Hwy., Palos Park. 708-361-3650.
KERMES — TRADITIONAL MEXICAN BLOCK PARTY: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3; 600 block of North Leavitt St. 312-666-6726.
57TH STREET ART FAIR: Fine arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 3, 4; free; Kimbark Ave. and 57th St. 773-493-FAIR.
BELMONT/SHEFFIELD STREET FESTIVAL: Features national, regional and local musicians, food and drink from local restaurants, and an area-wide sidewalk sale of clothing, jewelry and art. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 3, 4; $5; Sheffield Ave. from Belmont to Barry Aves. 773-868-3010.
COMMUNITY ART FAIR: Oil and watercolor paintings and food concessions. 11 a.m. June 3, 4; Bixler Park, 57th and Kenwood. 773-363-8282.
DES PLAINES ARTS GUILD INVITATIONAL ARTS FAIR: Juried show featuring the works of Midwestern fine artists in all media. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3, 4; Des Plaines Public Library, 841 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. 847-437-0725.
PARK WEST ANTIQUES FAIR: More than 70 Midwest antique dealers, with refreshments and children’s activities. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 3, 4; $5; Main Gate, 600 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-327-1973.
WOODGROVE ANNUAL SPRING CRAFT FAIR: Pottery, crockery, wood carving, sculpture and weavings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3, 4; 75th St. and Lemont Rd., Woodridge. 630-739-1071.
ALEX FOX: 7 p.m. June 4; $27; Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-7437, 312-559-1212.
DON WILLIAMS AND VICTORIA SHAW: 4 p.m. June 4; $23; Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., Merrillville, Ind. 219-769-6600, 312-559-1212.
CHAUTAUQUA FESTIVAL & ART SHOW: Art, crafts, music, exhibits and poetry readings. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 4; $3.75-$7.50; Blackberry Farm’s Pioneer Village, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora. 630-892-1550, 630-892-1550.
OUTDOOR NORTH AURORA ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: 25th annual event features original arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4; free; Village South Island Park, on Rte. 56 and the Fox River between Rtes. 31 and 25, Aurora. 630-897-8551.
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NORTHBROOK PARK FEST: Free concerts featuring jazz, rock and swing bands take place every Tuesday in June; booths manned by chefs from local restaurants provide food beginning at 6:30 p.m. June 6, 13, 20, 27; free; Village Green Gazebo, Shermer and Meadow Sts., Northbrook. 847-291-2995.
MICHAEL BOLTON IN THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER: 7:30 p.m. June 6, 8; 2, 7:30 p.m. June 7; 8 p.m. June 9; 2, 8 p.m. June 10, 11; $20-$68; Shubert Theatre, 22 W. Monroe St. 312-977-1700, 312-559-1212.
ST. CATHERINE of ALEXANDRIA CARNIVAL: Carnival rides, home-cooked food including Italian beef and pizza, a beer garden, bingo, kids’ games and music. 6-10 p.m. June 7-9; 1 p.m.-midnight June 10; 2-10 p.m. June 11; free; St. Catherine of Alexandria, 4100 W. 107th St., Oak Lawn. 708-425-2850.
ST. FABIAN FAMILY FEST AND CARNIVAL: Rides, games, bingo, food, beer garden and business expo. 6-10 p.m. June 7-9; 1-11 p.m. June 10, 11; free; St. Fabian Church, 83rd St. and Oketo Ave., Bridgeview. 708-599-1110.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW 22ND ANNUAL CARNIVAL: Music, bingo, skill games, dunk tank and more. 6-10:30 p.m. June 7-10; 3-9 p.m. June 11; St. Bartholomew Church, 4900 W. Addison St. 773-286-7871.
43RD STREET BLUES FESTIVAL: Eighth annual event featuring local blues talent and aspiring students. 4:30-8 p.m. June 7; 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 773-924-1330.
THE JOFFREY BALLET OF CHICAGO: Program A: Arpino’s “Birthday Variations” and “Trinity,” Limon’s “The Moor’s Pavane,” Balanchine’s “Tarantella.” Gerald Arpino, artistic director. 8 p.m. June 8, 9; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND: 9 p.m. June 8; $70; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL: 17th annual event includes more than 60 performances on six stages. noon-9:30 p.m. June 8-11; Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3315.
ELMFEST 2000: Carnival rides, food booths, a children’s playground and two stages with family shows and music. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. June 9-11; free; York Rd. and First St., Elmhurst. 630-834-6060.
CELEBRATION 2000: Parish hospitality enhances this food, music and fun celebration. 6-10 p.m. June 9; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 10, 11; St. Michael’s Church, 1633 N. Cleveland Ave. 312-266-1445.
HOMEWOOD FINE ART FAIR: Photography, sculpture and jewelry. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 10, 11; free; Richard D. Irwin Park, Ridge Rd. and Highland Ave., Homewood. 708-206-3384.
THE CURE: 7:30 p.m. June 9; $25-$39.50; New World Music Theatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS: 9 p.m. June 9; $22.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
THE JOFFREY BALLET OF CHICAGO: Children’s program. 3 p.m. June 10, 11; $5; Program B: Dean’s “Creative Force,” world premiere of Arpino’s “Partita for RC,” Arpino’s “Suite Saint-Saens,” Nikolais’ “Tensile Involvement,” Pendelton’s “White Widow,” Gerald Arpino, artistic director. 8 p.m. June 10, 11; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ANDERSONVILLE MIDSOMMARFEST: Celebrates Andersonville’s Swedish heritage and new artistic influx. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 10, 11; $5, seniors and children free; Clark St. between Foster and Balmoral Aves. 773-728-2995.
FOREST PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMERFEST 2000: Pony rides, music, petting zoo, beer and food tent, bingo, and arts and crafts. Noon-10 p.m. June 10, 11; free; 7400 Madison St., Forest Park. 708-366-2543.
OLD TOWN ART FAIR: The country’s oldest juried outdoor art fair features more than 250 artists, garden walk, children’s activities and food. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 10, 11; $5 donation. 1800 block of Orleans St. and Lincoln Park West. 312-337-1938.
WESTERN SPRINGS SUMMER CRAFT SHOW: Stained-glass objects, engravings, sculpture and metalcraft. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 10; village green, Grand Ave. and Burlington Northern tracks, Western Springs. 630-739-1071.
BLINK 182: Bad Religion, Fenix, TX. 8 p.m. June 10; $15; New World Music Theatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616, 312-559-1212.
KIDS EXPO 2000: Games, petting zoo, food, a kids’ garage sale and shows. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10; Darien Community Park, Plainfield and Clarendon Hills Rds., Darien. 630-655-6400.
ART ON THE BRINK: Fine arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 11; free; Williams and Brinks Sts., Crystal Lake. 815-356-3655.
GOLDEN RULE DAY: Kids can visit an 1890s schoolhouse, make ice cream the old-fashioned way, compete in a spelling bee and play turn-of-the-century games. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 11; Aurora residents: adults $3.75 and kids 2-12 $3.25; non-resident adults $7.50 and non-resident children $6.50; Blackberry Farm’s Pioneer Village, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora. 630-892-1550.
VASA SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL: A Swedish Children’s Day picnic featuring traditional foods, costumes, parades, bake sale and ring dancing. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 11; $5, $3 children; Vasa Park, Rte. 31, Elgin. 773-631-3406.
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EARTHA KITT: With Daryl Waters Quartet. 8 p.m. June 12; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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ORQUESTA ARAGON: 8 p.m. June 13; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
LOU REED: Victoria Williams. 7:30 p.m. June 13; $21.50-$36.50; Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. 312-902-1500, 312-559-1212.
SWING TIME BIG BAND: June 13; showtime to be announced; Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-7437, 312-559-1212.
PUERTO RICAN PARADE/FESTIVAL PUERTORRIQUENAS: Celebration of Puerto Rican pride and culture with music, arts, crafts, food and a parade. The parade begins at noon June 17 on Columbus Dr. Noon-9:30 p.m. June 13-18; Humboldt Park, 1400 N. Sacramento Ave. 773-292-1414.
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S FIESTA 2000: Game booths, nightly entertainment, food vendors, beer and wine garden, a custom car and motorcycle show and a Sunday night spaghetti dinner. 6:30-11 p.m. June 14-16; 1-11:45 p.m. June 17, 18; free; St. Christopher parish grounds, 147th St. and Keeler Ave., Midlothian. 708-388-8190.
JOHN HIATT: With Susan Tedeschi. 8 p.m. June 14; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ROSEMARY CLOONEY: Dave Brubeck Quartet, Marian McPartland. 8 p.m. June 15; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
LOS VAN VAN: 9 p.m. June 15; $28.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
BLUES ON THE FOX 2000: This event opens with a blues photo exhibit at the Art History Center and blues bands on June 16. Three stages of live music continue June 17 on Stolp Ave. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 16, 17; free; walk/run entry fees: $15 for 5K, $20 for 10K; on and around River St., Aurora. 630-801-6590.
TASTE OF THE HEART OF ITALY: A celebration of Italian heritage featuring entertainment, souvenirs and food. 5-10 p.m. June 16; noon-10 p.m. June 17, 18; 24th St. and Oakley Ave. 773-625-0506.
BACK-YARD BASH: Festival to benefit St. Luke Academy features arts and crafts, food and live entertainment under a tent. 5-10 p.m. June 16; noon-10 p.m. June 17, 18; $5 donation; Belmont Ave. and Greenview St. 773-665-4682.
RAY CHARLES: 9 p.m. June 16; $55; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
JIMMIE DALE GILMORE AND BAND: 8:30 p.m. June 16; $18.50; Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. 773-929-5959, 312-559-1212.
THE MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO WITH NICHOLAS PAYTON and Cassandra Wilson: 8 p.m. June 16; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Kathleen Battle, soprano; works by Mozart, Previn. 7:30 p.m. June 17; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
CHUCHO VALDES QUARTET: Tito Puente’s Latin Jazz Ensemble. 8 p.m. June 17; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHICAGO HIGHLAND GAMES AND SCOTTISH FESTIVAL: Bagpipers, rugby tournament, Highland athletics, sheep-herding demo, kids’ games and crafts, mini-golf, Highland dancing, Scottish foods and beer. 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. June 17; $10 adults, $8 seniors, $1 children under 10; Oak Brook Polo Grounds, 31st St. just West of York Rd., Oak Brook. 708-442-7293.
CELEBRATE ON STATE STREET FESTIVAL: Live music, arts and crafts, entertainment and food. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 17; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 18; State and Randolph Sts. 312-782-9160.
LOCKPORT OLD CANAL DAYS: A parade kicks off the weekend at 6:30 p.m. Friday. free wagon rides, arts and crafts show, flea market, beer garden, food booths, carnival, entertainment. 6:30 p.m.-midnight June 16; 10-midnight June 17, 18; free; Canal Days grounds, Rtes. 171 and 7, Lockport. 815-838-4744.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Christopher Scott Feigum, baritone; works by Bartok, Kodaly, Mussorgsky/Ravel. 7:30 p.m. June 18; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
OSCAR PETERSON QUARTET: 7 p.m. June 18; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CUSTER’S LAST STAND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: More than 500 artisans display fine arts and crafts, plus a Native American powwow both days, with dancers, singers and drummers. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 17, 18; free; area around Chicago Ave. and Main St., Evanston. 847-328-2204.
DEERFIELD FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: Fine arts and crafts, sculpture, photography. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 17, 18; free; Park Ave. between Deerfield Rd. and Hazel Ave., Deerfield. 954-472-3755.
HINSDALE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: Fine arts and crafts, mixed media, ceramics, photography and sculpture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 17, 18; free; Burlington Park, Chicago Ave. between Washington and Garfield Sts., Hinsdale. 630-323-3952.
LINCOLN PARK WEST FESTIVAL: Summer showcase of local bands, foods, arts and imported crafts. noon-7 p.m. June 17, 18; $5; 2200 to 2400 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-472-9046.
PARK RIDGE ART LEAGUE’S OUTDOOR ART FAIR: Fine arts, sculpture, photography. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 17, 18; free; Hodges Park, Vine St. and Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. 847-698-3430.
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNFEST: Celebrate the beginning of summer by viewing the surface of the sun through special telescopes on the Telescope Terrace, see sun-related demonstrations, hear gallery talks, make sun crafts and hear sun stories. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 17; Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-922-7827.
WORLD ARTS FESTIVAL: Celtic painting, African sculpture, South American textiles, dance, music and food. Noon-10 p.m. June 17, 18; grounds of Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
BARRINGTON AREA ARTS COUNCIL FAIR: Fine art and fine crafts, sculpture, photography. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 18; free; Cook and Station Sts., Barrington. 847-382-5626.
SWEDISH DAY: Scandinavian entertainment, dancing, traditional foods, children’s games and crafts. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 18; $5; under 12 free; Good Templar Park, 528 Eastside Dr., Geneva. 630-543-8909.
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CHICAGO: 7:30 p.m. June 20; $31.25; Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., Merrillville, Ind. 219-769-6600, 312-559-1212.
INDIGO GIRLS: 8 p.m. June 20; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: James Paul, conductor; works by Thomas, Paray, Ravel, Debussy. 7:30 p.m. June 21, 23; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
DICK TRACY DAYS: Fest includes a band concert, farmers market, family block party on Main St., entertainment, ending with the parade on Sunday at 1 p.m. and Drum and Bugle Corps competition at 6 p.m. 7-9 p.m. June 21; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June 22, ; 6-10 p.m. June 23; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. June 24; 1-10 p.m. June 25; free, but drum and bugle pageant is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and ages 6 to 12, children under 5 free; Woodstock Town Square, Woodstock. 815-338-2436.
OUR LADY OF RANSOM FAMILY FUN FEST 2000: Includes silent auction, food vendors, carnival rides, bingo, beer garden, cash raffle and nightly entertainment. 6-11 p.m. June 21-22; 6 p.m. to midnight June 23; 1 p.m. to midnight June 24; 1 to 9:30 p.m. June 25; free; Our Lady of Ransom, Greenwood and Normal Aves., Niles. 847-823-2550.
JEAN-LUC PONTY: 9 p.m. June 21; $17.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
ROPE WARRIOR, ANDY HEAD, POPEYE & OLIVE OYL: 2 p.m. June 21; $10; $15 with lunch; Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. 815-726-6600.
SENIORS DAY: Enjoy free musical entertainment including Guy Lombardo, bingo, horseshoes, dancing, games and tours of the Lake County Museum. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21; Lake Forest Preserve, Rte. 176 west of Fairfield Rd., Wauconda. 847-968-3333.
BLOOMINGDALE FAMILY FEST: Carnival rides, food, games, kids’ entertainment, fireworks Sunday night; music includes The Animals on Friday; The Spinners on Saturday; the Cryan Shames and Tom Chapin on Sunday. 6-10 p.m. June 22; 1-11 p.m. June 23-25; Springfield Dr. south of Lake St., Bloomingdale. 630-893-7000.
LONG GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: Family entertainment, music, store events; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 23, 24; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 25; free; Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin Rds., Long Grove. 847-634-0888.
SHELTER FEST: Benefit for the Lakeview Shelter, a North Side facility dedicated to helping the homeless, includes food vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts and kids’ activities. 5-10 p.m. June 23; noon-10 p.m. June 24, 25; Clark and Addison Sts. 773-665-4682.
ST. JOSAPHAT SUMMERFEST: Features “kidfest,” food, raffle and more. 6-10 p.m. June 23; noon-10 p.m. June 24, 25; Call for admission prices; Belden and Southport Aves. 773-327-8955.
NORTHBROOK KID’S FEST 2000: Children’s entertainment, including a ventriloquist, juggler and fire-eater, and a kids’ flea market. 10:30 a.m. June 24, July 22, Aug. 12; free; Village Green, 1810 Walters Ave., Northbrook. 847-291-2995.
ALABAMA: 8 p.m. June 23, 24; $35, $79 Package includes the June 24 Alabama concert and Clint Black on Oct. 21; Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., Merrillville, Ind. 219-769-6600, 312-559-1212.
DELBERT MCCLINTON: 9 p.m. June 23; $22.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: James Paul, conductor; Abbey Simon, piano; works by Hovhaness, Piston, Rachmaninoff. 7:30 p.m. June 24, 25; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
HIGHLAND PARK FESTIVAL OF FINE CRAFT: Fine art, crafts, paper, ceramics, glass, jewelry, leather, basketry and sculpture. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 24, 25; free; Sheridan Rd., between Central & Elm, Highland Park. 847-432-1888.
JAPANESE CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL: Japanese crafts, dance, martial arts and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 24, 25; $3 for families, $1.50 for individuals; Buddhist Temple of Chicago, 1151 W. Leland Ave. 773-334-4661.
SUNSHINE FOOD & MUSIC FEST: Adult-alternative outdoor music fest, with national entertainment including Dave Mason, and more to be announced. 1-11 p.m. June 24; $20 at door, $15 in advance; Lake County (Ind.) Fairgrounds, Greenwood & Court Sts., Crown Point, Ind. 219-938-9001.
NORMAN FOOTE: 11 a.m. June 24; $3-$5; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
THE SPECIALS: 8 p.m. June 24; $21.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
STEELY DAN: 8 p.m. June 24; $35-$75; Allstate Arena (Rosemont Horizon), 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. 847-635-6601, 312-559-1212.
THE BEACH BOYS: 8 p.m. June 25 (rescheduled from March 11); 4 p.m. June 25; $27-$37; Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., Merrillville, Ind. 219-769-6600, 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Yo-Yo Ma, cello; Mathieu Dufour, flute; Robert Chen, violin; works by Saint-Saens, Elgar, Jolivet, Stravinsky. 7 p.m. June 25; $10-$50; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
‘N SYNC: 7:30 p.m. June 25; $39.75-$49.75; Rte. 66 Raceway, 3200 S. Chicago St., Joliet. 312-559-1212.
THE WHO: 7:30 p.m. June 25; $34-$153; New World Music Theatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
DOWNERS GROVE HERITAGE FESTIVAL — ARTS IN THE PARK: 2 and 3-D art, painting, drawing, jewelry and photography. noon-5 p.m. June 25; free; Fishel Park, Grove and Main Sts., Downers Grove. 630-434-5555.
GAY AND LESBIAN PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL: The parade starts at Halsted St. and Belmont Ave., then winds through Lakeview to Lincoln Park. Festival includes live music, food, vendors, artisans and area interest groups. 4-7 p.m. June 25. Festival; 2 p.m. June 25 Parade; 3000 N. Lake Shore Dr. (the inner drive at Wellington). 773-348-8243.
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BODEANS: 8 p.m. June 27; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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TASTE OF LOMBARD: Carnival rides, beer garden, family entertainment, bingo, arts and crafts, business and community expos, food booths, fireworks at dusk on Sunday, entertainment nightly including Big People at 8:30 Thursday, and .38 Special at 9:30 Saturday. 5-11 p.m. June 28-30, July 3, 4; noon-midnight July 1, 2; Madison Meadow Park, 600 E. Madison St., Lombard. 630-932-4812.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Valentina Lisitsa, piano; works by Dvorak, Prokofiev, Corigliano. 7:30 p.m. June 28, 29; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: With Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Ozomatli. 6 p.m. June 29, 30; $47.70; Soldier Field, 1600 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Pinchas Zukerman, conductor and violin; Gary Hoffman, cello; Alex Klein, oboe; David McGill, bassoon; works by Haydn, Mozart, Ravel, Saint-Saens. 8 p.m. June 29; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ROBIN TROWER: 9 p.m. June 29; $25; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
WHITING 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION: Rides, live entertainment, parade at 10 a.m. on the 4th, and fireworks at 10 p.m. on the 1st and 4th. 6-11 p.m. June 29, 30, July 3; noon-11 p.m. July 1, 2, 4; $15 Saturday and Sunday, $12 weekdays; Whiting Park at the lakefront, Whiting, Ind. 219-659-7700.
TASTE OF CHICAGO: More than 100 local restaurants will participate in this festival of food, which will also feature live performances by local and national acts. The festival will also include many family-oriented activities. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 30, July 1-9; admission is free, but tickets must be purchased for food; $6 buys 10 food tickets; Grant Park, 500 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3370.
NAPERVILLE RIBFEST 2000: Chefs cook their favorite rib recipes, free musical entertainment, performance stage nightly, children’s activities, fireworks 9:30 p.m. July 1. 5-10 p.m. June 30, July 3; noon-10 p.m. July 1, 2, 4; $4; free after 6 p.m. Sunday; Knoch Park, West St. and Martin Ave., Naperville. 630-848-5000.
FIRST FOLIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: Under-the-stars productions of “Romeo and Juliet” (June 30-July 29) and “Much Ado About Nothing” (Aug. 6-Sept. 3) by professional players. Concessions available. 8:15 p.m. June 30, July 1, 2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, Aug. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, 31, Sept. 1-3; $20 adults, $17 seniors, students; Peabody Estate at Mayslake, 31st St. and Hwy. 83, Oak Brook. 630-986-8067.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Pinchas Zukerman, conductor and violin; Pamela Frank, violin; works by Bruckner, Bruch, Bach, Schubert. 8 p.m. June 30; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Rd. 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Rd., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
