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Festivals June 21-27: Geneva Swedish Days, Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Inferno Fest and more

Starts before Friday

Geneva Swedish Days: 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19; 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20; 10 a.m. Friday, June 21; 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22; and 10 a.m. Sunday, June 23, in downtown Geneva. Live music, craft beer tent, a carnival, Kids’ Day on Friday, Sweden Väst, Geneva’s Got Talent music competition, multiethnic food booths, annual 5K Lopp Run at 8 a.m. Saturday at Peck Farm and more. Music from Flat Cats at 7 p.m. Thursday; Rico at 5 p.m. and Libido Funk Circus at 7 p.m. Friday; and Classical Blast at 5 p.m. and The Ron Burgundy’s at 7 p.m. Saturday. Kids’ Day Parade at 11 a.m. Friday and Grand Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. Free; cost for some events. genevachamber.com/events/swedish-days.

Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 20; 4-11 p.m. Friday, June 21; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 22; and noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, in downtown Downers Grove. Live music, food, carnival rides, car show and more. Craft Beer & Cocktail Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday featuring Downers Grove breweries Goldfinger and Alter, along with 24 local craft breweries. $2 for a 3-ounce tasting. Festival of Cars from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Music lineup: Thursday: Taylor Dance Party at 6:15 p.m. and ARRA at 8:30 p.m.; Friday: Valius at 5 p.m., Too Hype Crew at 7:15 p.m., and Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: April and Kevin at noon, DJ Dirty Donuts at 1:30 p.m., Jonny Lyons & The Pride at 5 p.m., Hello Weekend at 7:15 p.m., and 7th heaven at 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Trippin Billies at 5:45 p.m. and Mike & Joe at 8 p.m. Entertainment area and beer garden is $5 for ages 16 and older. rotarygrovefest.com.

Friday, June 21

Fun Day In The Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Kids’ entertainment features Super Stolie. Free. heparks.org.

Abilities Expo: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. An event for the disability community. Play quad rugby, climb an all-inclusive climbing wall, dance with the Rollettes, meet a mini horse, connect with the community and more. Free. Register at abilities.com/chicago.

Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Live music, entertainment from Chris Minardi — One Man Jam, Rubber Duck Olympics and food vendors. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Three days of strawberry-infused events await at Long Grove's Strawberry Fest Friday through Sunday, June 21-23. Courtesy of Grimaldi Public Relations

Strawberry Fest: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, June 21; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 22; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at 145 Old McHenry Road, downtown Long Grove. Three days of strawberry-infused food and drinks, carnival rides, family activities, magic shows, pie-eating contests and more. Live music on three stages, including Of Perception: A Doors Tribute at 6:30 p.m. and Kashmir at 9 p.m. Friday; 7th heaven at 4:30 p.m., The Gingers at 6:30 p.m. and Hi Infidelity at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Hillbilly Rockstarz Presents: Don’t Rock the Jukebox at 4 p.m. Sunday. $5 daily; free for kids 12 and younger. longgrove.org/festival/strawberry-fest.

First Nations Film Festival: 2-4 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Evanston Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. The mission of the festival is to advocate for and celebrate the works of Native American filmmakers. The films will be screened in the Community Meeting Room. Free. epl.org.

Cuisine at the Crossroads: 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 21, at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 E. State St., North Aurora. 10 food trucks and a live DJ. Free entry and parking. northaurora.org.

Food Truck Fridays: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Sugar Grove Police Department parking lot, 10 Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. Food trucks. Limited seating available; bring a lawn chair. Parking is limited, overflow parking is at the business plaza next door. sugargrovechamber.org.

Freedom Car Show: 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Hanover Township, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Classic cars, food, raffles and a DJ. Trophies will be awarded to Best of Show, Top 10 and People’s Choice. Hosted by Hanover Township. Free for spectators. bartlettil.gov.

Lake Fest: 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 21; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 22; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, June 23, in Water Tower Park, Island Lake. Live music, carnival rides, refreshments and more. Music from Jordan McLaughlin at 7 p.m. and Ivy Ford at 9 p.m. Friday; Down Pour at 7 p.m. and Blackened 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and Trabuco at 2 p.m. Sunday. Free; VIP tables and unlimited ride wristbands for purchase. villageofislandlake.com.

Skyline Sessions Concert Series: 5-9 p.m. Friday and Thursday, June 20 and 27, at the Wave Wall Stage at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Jaasx at 5 p.m. and Tri Nohbi & Gold Haze at 6:30 p.m. Friday; Dan Wade at 5 p.m. and 2 Jay Way at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. navypier.org.

Ravinia Brewing Company will be at the Taste of Highland Park Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, at The Lot. Courtesy of enjoyhighlandpark.com

Taste of Highland Park: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, at The Lot, 525 Central Ave., Highland Park. Headliners include Nine Days at 7 p.m. and Dishwalla at 8:30 p.m. Friday, and Serendipity at 6 p.m. and Spin Doctors at 8 p.m. Saturday. Highland Park restaurants will be selling special dishes and beverages. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com/the-lot.

Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series: 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, at Suzette's Creperie, 211 W. Front St., Wheaton, and 11 a.m. Sunday, June 23, under the Innovator Hale Street Tents in Wheaton. Performances by The Shy Sheks at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and ZAZZ Trio at 11 a.m. Sunday. Free. downtownwheaton.com/summermusic.

Fridays Rock! & Roll in Meadows Concert Series: 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Kimball Hill Park, 3266 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Class of '68 performs at 6 p.m. and Nerdvana at 8 p.m. Free. cityrm.org.

Live Music at Bridges Beer Garden: 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Bridges Beer Garden, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Stevie Swing performs. Food and beverages for purchase. Free. heparks.org.

STC Live!: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday and Wednesday, June 21 and 26, on 1st Street Plaza and various locations in downtown St. Charles. Performances by Leslie Hunt on Friday and Nicole Devine on Wednesday. Free. stcalliance.org/stclive.

Wheaton Park District Summer Entertainment Series: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. The Ides of March with Jim Peterik and Mulberry Street will perform. $10. Tickets: memorialparkwheaton.com.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Save the Clocktower will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Soda performs. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Three Dog Night with special guest Asia featuring John Payne: 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Gates open at 6 p.m. Standing-room-only in front of the stage; bag chairs in designated areas; bag chairs and blankets on the grass. General admission: $37. paramountaurora.com.

Glen Ellyn Shot In the Dark: 8:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Holes & Knolls, 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn. After-hours mini golf using lit balls through glowing obstacles. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. $10. gepark.org.

Hawthorn Woods Movies in the Park: Dusk Friday, June 21, at Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. See “Wish.” Free. vhw.org.

Movies Under The Stars: Dusk Friday, June 21, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. See “Elemental.” Concessions available or bring a picnic. Free. bgparks.org.

St. Nectarios Greek Fest: Friday through Sunday, June 21-23, at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Road, Palatine. Greek food, music, dancing, wines, beer, kids’ games and more. Drive-up food takeout. stnectariosgoc.org/event/greek-fest.

Saturday, June 22

Calibre Car Show: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Themed car show featuring the Windy City Z Club. Sponsored by Calibre Coffee. Free. shopthearb.com/events.

Pollinatorpallooza!: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Randall Oaks Recreation Center, 500 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Taste honey, play pollinator games, take home native wildflower seeds and watch a pollinator parade at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Zoo admission: $6; free for kids 1 and younger and U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org.

Glenview's Summer Fest runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Glenview Metra Station, followed by Summer Fest After Sunset from 6-10 p.m. Courtesy of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce

Summer Fest: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Glenview Metra Station, Lehigh Avenue, Glenview. Local vendors, artists, interactive kids’ activities and more from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by Summer Fest After Sunset from 6-10 p.m. with live music from Heard Immunity and Mad Eye, food and drinks. Free to the public with a door donation benefiting Northfield Township Food Pantry; $50 VIP tickets for the After Sunset event available. glenviewchamber.com.

Vernon Township’s 15th Community Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, in the west parking lot at Prairie View Metra Station, 23034 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove. Rain or shine. Free. vernontownship.com.

Creativity at the Crossroads: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Riverfront Park, 25 E. State St., North Aurora. Over 50 local artists and crafters will be selling their wares. Food vendors include Serna’s Grill and Dulce Tentaciones Mexicanas. northaurora.org.

The Magnificent Mile Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, at 865 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. View the original art of 60 artists in the plaza and sidewalks of 875 N. Michigan Ave. (previously known as the Hancock Building). Free. amdurproductions.com/event/the-magnificent-mile-art-festival.

Grayslake AuthorFest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake. Fest celebrating books, authors and bookish activities. grayslakehistory.org.

Youth and Family Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at American Legion Post 690, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine, and in the Palatine town square. Look back at 100 years of history of the nation and Palatine with historical military vehicles, historical picture boards, a rock-climbing wall, an obstacle course, a bouncy house and more. Free. alpost690.us.

Elmhurst Family Pride Fest: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road, Elmhurst. Hosted by the church and Elmhurst Pride Collective, this family-friendly outdoor event includes music by DJ Sutton, treats, crafts, games, vendors, raffles and more. The Chicago Celtic Pipe Band will lead the kickoff, as well as a performance by the Belong Pride Guard. Free. elmhurstpridecollective.com/pride-24.

Randhurst Street Fest: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 22, outside of the AMC Theatre at Randhurst Village, 1 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect. Live music from Mike & Joe at 12:15 p.m. and Wedding Banned at 3 p.m., kids’ zone, games, activities, food, beer garden and more. Free. randhurstvillage.com.

Hello Summer Fest: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Bounce houses, games, activities and live entertainment by Off the Charts. Free. we-goparks.org.

Live On The Lake Music Series: 2 p.m. to closing Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Saturday features Solid Ground Band at 2 p.m., Ivan Singh at 5:30 p.m. and Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress at 9 p.m.; Sunday features Carpacho y su Super Group Combo at 2 p.m., DJ Papa G at 4:30 p.m. and ESSO at 5:30 p.m. Free. navypier.org.

Rock the Fox — Legends of the Valley Music Festival and Fundraiser: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Food and live music from Deluxury, Flavor, Cox’s Army, Tyrant and more. Bring a lawn chair. Food and beverages are cash only. Entry: $10 donation; free for kids 12 and younger with a paid adult. Proceeds help support Mooseheart Child City and School. Tickets via “Rock the Fox” on EventBrite.com.

Summer Youth Powwow: 2-7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Trickster Cultural Center, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Celebrate Native American culture and youth leadership through literacy. Features dances, games, backpack giveaway with book bundles and a journal for youth registrants. Book titles are written by Native American authors. Free; registration required. tricksterculturalcenter.org.

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the East Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Route 83 and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Classic cars, entertainment and more. mplions.org/cruise-nights.

Sommerfest: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the American Aid Society, 259 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Live German music, authentic German food and beer. $5, free for kids 12 and younger. americanaidsocietyofgd.org.

Juneteenth Sip & Soul Festival: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at 7059 S. South Shore Drive, Chicago. A celebration of black excellence in music, art and business. Take a trolley tour of black-owned venues in Chicago, highlighting chefs, music and visual artists, wine and beer manufacturers and more. $25-$60. eventnoire.com.

The Divas with The Little Mermen: 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Wheaton Park District Summer Entertainment Series presents “The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band.” $10. Tickets: memorialparkwheaton.com.

The StingRays will perform at Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, on South Park Avenue. Courtesy of The StingRays

Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, on South Park Avenue, Lombard. Classic and custom cars, live music and kids’ activities, including face painting, balloon artists, magic shows and more. From 6-9 p.m., the StingRays perform 1950s, ’60s and ’70s rock ’n’ roll oldies. villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.

Roaring Nights: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. The zoo marks its 90th anniversary with music from The Fray. Tickets: $55. Parking fee applies. brookfieldzoo.org.

Elmhurst Community Ride: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22. As part of Elmhurst History Museum’s “The Bicycle: Two Wheels to Adventure” exhibit, Elmhurst Bicycle Club will lead a summer ride on low-traffic streets through Elmhurst. Free. elmhursthistory.org.

Brothers Osborne’s “Might As Well Be Us Tour”: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Country. $49.50-$119.50. saltshedchicago.com.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. navypier.org.

Vegandale: Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, in Grant Park, Butler Field, Chicago. Enjoy vegan food from hundreds of vendors from around the world, free samples, interactive art and more. Sunday features performances by 2 Chainz, Saweetie, NLE Choppa, Jadakiss and Fabolous. Tickets start at $15 Saturday and $60 Sunday. vegandalefest.com/chicago.

Sunday, June 23

Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. New and used motorcycle parts of all types and brands, leathers, sewing, jewelry, toys and more. Rain or shine. $10 for ages 15 and older. walneckswap.com.

Arlington Heights Garden Club Unique Boutique and Garden Walk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. The walk highlights residential gardens and community gardens and the boutique includes vendors with garden-themed items. Walk tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and free for kids 12 and younger. Admission to the boutique is free. ahgardenclub.com.

Lindenhurst Artisan Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Lindenhurst Center, 2082 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst. Artisans, local shops, kids’ activities, music, food vendors, coffee samplings and more. Free. facebook.com/hteventspopup.

Cantigny Jazz and Wine Fest: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Features five jazz acts on two stages and wine sampling stations. Bring chairs or blankets. Adults (music only): $50; adults (with wine): $75; kids under 21: $30. Gates open at 11 a.m. cantigny.org/event/jazz-and-wine-fest.

Park Ridge Garden Club Garden Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23. The 29th annual walk, “Art Along the Garden Path,” features several residential gardens and one municipal garden. Featured artists include Sharon Angelini, ceramics; ​Sharon Benigno, mosaic and glass garden art; Eileen Gustafson, pique assiette and concrete art; James Riha, woodworking; and Patricia Schuler, watercolors. $15 or $20 the day of; free for kids younger than 10. parkridgegardenclub.org/garden-walk.html.

Geneva Swedish Days Parade: 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23, along State Street in downtown Geneva. genevachamber.com/events/swedish-days.

Slammedenuff Chicago Car Show: 1-6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Car show features an indoor/outdoor upperclassmen showcase. $30. slammedenuff.com.

“Willy Wonka Jr.” at The Arb: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. HOTT Productions’ spring/summer session of Youth HOTT (Hands On Theatre Training) present Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” in Main Street Plaza. Free. shopthearb.com.

Vintage Baseball Game: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, on the Elmhurst University Mall, 190 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Hosted by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, featuring a “Town vs. Gown” showdown between the city of Elmhurst and Elmhurst University staff players. Free. elmhursthistory.org.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Smooth Sailing will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol permitted. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Monday, June 24

Mount Prospect Community Band Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, at Lions Park Bandshell, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Free. mppd.org/community-band.

Tuesday, June 25

Glen Ellyn Family Fun in the Neighborhood: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Spalding Park, 22W325 2nd St., Glen Ellyn. Free entertainment, interactive games and activities, face painting, arts and crafts and more. Pack a picnic. No registration required. gepark.org.

Addison Uncorked: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, on the Addison Historical Museum grounds, 135 W. Army Trail Road, Addison. Sample vintage wine, craft beer and hard seltzer while dining on light bites and listening to music from Addison’s Joe Kalish. 21 and older only. Rain location is the village hall rotunda. Fundraiser by the Addison Historical Society, the Addison Center for the Arts and the Women's Club of Addison. $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. addisonadvantage.org.

Buffalo Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Bucket Number 6 will perform. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. No outside alcohol allowed. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. The Flat Cats will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Downers Grove Summer Concert Series: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Fishel Park’s Veterans Memorial Pavilion, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove. Generation will perform classic rock/soul. Food and beverage sales start at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. dgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Huntley Concerts on the Square: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Huntley Town Square on Coral Street, Huntley. Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band will perform. Free. huntley.il.us.

Waukegan Band Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Stiner Pavilion at Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E. Seahorse Drive, Waukegan. Free. waukeganband.com.

Wednesday, June 26

Summer Block Party: 3-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Live bands, DJs and a Beer Garden stage with ’90s music, plus free, family-friendly activities including arts and crafts, video games, physical movement activities, interactive spray paint murals, and friendly games of corn hole and hopscotch along the South Dock. Fireworks at 9 p.m. navypier.org.

Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A rotating selection of food trucks will be available. lakezurich.org.

Bites and Bits Event Series: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Food trucks and live music. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the city of Rolling Meadows. Free. cityrm.org.

Hot tamales are ready to put contestants’ endurance to the test at a previous Highwood Inferno Fest. This year's fest runs from 4:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in Everts Park. Courtesy of Celebrate Highwood

Inferno Fest: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Spicy food and beverages, the Inferno Fest Eating Contest for ages 18 and older, and live rock and pop music by the Bob & Shawn Duo of the iPOP Band. celebratehighwood.org/inferno-fest.

Wednesdays Food Truck and Music: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Community Church, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Live entertainment and food trucks. Free. cityrm.org.

UnPlug at the Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Husky Park, 1100 Lee St., Wheeling. Step into a world of wonder and magic with Mr. Scott's Giant Bubble Show. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Pier Dance: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free dance lessons at the City Stage in Polk Bros Park. After the lessons, the floor will be open to free dance. navypier.org.

Glendale Heights Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Camera Park, 101 Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Family-friendly music. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Free. ghrec.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. O.R.D. Rocks will perform. Free. southelgin.com.

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Hillbilly Rockstarz will perform. Free. shopthearb.com.

Arbortheater Concerts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. One Foot in the Groove will perform. vernonhills.org.

Batavia’s River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. SunFallen will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Wine, beer and food for purchase. Free. bataviaparks.org.

Lake Villa-Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst. Soda will perform. Free. lindenhurstparks.org.

Glen Ellyn Movie in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Surrey Park, 95 Surrey Drive, Glen Ellyn. Nature-themed activities at 7:30 p.m. and a screening of “Migration” at dusk. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. gepark.org.

Sounds of Summer — Palatine Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Palatine Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Frederick Lowe, will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Thursday, June 27

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington. Features the Barrington Farmers Market, classic cars, live music, family activities and more. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/thursday-night-out.

Food Truck Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, June 27, at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Food trucks and live music in the Ravinia District. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com/food-truck-thursdays.

Wauconda Fest: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 27; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 28; noon to midnight Saturday, June 29; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Food, craft show, carnival rides, bags tournament and more. Live music including 7th heaven at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Hillbilly Rockstarz at 7 p.m. and ARRA at 9:30 p.m. Friday; Glory Days at 2 p.m., Johnny Russler & Beach Bums at 4 p.m., Oh Yes! at 7 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos at 9:30 p.m. Saturday; and Rosie and The Rivets at 5 p.m. and Bella Cain at 7 p.m. Sunday. Car expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 for all four days. waucondaparks.com/wauconda-fest.

Rock 'N Wheels: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Village Green, 1 Friendship Plaza, and historical museum campus, Addison. Food vendors, kids’ activities, interactive DJ and more. Car show along Lake Street. Craft and Vintage Fair, museum open house and weekly portrayals and demonstrations until 8 p.m. at the museum campus. Music from Wonderlove at 6 p.m. and Ollie Bolds’ Three Flights Up at 8 p.m. Portrayal of Early Illinois Settlers by Living Historians Guild. ItHappensInAddison.com.

Thirsty Thursdays: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Beyond the Blonde, a tribute to P!NK, Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga, will perform. Beverages and food for purchase. Bring a lawn chair. Free. eastdundee.net.

Plaza Concert Series: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Burban will perform. Food and beverages for purchase. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Bolingbrook Summer Music: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 27, on The Row at The Promenade, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Del Burgeson Orchestra performs big band, pop and dance. Bring a lawn chair. Free. shoppingpromenade.com/events/ or facebook.com/streetmarketsatthepromenade.

Carol Stream Summer Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Ross Ferraro Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Billy Elton performs. Food and drinks for purchase. Free. carolstream.org.

It’s Thursday Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Antioch Bandshell, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. American Idiots will perform. Free. antioch.il.gov.

Live & Uncorked: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. R Gang will perform. Bring a chair and snacks. Purchase tickets online for $8 or $10 at the gate. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/summerconcerts.

Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7-10 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. The Dyer Davis Group will perform before a musical fireworks display. Food and beverage tents on the park’s great lawn. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/calendar.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Disco Circus will perform. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.

St. Charles Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Lincoln Park gazebo, off Fifth and Main streets, St. Charles. True Company will perform. Local restaurants will be selling snacks. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. stcparks.org/summer-concerts.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Elgin Symphony Orchestra Brass will perform. Bring a picnic, coolers, chairs, blankets and small tables. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. napervilleband.org.

Harper College Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion on Harper’s campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Steel Band Concert. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. harpercollege.edu.

Wheaton Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. “Romancing and Dancing.” Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.

Ongoing

Dinos Alive: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays; 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago, 2367 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago. See over 80 life-size, moving dinosaur replicas, take part in interactive and educational experiences and more. $17.90-$30.90. dinosaliveexhibit.com.

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