The Palatine Street Fest serves up food and drinks, live music and more Friday through Sunday, Aug. 23-25. | Daily Herald file photo
By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald
Friday, Aug. 23
Fun Day In The Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Istvan and His Imaginary Band will perform. Free. heparks.org.
Disco Party: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at The Quarry, 5517 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. A disco beachside party with a DJ setlist featuring disco favorites and current club hits, performance by an aerialist and more. $10, free for kids 2 and younger. thequarrycablepark.com.
Palatine Street Fest: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 23; 11:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 24; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Brockway and Slade streets, Palatine. Live music, food and drinks and the Backyard Lounge open from noon to 4 p.m. Mainstage music includes: Sixes and Sevens at 5:30 p.m., Tennessee Whiskey at 7:30 p.m. and Hairbangers Ball at 10 p.m. Friday; The Divas at noon, The Album Covers at 2:30 p.m., Funky Monks at 5 p.m., ARRA at 7:30 p.m. and Mike and Joe at 10 p.m. Saturday; and Blackberry Jam at noon, Fletcher Rockwell at 2 p.m. and Dancing Queen at 4 p.m. Sunday. No coolers, backpacks or pets allowed. Free. palatinestreetfest.com.
Saturday, Aug. 24
Cardboard Boat Regatta: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Willow Stream Pool, 600 Farrington Drive, Buffalo Grove. Design, build and navigate a boat made entirely of cardboard for awards and trophies. Each team will set sail or sink in Willow Stream Pool. For ages 6 and older. $25; registration required. bgparks.org.
Woodstock Truck ’N Food Show: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Inaugural all-in-one big-rig truck show and food truck event with live music and alcoholic beverages. Truck registration: $40-$50; general admission: $5-$10. mchenrycountyfair.com/event/woodstock-truckn-food-show.
Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Chicago Experience Band will perform. Free. parkfun.com.
Sunday, Aug. 25
Bloomingdale Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, in the parking lot of Old Town, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. Over 60 local vendors (home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more), food trucks and live music. Rain or shine. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.
The Geneva Concours d’Elegance car show returns Sunday, Aug. 25, to downtown Geneva. | Daily Herald File Photo
Geneva Concours d’Elegance: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, in downtown Geneva. Classic car enthusiasts from across the country showcase antique, classic and modern automobiles. Benefits LivingWell Cancer Resource Center. Free. genevaconcours.net.
A Walk In The Park Fine Art Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Presented by the Arlington Heights Art Guild, the 53rd annual juried fine art fair includes approximately 90 artists, live music, art demos and food for purchase. Free admission and parking. ahpd.org.
Taste of Armenia: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at St. James Armenian Church, 816 Clark St., Evanston. Armenian food, music from local bands, games and activities. Free admission. stjamesevanston.org.
Bike for the Kids: Starting at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Ninth annual bike ride to support Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley. easterseals.com/dfv.
Monday, Aug. 26
Cruise Nights at Willow Creek: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at Willow Creek Church, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Hosted by the CARS Ministry of Willow Creek Church, this event is open to vintage, classic, custom, muscle and antique cars and trucks. Food and music. Signs on campus will direct attendees to the back of parking lot F. Free. willowcreek.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Fleetwood Mac tribute band The Chain will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.
Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A rotating selection of food trucks will be available. lakezurich.org.
Bites and Beats: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Food truck fare and live music. Sponsored by the city of Rolling Meadows. Free admission. cityrm.org.
South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., Elgin. Classic rock band Anthem will perform. Free. southelgin.com.
Thursday, Aug. 29
The annual Duck Race fundraiser returns to Buffalo Grove Days, which runs Thursday through Monday, Aug. 29 to Sept. 2, at Mike Rylko Community Park. | Courtesy of the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove Days: Carnival hours: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29; 6-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; 1-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 1-6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Mike Rylko Community Park, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Carnival, live entertainment, bingo, blood drive on Saturday, craft fair and business expo from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and noon to 4 p.m. Monday, kids’ entertainment, Buddy Baseball exhibition game at 5 p.m. Saturday, parade at noon Sunday, Duck Race at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, food, drinks and more. Music includes Billy Elton at 6:30 p.m. and Hi Infidelity at 8:30 p.m. Friday; 7th heaven at 3:30 p.m., Big Band Baby at 6 p.m. and Boy Band Night at 8 p.m. Saturday; Sun Chasers at 3:30 p.m., Anchors Away at 6 p.m. and Chicago Experience at 8 p.m. Sunday; and The Unresolved at 11 a.m. and Cruzin’ the Loop at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Free admission. bgdays.com.
Shakespeare in the Park: 6:45 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 29-31, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Wheaton College Arena Theater presents Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It.” Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com or wheaton.edu.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Blooze Brothers will perform. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.
Chicago Jazz Festival: 12:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, at Millennium Park (and citywide), Michigan Avenue at Washington Street, Chicago. Headliners include Amina Claudine Myers at 7 p.m. Thursday at Preston Bradley Hall; Catherine Russell at 7:45 p.m. Friday at Jay Pritzker Pavilion; Kenny Garrett and Sounds From the Ancestors at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Jay Pritzker Pavilion; and Spanish Harlem Orchestra at 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Free. chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival.html.
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