MAY
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ART CHICAGO: More than 200 modern and contemporary galleries representing more than 2,500 artists worldwide are represented. Noon-8 p.m. May 12, 13; noon-6 p.m. May 14; $12 adults; $9 seniors, students; two-day pass, $20; three-day pass, $28; children under 10 free; Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-587-3300.
RENT: Tony Award-winning Generation X remake of “La Boheme.” 2, 8 p.m. May 12; 2, 7:30 p.m. May 13; $21-$61; Shubert Theatre, 22 W. Monroe St. 312-977-1700.
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MAMMA MIA! A new musical based on the songs of Abba. 8 p.m. May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22; 2, 8 p.m. May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23; 2, 7:30 p.m. May 20, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20; 7:30 p.m. May 22, 24, 29, 31, June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21; 3 p.m. May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24; $34.50-$77.50; at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. 312-902-1500.
Q101 JAMBOREE: Disturbed, Lucky Boys Confusion, From Zero, Linkin Park, Staind, Papa Roach, Fuel, RUN-DMC, Crazy Town, Cold, Alien Ant Farm, Monster Magnet, Saliva. 11 a.m. May 19; $35-$75; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
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GEORGE STRAIT’S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Alan Jackson, Lonestar, Lee Ann Womack, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Asleep at the Wheel. 1 p.m. May 26; $35-$75; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: The parade steps off at Columbus and Balbo Drives and moves north to Monroe Street. Noon May 26; 312-269-7930.
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THE DICKEY BETTS BAND: 9 p.m. May 31; $20; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
JUNE
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CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL: Lou Rawls, Clay, Cleve and the Pilgrim Jubilees, and many others. 6-9:30 p.m. June 1; noon-9:30 p.m. June 2, 3; free; Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3370.
57TH STREET ART FAIR: Artists showcase their works including paintings, sculpture and photography. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 2, 3; free; 57th Street between Kenwood and Kimbark Avenues. 773-493-3247; www.57thstreetartfair.org.
BELMONT/SHEFFIELD MUSIC FESTIVAL: National and local music acts, arts, crafts and jewelers. Noon-10 p.m. June 2, 3; $5; Sheffield Ave. between Belmont and Barry Aves. 773-868-3010.
BIG WU, YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND: 7:30 p.m. June 2; $18.50; Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-7437, 312-559-1212.
JIMMY BUFFETT AND THE CORAL REEFER BAND: 8 p.m. June 2; $28.25-$60.75; Alpine Valley Music Theatre, 2699 Highway D, East Troy, Wis. 312-559-1212.
KANE COUNTY FLEA MARKET: Antiques, collectibles, new merchandise and crafts. Runs the first weekend of every month. Food is served all day. Noon-5 p.m. June 2; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3; $5, free for children 12 and under; Kane County Fairgrounds, Rte. 38 and Randall Rd., St. Charles. 630-377-2252.
LOOPFEST ’01: DEEP PURPLE, TED NUGENT, LYNYRD SKYNYRD: 1 p.m. June 2; $20-$40; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
PRINTERS ROW BOOK FAIR: Five tented blocks of new, used, antiquarian and specialty books for sale, plus more than 120 literary events, from author readings to children’s programs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2, 3; free; Dearborn St. between Congress Pkwy. and Polk St. 312-987-9896.
NORTH AURORA ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: The 26th annual event coincides with the Fox Valley Park District’s Mid-America Canoe Race on the Fox River. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3; free; Village South Island Park, on Rte. 56 and the Fox River, between Rts. 31 and 25, North Aurora. 630-897-8551.
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CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL: This year’s theme, “18 Years and Almost Grown,” celebrates Jimmy McCracklin’s 80th birthday, Billy Branch turning 50 and Eddy (“The Chief”) Clearwater’s 50 years in the blues business. Noon-9 p.m. June 7-10; free; Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3370.
COLDPLAY: With Grandaddy. 7:30 p.m. June 8; $20; Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. 312-559-1212.
ART GARFUNKEL WITH THE RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: 8 p.m. June 8; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GIPSY KINGS: 8 p.m. June 8; $35-$75; Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. 847-671-5100, 312-559-1212.
OZZFEST: Black Sabbath, Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, Papa Roach, Linkin Park, Crazytown; Second Stage: Disturbed, Mudvayne, Cold, Taproot, Union Underground, Systematic, Nonpoint, American Head Charge, Drowning Pool, Pure Rubbish, Hatebreed, Beautiful Creatures, Black Label Society. 11 a.m. June 8-9; $38.25-$78.25; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
OLD TOWN ART FAIR: More than 250 invited artists displaying their paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramics, jewelry and more. Plus a garden walk, children’s activities, auction and food. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 9, 10; $5, free for children under 12; Old Town Historic District, bound by Menomonee, Wisconsin, Lincoln Park West and Orleans Streets. 312-337-1938.
DONNY OSMOND: 3, 8 p.m. June 9; $40-$60; Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. 847-671-5100, 312-559-1212.
JOHN PRINE: With Dar Williams. 8 p.m. June 9; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
MANHATTAN TRANSFER: With Jimmy Bosch’s Salsa Dura. 7 p.m. June 10; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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KURT ELLING AND PATRICIA BARBER: 8 p.m. June 11; $10-$50; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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SECOND CITY DOES SECOND CITY: 7:30 p.m. June 13-16; 6:30 p.m. June 17; $10, nine-show season subscriptions are $70; five-show flex passes are $40; Second City at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-742-7994.
LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS: 8 p.m. June 14; $10-$35, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
PUPPETROPOLIS: INTERNATIONAL PUPPET PAGEANT: The 11-day celebration features dozens of performances, workshops and exhibitions by local, national and international puppetry artists. June 14-24; various locations. 312-744-3315. www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents.
BLUES ON THE FOX: Bobby Rush, Sam Cockrell and the Groove, Big Jack Johnson, Deborah Coleman, Shirley King, Howard and the White Boys and others. 7:30 p.m. June 15; 10 a.m. June 16; free; Galena Blvd. and Stolp Ave., downtown Aurora. 630-585-3955.
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m. June 15, 16; $18.50; Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-7437, 312-559-1212.
GREEK FESTIVAL: Greek food and music, crafts and rides. 5 p.m.-midnight June 15; 3, 5 p.m. June 16; noon-midnight June 17; $2; St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 893 Church Rd., Elmhurst. 630-834-7010. www.
st-demetrios.org/greekfest.
OSCAR PETERSON QUARTET: 8 p.m. June 15; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
WINNETKA CHILDREN’S FAIR: Rides, games, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and the play “A Peanut’s Summer,” featuring 150 local schoolchildren. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 15; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 16; free; Winnetka Village Green, Elm St. between Sheridan and Green Bay Rds., Winnetka. 847-446-4432.
‘N SYNC: 7 p.m. June 16, 17; $29.50-$75.50; Soldier Field, 1600 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-559-1212.
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK: 8 p.m. June 16; $34.50-$44.50; Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. 847-671-5100, 312-559-1212.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano; works by Ravel, Berlioz; traditional spirituals. 7:30 p.m. June 16; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
ROY HARGROVE QUARTET, BEBEL GILBERTO, PONCHO SANCHEZ QUINTET WITH JOEY DEFRANCESCO AND ROY HARGROVE: 7 p.m. June 16; $10-$30, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
INXS, MIDNIGHT OIL, MEN AT WORK: Details TBA. June 16; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616.
AL DIMEOLA: 9 p.m. June 17; $26.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Terry Edwards, chorus master; Elizabeth Norman, soprano; Kurt Ollmann, baritone; works by Torke, Bernstein, Strauss. 7:30 p.m. June 17; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
JOSHUA REDMAN QUARTET, RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO, NANCY WILSON GROUP:
7 p.m. June 17; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
SANDWICH ANTIQUES MARKET FAIR: More than 500 dealers offer furniture, textiles, jewelry and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 17; $5; Sandwich Antiques Market, 1 block north of Route 34, Sandwich. 773-227-4464.
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MISHA DICHTER, PIANO; CIPA DICHTER, PIANO: Works by Schumann, Schubert, Scriabin, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff. 8 p.m. June 18; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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CESARIA EVORA, RUBEN BLADES: 8 p.m. June 19; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GREEN DAY: With The Living End. 8 p.m. June 19; $26; Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. 312-559-1212.
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BREATHING UNDERWATER: A tale of life by the lake involving music, mask, puppetry and dance. 7:30 p.m. June 20-23; 6:30 p.m. June 24; $10; Running with Scissors at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-742-7994.
BUDDY GUY: With War. 8 p.m. June 20; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
PUPPETROPOLIS: INTERNATIONAL PUPPET PAGEANT: Dozens of performances, workshops and exhibitions by local, national and international puppetry artists. June 14-24; various locations. 312-744-3315. www.cityofchicago.org/
SpecialEvents.
CHICAGO SUMMERDANCE FESTIVAL: The 11-week festival features lessons, live music and dancing. 6-9:30 p.m. June 21-23, 28-30, July 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, Aug. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31, Sept. 1; 2-5 p.m. June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2; free; Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden 601 S. Michigan Ave. 312-742-4007.
MENDELSSOHN STRING QUARTET, KIM KASHKASHIAN, VIOLA: Works by Dvorak, Rands, Webern, Brahms. 8 p.m. June 21; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Yo-Yo Ma, cello; works by Boccherini, Tchaikovsky, Brahms; 8 p.m. June 22; $10-$60; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
DEPECHE MODE: 7:30 p.m. June 22; $45-$59.50; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616, 312-559-1212.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Prism Saxophone Quartet; works by Barber, Bolcom, Korngold. 7:30 p.m. June 22; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
ST. JOSAPHAT SUMMERFEST: Live music, food, beer, children’s activities, a raffle, a silent auction and more. Mainstage music schedule: June 22: Big Guitars From Memphis, 6 p.m.; Lynne Jordan and the Shivers, 8 p.m. June 23: Blind Man’s Bluff, 3 p.m.; World Class Noise, 5:30 p.m.; Hello Dave, 8 p.m. June 24: Professor John and his Band, noon; Keith Eric and Waterhouse, 3 p.m. Summerfest hours: 6-10 p.m. June 22; noon-10 p.m. June 23; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24; $5 donation, seniors and children under 12 free; St. Josaphat Church, 2311 N. Southport Ave. 773-327-8955.
SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: The 24-hour festival features around-the-clock entertainment, including music, art activities, dance and performances by the Red Moon Theatre group, among others. 6 p.m. June 22 through 6 p.m. June 23; $8 non-members, free for members and for those who contribute two non-perishable food items; Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660.
TASTE OF RANDOLPH STREET: Food from a dozen Randolph Street restaurants, beer and wine, live music, art and hand-crafted jewelry. Noon-5 p.m. June 22-24; free; Randolph and Halsted Streets, 800 W. Randolph St. www.hitevents.com.
GUS GIORDANO JAZZ DANCE CHICAGO: Children’s concert. 11 a.m. June 23; $3-$5; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Gil Shaham, violin; Mathieu Dufour, flute; works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms; 8 p.m. June 23; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Freddy Kempf, piano; Pfitzner, Beethoven, Wagner. 7:30 p.m. June 23, 24; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
HIGHLAND PARK FESTIVAL OF FINE CRAFT: 120 artists showcasing ceramics, textiles, baskets, dolls, furniture, glass, jewelry, sculpture and wood. Plus hands-on art activities for kids, performance art, food and music. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 23, 24; free; downtown Highland Park. 847-432-1888.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Finghin Collins, piano; Pekka Kuusisto, violin; Daniel Muller-Schott, cello; works by Mozart, Sibelius, Dvorak. 7 p.m. June 24; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GAY AND LESBIAN PRIDE PARADE: This annual celebration winds through Lakeview and features post-parade dances, parties and picnics along the lakefront. 2 p.m. June 24; free; Lincoln Park at Lake Shore Drive and Wellington. 773-348-8243.
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EOS ORCHESTRA: Jonathan Sheffer, conductor; Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano; works by Webern, Schoenberg, Mahler. 8 p.m. June 25; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH THE BODEANS: 8 p.m. June 26; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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FAULKNER’S BICYCLE: A drama about a small-town girl in love with a famous writer twice her age. 7:30 p.m. June 27-30; 6:30 p.m. July 1; $10; Rivendell Theatre Ensemble at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-742-7994.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: James Paul, conductor; works by Fine, Copland, Rachmaninoff. 7:30 p.m. June 27, 28; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
JUILLIARD STRING QUARTET, CHRISTOPH ESCHENBACH, PIANO: Works by Beethoven, Schoenberg, Dvorak. 8 p.m. June 27; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
TRIBUTE TO SEGOVIA: Guitarist Christopher Parkening headlines a tribute to Spanish guitarist Andres Segovia, with works by Bach, Dowland, Sanz, Weiss, Sor, Tansman, Villa-Lobos, Torroba, Tarrega and Albeniz. 8 p.m. June 28; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
JAMES BROWN, THE OHIO PLAYERS:
With Jimmie “J.J.” Walker. 7:30 p.m. June 29; $38; Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., Merrillville, Ind. 219-769-6600, 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Lang Lang, piano; works by Beethoven; 8 p.m. June 29; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
WILLY PORTER: With Alice Peacock. 9 p.m. June 29; $15; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
TASTE OF CHICAGO: Annual food fest features chef demonstrations, a wine garden, major music and dancing events as well as family activities. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 29, 30, July 1-7; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 8; free; Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3315.
CHICAGO: 7:30 p.m. June 30; $35-$50; Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. 847-671-5100, 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Coincides with Taste of Chicago. Hours subject to change. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. June 30, July 1; free; Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3370.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Adina Nitescu, soprano; Florence Quivar, mezzo-soprano; Vinson Cole, tenor; John Relyea, bass-baritone; Chicago Symphony Chorus; Verdi’s “Requiem”; 8 p.m. June 30; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
PATTI LABELLE: 8 p.m. June 30; $25-$40; Paramount Arts Centre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. 630-896-6666, 312-559-1212.
NAPERVILLE RIBFEST: Food, entertainment and kid-friendly activities. Noon-10 p.m. June 30, July 1, 3; 5-10 p.m. July 2; noon-10 p.m. July 4. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m; $4 adults, free for children under 12; free for adults and children on July 4 after 6 p.m.; Knoch Park, West St. and Martin Ave., Naperville. 630-848-5000.
JULY
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TASTE OF CHICAGO: See June 27-30 listing.
NAPERVILLE RIBFEST: See June 27-30 listing.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Andre Watts, piano; works by Schoenberg, Mendelssohn, Schubert; 7 p.m. July 1; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHRISTOPH ESCHENBACH, CONDUCTOR AND PIANO; MIRIAM FRIED, VIOLIN; JAMES TOCCO, PIANO: Vocalists from Lyric Opera Center for American Artists, Steans Institute faculty; works by Berg, Schoenberg, Brahms, Schubert. 7 p.m. July 2; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER: 8 p.m. July 3; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Andre Raphel Smith, conductor; Kevin Maynor, bass; Independence Eve celebration. 7:30 p.m. July 3; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
PANTERA: Slayer, Static K, Skrape, Morbid Angel. 6 p.m. July 3; $40; Allstate Arena (Rosemont Horizon), 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. 847-635-6601, 312-559-1212.
POISON: With Warrant, Quiet Riot, Enuff Znuff. 5:30 p.m. July 3; $30.50; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
TASTE OF LOMBARD: Food from more than 20 restaurants, live music, arts and crafts, carnival, children’s games. 6 p.m.-midnight July 3, 6; 2-11 p.m. July 4; 6-11 p.m. July 5; 2 p.m.-midnight July 7; 2-7 p.m. July 8; free; Madison Meadow Park, 600 E. Madison St., Lombard. 630-932-4812. www.tasteoflombard.com.
AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL OF LIFE: Music, dance, live performances and island food and drink. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4-8; free; Washington Park, 740 E. 56th St. 312-427-0266.
LIFE UNDER 30: An irreverent look at life under 30. 7:30 p.m. July 4-7; 6:30 p.m. July 8; $10; Roadworks Productions at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-742-7994.
AEROSMITH: Details TBA. July 5; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616.
MATTHIAS GOERNE, BARITONE; CHRISTOPH ESCHENBACH, PIANO: Works by Schumann. 8 p.m. July 5; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK CHORUS: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Valentina Lisitsa and Alexei Kuznetsoff, piano; works by Schubert, Paart, Bruckner, Dvorak, Brahms. 7:30 p.m. July 5, 6; free; St. Paul Catholic Church, 2127 W. 22nd Pl. 312-742-4763.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Emanuel Ax, piano; works by Weber, Mozart, Mendelssohn; 8 p.m. July 6; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
DIDO: 7:30 p.m. July 6; $20.50-$40.50; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND: With Macy Gray, Angelique Kidjo. 6 p.m. July 6, 7; $49.85, six-ticket limit; Soldier Field, 1600 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-747-1285, 312-559-1212.
RHYTHM AND ROOTS FESTIVAL: Music, dance, crafts and storytelling from around the world. Noon-4 p.m. July 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, Aug. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26; adults $7, children $3.50; Brookfield Zoo, 1st Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield. 708-485-0263.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Julia Fischer, violin; works by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich; 8 p.m. July 7; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; David Schrader, organ; works by Piston, Colgrass, Copland. 7:30 p.m. July 7, 8; free; Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. 312-742-4763.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: Leslie Dunner, conductor; children’s concert. 11 a.m. July 7; $3-$5, Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ROCK AROUND THE BLOCK: Four music stages, arts-and-crafts vendors, food, a family area and more. Noon-10 p.m. July 7, 8; $5 donation benefits the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce; Lincoln, Belmont and Ashland Aves. 773-472-7171.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: William Eddins, conductor; Miriam Fried, violin; works by Lorenz, Bruch, Debussy, Ravel; 7 p.m. July 8; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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BARBARA COOK AND KEVIN COLE: 8 p.m. July 9; $10-$50; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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MAVIS STAPLES: With Trinity United Church of Christ Choir and special guests. 8 p.m. July 10; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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CELEBRATE ON STATE STREET FESTIVAL: Juried arts-and-crafts fair, live entertainment on two stages, food and family activities. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 11-16; free; State Street, at Randolph Street. 312-782-9160.
COWBOY JUNKIES: With Jeb Loy Nichols. 8 p.m. July 11; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: James Paul, conductor; Wendy Warner, cello; works by Piston, Bernstein, Sibelius. 7:30 p.m. July 11, 13; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
THE WATER ENGINE: A production of the 1940s radio drama about an inventor and his invention. 7:30 p.m. July 11-14; 6:30 p.m. July 15; $10; Steppenwolf Theatre Company at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-742-7994.
GARRICK OHLSSON, PIANO: Works by Bach, Liszt, Debussy, Schoenberg, Webern. 8 p.m. July 12; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
BON JOVI: 7:30 p.m. July 13; $28-$70.50; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Sir Andrew Davis, conductor; Sarah Chang, violin; works by Brahms, R. Strauss; 8 p.m. July 13; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE MAGNIFICENT MILE ART FESTIVAL: More than 200 artists at a downtown setting along the Chicago River. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 13, 14; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 15; free; Chicago Tribune Pioneer Court, 435 N. Michigan Ave. 815-937-0920.
THE IRISH TENORS: 8 p.m. July 13; $45-$100; Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. 312-902-1500, 312-559-1212.
STEEL PULSE: Toots and the Maytals. 9 p.m. July 13; $28.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO FOLK AND ROOTS FESTIVAL: Craft and dance workshops, a children’s tent, food and more will be part of the two-day music celebration presented by the Old Town School of Folk Music. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. July 14, 15; $5 donation; Welles Park at Lincoln and Montrose Aves. 773-728-6000.
TOM CHAPIN AND FRIENDS KIDS CONCERT: 11 a.m. July 14; $5; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Sir Andrew Davis, conductor; Leonidas Kavakos, violin; John de Lancie, actor; actors from the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago Children’s Choir; works by Bach/Webern, Berg, Mendelssohn; 8 p.m. July 14; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS, CHICAGO CHILDREN’S CHOIR: James Paul, conductor; Terry Edwards, chorus master; Jonita Lattimore, soprano; Karen Brunssen, mezzo-soprano; John Aler, tenor; works by Dohnanyi, Mendelssohn, Britten. 7:30 p.m. July 14, 15; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
PHIL LESH AND FRIENDS: With String Cheese Incident. 4 p.m. July 14; $37.50 in advance, $39.50 at door; Alpine Valley Music Theatre, 2699 Highway D, East Troy, Wis. 312-559-1212.
STYX, BAD COMPANY, BILLY SQUIER: Details TBA. July 14; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Sir Andrew Davis, conductor; Leon Fleisher, piano; Larry Combs, clarinet; works by Mozart; 7 p.m. July 15; $10-$40; 1 p.m. concert free with no park admission required; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
L.A.T.E. RIDE: Ride 25 moonlit miles through downtown and North Side neighborhoods on this 13th annual recreational ride. Call or register online at www.lateride.org. Midnight July 15; $30-$40, entry fee is $30 until May 31; $35 June 1 until July 11; and $40 the night of the ride; Buckingham Fountain, 500 S. Lake Shore Dr. 773-918-RIDE.
VANS WARPED TOUR: 311, Rancid, Fenix TX, Hank Williams III, The Misfits and others. Details TBA. July 15; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616.
CHANTICLEER: Matthew Alber, Christopher Fritzsche, Ian Howell, soprano; Jesse Antin, Jay White, Philip Wilder, alto; Kevin Baum, Michael Lichtenauer, Matthew Oltman, tenor; Eric Alatorre, Thomas Bold, David Alan Marshall, baritone and bass; works by Byrd, Tomkins, Gesualdo, Monteverdi, Schutz, Brouwer, Leon. 8 p.m. July 16; $10-$35, Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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CHICAGO OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL: Classic movies under the stars. 6:30 p.m. July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; Free; Grant Park, 500 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-7529.
THE NEVILLE BROTHERS: Angelique Kidjo. 8 p.m. July 17; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST: A drama about a powerful Southern family that will go to any lengths to get their way. 7:30 p.m. July 18-21; 6:30 p.m. July 22; $10; Eclipse Theatre Company at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-742-7994.
YEFIM BRONFMAN, PIANO: Works by Berg, Salonen, Prokofiev, Brahms. 8 p.m. July 18; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Josep Pons, conductor; Jose Maria Gallardo, guitar; Isabel Monar, soprano; works by Rodrigo. 7:30 p.m. July 18, 20; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
BROOKFEST: Local restaurants, craft exhibitors, entertainment and children’s activities, including a carnival. 6-11 p.m. July 19; 5-11 p.m. July 20; 2-11 p.m. July 21, 22; $3 adults, $1 children, free on Thursday; J.C. Ehlert Park, Elm and Gerritsen Avenues, Brookfield. 773-868-3010.
ISABEL MONAR, SOPRANO; ALBERT GUINOVART, PIANO: Works by Rodrigo, Granados and Montsalvatge. 7:30 p.m. July 19; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
PHILHARMONIA QUARTETT BERLIN: Philippe Entremont, piano; works by Mozart, Schulhoff, Brahms. 8 p.m. July 19; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ROD STEWART: Details TBA. July 19; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Daniel Barenboim, conductor and piano; works by Mozart, Mahler; 8 p.m. July 20; $10-$60; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
JOURNEY, PETER FRAMPTON, JOHN WAITE: Details TBA. July 20; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616.
OLD ST. PATRICK’S WORLD’S LARGEST BLOCK PARTY: Live music on two stages along with food, drinks and a raffle. Proceeds support community outreach efforts of Old St. Patrick’s Church. 5-10:30 p.m. July 20, 21; $30 in advance, $35 at door; Old St. Patrick’s Church, 700 W. Adams St. 312-648-1021.
BACKSTREET BOYS: With Shaggy, Krystal. 7:30 p.m. July 21; $32.50-$127.50; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Daniel Barenboim, conductor; “Noche Latina”; 8 p.m. July 21; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS: Robert Page, conductor; Robin Blitch Wiper, soprano; Matthew Chellis, tenor; Ron Raines, baritone; selections from “Camelot,” “Paint Your Wagon,” “Gigi,” “Brigadoon,” and “My Fair Lady.” 7:30 p.m. July 21, 22; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
JETHRO TULL: 8 p.m. July 21; $46.50; Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. 312-902-1500, 312-559-1212.
MAYOR’S CUP YOUTH SOCCER FEST: A five-on-five soccer tournament on 42 fields on the lakefront. Plus entertainment and activities, including ethnic dance performances and gymnastics. 9 a.m. July 21, 22; free; Montrose Harbor, 4400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-744-3315.
SHEFFIELD GARDEN WALK AND FESTIVAL: More than 100 neighborhood gardens, workshops, guided tours of the historic Sheffield neighborhood, live music, food and drink, children’s activities and more. Noon-5:30 p.m. July 21, 22; $5; Webster and Sheffield. 773-929-9255.
SANDWICH ANTIQUES MARKET FAIR: More than 500 dealers offer furniture, textiles, jewelry and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 17, July 22, Aug. 19, Sept. 23, Oct. 28; $5; Sandwich Antiques Market, 1 block north of Route 34, Sandwich. 773-227-4464.
PLAZAS DE MEXICO: Presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, this daylong arts festival and concert will feature family activities and live music by Sones de Mexico, the CSO Brass Ensemble, the Icarus String Quartet and others. At 3 p.m. conductor Daniel Barenboim and the CSO perform a full concert featuring works by Latin American composers. 11 a.m. July 22; free; Harrison Park, 1824 S. Wood St. 312-294-3000.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: Erich Kunzel, conductor; Kathleen Brett, soprano; David Fischer, tenor; Daniel Narducci, baritone; North Shore Choral Society; “Broadway Night” will feature works by Kander, Berlin, Porter, Wilson, Schonberg, Larson, Webber, Menken, John. 7 p.m. July 22; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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EROICA TRIO: Works by Bach/Dudley, Piazzolla, Martinu, Brahms. 8 p.m. July 23; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB PRESENTS RUBEN GONZALEZ AND IBRAHIM FERRER: Boubacar Traore. 8 p.m. July 24; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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THE CHERRY ORCHARD: An adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s drama about a woman and her brother poised on the edge of financial ruin. 7:30 p.m. July 25-28; 6:30 p.m. July 29; $10; Hypocrites at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-742-7994.
DUPAGE COUNTY FAIR: The fair features a carnival, food and exhibits including livestock, home economics, agricultural science and arts and crafts. Entertainment includes two main acts: Tracy Lawrence at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Aaron Tippin at 8 p.m. Thursday. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 25-29; $5 adults, $3 seniors, children under age 10 free; DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Rd., Wheaton. 630-668-6636.
EMERSON STRING QUARTET: Works by Mendelssohn, Webern, Brahms. 8 p.m. July 25; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
FIESTA DEL SOL: Pilsen area festival featuring live music, food, arts and crafts and entertainment. 5-10 p.m. July 26; 5-11 p.m. July 27; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 28; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 29; free; 1400 W. Cermak Rd. 312-666-2663.
DAWN UPSHAW, SOPRANO; MARGO GARRETT, PIANO: Works by Haydn, Mahler, Golijov, Ives. 8 p.m. July 26; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Peter Serkin, piano; works by Brahms, Schoenberg; 8 p.m. July 27; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED: 9 p.m. July 27; $26.50; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: James Paul, conductor; Philippe Bianconi, piano; works by Canning, Walton, Brahms. 7:30 p.m. July 27, 29; Free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
JESSICA ANDREWS AND BILLY GILMAN: 8 p.m. July 28; $26; Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl., Merrillville, Ind. 219-769-6600, 312-559-1212.
BRIAN SETZER 88 COMEBACK: 9 p.m. July 28; $25; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: James Paul, conductor; Kelley Nassief, soprano; Philip Webb, tenor; an evening of opera overtures and arias by Respighi and others. 7 p.m. July 28; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
PAN-AMERICAN FESTIVAL: Annual festival celebrating Pan-American heritage. Noon-11 p.m. Aug. 5; admission TBA; Soldier Field, 1600 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-421-5272.
NORTH SHORE ART FESTIVAL: Features national and international award-winning artists, an international food fest, live music and children’s activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 28, 29; free; Niles North High School, Lawler Ave. and Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. 847-673-0240.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL’S 2001 GALA BENEFIT: Vocalist Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, conductor Christoph Eschenbach and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert of Viennese music. A cocktail reception precedes the concert, which will be followed by a black-tie dinner. 5:30 p.m. July 28 concert begins at 7 p.m; $600, $10 to $60 for concert only; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5026.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor; Tzimon Barto, piano; works by Glinka, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky; 7 p.m. July 29; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
VENETIAN NIGHT: Watch boats decorated in white lights sail by in this 44th annual event. 8:30-10:30 p.m. July 29; Monroe Harbor, Monroe St. at the lake. 312-744-2964.
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ANDREA MARCOVICCI: 8 p.m. July 30; $10-$50; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ROXY MUSIC: 7:30 p.m. July 30; $45-$75; Allstate Arena (Rosemont Horizon), 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. 847-635-6601, 312-559-1212.
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LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND: 8 p.m. July 31; $10-$45; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Arthur Fagan, conductor; Lyric Opera Center for American Artists, Richard Pearlman, director; excerpts from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and Verdi’s “La Traviata.” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 3; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
INTO THE WOODS: A musical twist on Stephen Sondheim’s contemporary classic. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1-4; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5; $10; Porchlight Theatre at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-742-7994.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: David Alan Miller, conductor; Emily Pulley, soprano; Lucille Beer, mezzo-soprano; Jonathan Welch, tenor; John Packard, baritone; works by Puccini; 8 p.m. Aug. 1; $10-$25; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
SIR THOMAS ALLEN, BARITONE; MALCOLM MARTINEAU, PIANO: Works by Beethoven, Wolf, Mahler, Faure, Ives, Copland. 8 p.m. Aug. 2; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
RAY CHARLES: 9 p.m. Aug. 2; $55; House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000, 312-559-1212.
COON CREEK COUNTRY DAYS: Carnival, entertainment, crafts, classic-car show, food, a dessert bake-off, fireworks, a 2K and a 10K run, and a parade at noon Sunday. 6-10 p.m. Aug. 2; 6-11 p.m. Aug. 3; noon-11 p.m. Aug. 4; 1-9:30 p.m. Aug. 5; Bruce Ream Memorial Park, Jefferson Street, three blocks west of State Street, Hampshire. 847-683-2236.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Daniel Barenboim, conductor; Claudio Bohorquez, cello; works by Schumann, Dvorak; 8 p.m. Aug. 3; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
JAMES TAYLOR & BAND: 8 p.m. Aug. 3; $40-$50; Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Daniel Barenboim, conductor; Waltraud Meier, mezzo-soprano; Thomas Moser, tenor; Rosemarie Lang, mezzo-soprano; Act II of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde”; 8 p.m. Aug. 4; $10-$60; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Christopher Bell, chorus master; Kathleen Brett, soprano; Tracy Watson, mezzo; James Taylor, tenor; Bruce Hall, bass; works by Haydn, Shostakovich. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 5; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
NORTHALSTED MARKET DAYS: Fine art, food, entertainment and live music. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 4, 5; $2; Halsted St. between Belmont Ave. and Addison St. 773-868-3010.
DAVE RUDOLF TRIO KIDS CONCERT: 11 a.m. Aug. 4; $3-$5; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Daniel Barenboim, conductor; Alex Klein, oboe; works by R. Strauss, Mahler; 8 p.m. Aug. 5; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
SADE: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5; $37.50-$85; Allstate Arena (Rosemont Horizon), 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. 847-635-6601, 312-559-1212.
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EUROPA GALANTE: Andreas Scholl, countertenor; works by Vivaldi. 8 p.m. Aug. 6; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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THE BLACK FAMILY FEATURING MARY, FRANCES AND THE BLACK FAMILY: Kathy Mattea. 8 p.m. Aug. 7; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; works by J. Strauss, Schumann, Stravinsky. . 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 10; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
LOS LOBOS: With Julieta Venegas. 8 p.m. Aug. 8; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
THE PIANO LESSON: August Wilson’s play about a family’s history and the piano that may be the key to their past. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8-11; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12; $10; Congo Square at Theater on the Lake, 2400 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-742-7994.
LOS TANGUEROS: Christopher O’Riley, piano; Pablo Ziegler, piano; 8 p.m. Aug. 9; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
TONY BENNETT WITH THE RALPH SHARON QUARTET: 8 p.m. Aug. 10, 11; $10-$60; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR: Entertainment, livestock and 4-H exhibits, carnival midway, food booths and more. 9-midnight Aug. 10-19; $3, seniors, $2; 12 and younger free; Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield. 217-782-6661.
ROCK THE RIVER: Entertainment, river boat cruises, fishing derby, the world’s largest fish fry, arts and crafts, children’s events and more. 5-10 p.m. Aug. 10, 11; Wacker Dr. and Michigan Ave. along the Chicago River. 312-222-3917.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Gil Shaham, violin; works by John Williams, Prokofiev. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 12; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
MAXWELL STREET KLEZMER BAND KIDS CONCERT: 10 a.m. Aug. 11; $3-$5; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
RETRO ON ROSCOE: Antique car and motorcycle show, with music, food and arts and crafts. Noon-10 p.m. Aug. 11, 12; free, $5 donation requested; Roscoe Street and Damen Avenue. 773-665-4682.
RICK SPRINGFIELD: 7, 10 p.m. Aug. 11; $30; Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-7437, 312-559-1212.
WEED STREET FESTIVAL: Live music, food, art, shopping and entertainment. 3 p.m. Aug. 11, 12; $10 cover on Saturday; $15 on Sunday; Joe’s, 940 W. Weed St. 312-337-3486.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: “Swing Time” featuring Erich Kunzel, conductor; Michael Gough, vocals; Steve Bailey and Partner, Lindy Hop dancers; 7 p.m. Aug. 12; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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ALICIA DE LARROCHA, PIANO: Works by Granados. 8 p.m. Aug. 13; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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GEORGE BENSON: With Nnenna Freelon. 8 p.m. Aug. 14; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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VALENTINA LISITSA AND ALEXEI KUZNETSOFF, PIANOS: Works by Bolcom, Bartok, Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: David Alan Miller, conductor; Jeremy Denk, piano; works by Ives/Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Copland, Stravinsky and others. 8 p.m. Aug. 15; $10-$25; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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THE FOUR TOPS, THE TEMPTATIONS: 8 p.m. Aug. 16; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
GRANT PARK SYMPHONY AND CHORUS: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Christopher Bell, chorus master; Jonita Lattimore, soprano; Phyllis Pancella, mezzo-soprano; Jonathan Welch, tenor; David Pittsinger, bass; Verdi’s “Requiem.” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 18; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Inca Son; a program of Latin favorites and melodies from the Andes region. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17; free; Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S. Columbus Dr. 312-742-4763.
BRUCE HORNSBY: 8 p.m. Aug. 17; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHICAGO AIR & WATER SHOW: Action on the lake and in the air performed by U.S. military watercraft and the Air Force Thunderbirds flying team. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 18, 19; free; lakefront near North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-744-3315.
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR: Entertainment, livestock and 4-H exhibits, carnival midway, food and more. 9-midnight Aug. 10-19; $3, seniors $2; 12 and younger free; Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield. 217-782-6661.
JOHN MELLENCAMP: Aug. 18; $25.50-$70.50; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 312-559-1212.
PETER, PAUL AND MARY: 8 p.m. Aug. 18; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
THE ZUCCHINI BROTHERS KIDS CONCERT: 11 a.m. Aug. 18; $3-$5; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
BOSTON POPS ORCHESTRA: Keith Lockhart, conductor; Mariachi Cobre. 7 p.m. Aug. 19; $10-$50; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
SANDWICH ANTIQUES MARKET FAIR: More than 500 dealers offer furniture, textiles, jewelry and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 19; $5; Sandwich Antiques Market, 1 block north of Route 34, Sandwich. 773-227-4464.
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EAST MEETS JAZZ FEATURING SANDIP BURMAN, STANLEY CLARKE, HOWARD LEVY, JERRY GOODMAN, STEVE SMITH, PAUL BOLLENBACK AND DAVID PIETRO: 8 p.m. Aug. 20; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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SHAWN COLVIN: With Emmylou Harris and Spyboy. 8 p.m. Aug. 21; $10-$35; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: Zubin Mehta, conductor; Pinchas Zukerman, violin; works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert; 8 p.m. Aug. 22; $10-$60; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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BARENAKED LADIES: Details TBA. Aug. 24; Tweeter Center Chicago, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. 708-614-1616.
SWEENEY TODD: Concert staging of Stephen Sondheim’s classic, starring Patti LuPone, George Hearn and Sherrill Milnes. 8 p.m. Aug. 24; $10-$60; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
VIVA CHICAGO! Cumbias, merengue, salsa and more at this year’s festival of music from around the world. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Hours subject to change. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Aug. 26; free; Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3370.
BUCKTOWN ARTS FEST: Artists from the Bucktown area display paintings, photographs, crafts and other works. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 25, 26; free; Senior Citizens Park, 2300 N. Oakley. 312-409-8305.
CELTIC NIGHT: GREAT BIG SEA, NATALIE MCMASTER, MICHAEL MCDERMOTT: 7 p.m. Aug. 25; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
PORT CLINTON ART FESTIVAL: Artists display their photographs, jewelry, ceramics, furniture, sculpture, glass, wood and mixed media. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 25, 26; downtown Highland Park. 847-432-0166.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: Erich Kunzel, conductor; Canadian Brass. 7 p.m. Aug. 26; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
SPIRIT OF SOUTH SHORE CELEBRATION: Arts and cultural celebration highlighting the Southeast Side communities with music and dance performances, exhibits, children’s activities and more. Free trolley to event locations. 10 a.m. Aug. 26; free; various locations. 773-324-0494.
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PATTI LUPONE: 8 p.m. Aug. 27; $10-$50; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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SPALDING GRAY: The storyteller interviews the audience to improvise a monologue. 8 p.m. Aug. 28; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Martin Theatre, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO: Program A: Kylian’s “Petit Mort,” Naharin’s “Passomezzo,” Kylian’s “Sechs Tanze,” Naharin’s “Minus 16.” 8 p.m. Aug. 29, 30; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ANDY NARELL AND SANDIP BURMAN: 7 p.m. Aug. 29; $20; Ravinia Festival, Bennett Gordon Hall, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
RHYTHM REVOLUTION: 7 p.m. Aug. 30; $20; Ravinia Festival, Bennett-Gordon Hall, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL: Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Greg Osby and the NDR Band, and more. Hours subject to change. 4-9:30 p.m. Aug. 30, 31; 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 2; free; Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3370.
JACK DEJOHNETTE AND GIOVANNI HIDALGO: 7 p.m. Aug. 31; $20; Ravinia Festival, Bennett-Gordon Hall, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO: Program B: Sappington’s “Cobras in the Moonlight,” Duato’s “Jardi Tancat,” De Jesus’ “Without Walls,” Naharin’s “Minus 16”; 8 p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 1; $10-$30; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
CHICAGO PERCUSSION ALL-STARS: Featuring Paul Wertico, Hamid Drake, Ed Harrison, Alejo Poveda and Mike Murritt. 7 p.m. Sept. 1; $20; Ravinia Festival, Bennett-Gordon Hall, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO: Children’s concert. 3 p.m. Sept. 1; $5; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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FIESTA BORICUA: Popular Latin American festival featuring Caribbean cuisine, entertainment, local artisans and vendors. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 2; Division Street between California and Western Aves. 312-421-5272.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: Marvin Hamlisch, conductor; Jubilant Sykes, baritone. 7 p.m. Sept. 2; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Bennett-Gordon Hall, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: Erich Kunzel, conductor; Michael Chertock, piano; works by Tchaikovsky. 7 p.m. Sept. 3; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Bennett-Gordon Hall, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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AROUND THE COYOTE FESTIVAL: Studio walk and art/performance exhibition features works by 800 artists. 6-10 p.m. Sept. 6; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 7, 8; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 9; $5-$10; Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood. 773-342-6777.
81ST GERMAN-AMERICAN FESTIVAL: Cultural programs, music, dancing, entertainment and ethnic food. Noon Sept. 7-9; free; Lincoln Plaza, Western, Lincoln and Leland.
FRANK SINATRA JR. WITH THE RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: “Sinatra on Sinatra.” 8 p.m. Sept. 8; $10-$40; Ravinia Festival, Green Bay Road 1/2 mile north of Lake-Cook Road, Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
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CHICAGO CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL: 11 areas of entertainment. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 16; free; Grant Park,
300 S. Columbus Dr. 312-744-3370.
NAPERVILLE RIVERWALK FINE ARTS FAIR: Juried exhibition and sale by more than 125 nationwide artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15, 16; free; Naperville Riverwalk, Jackson between Main and Eagle Streets, Naperville. 630-355-2530.
WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL: Traditional, contemporary and fusion music from around the world. Venues and times will vary. 8 p.m. Sept. 20-30; various locations. 312-742-1938.
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