
The Geneva Concours d’Elegance is Sunday, Aug. 27.
Friday, Aug. 25
Great American Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 25-27, at the McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago. Premiere show dogs and competitors from almost 200 American Kennel Club recognized breeds compete for prizes. Family-friendly entertainment, canine competitions, vendors, sponsors and exhibitors. $35, $30 for 65 and older, $25 for kids 12 and younger. greatamericandogshow.com.
Irish Fest: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Freemont St., Arlington Heights. Irish music, snacks and drinks for purchase. $5. ahpd.org/events/20230825.
Palatine Street Fest: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 25; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 26; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at Brockway and Slade streets, Palatine. Live music from American English at 2 p.m. and Mike & Joe at 4 p.m., food, drinks and Backyard Lounge. No coolers, backpacks or pets allowed. Free. palatinestreetfest.com.
Bands in the Sand: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25-26, at 3D Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 W. Roberts Road, Island Lake. Three acts each night, featuring Janet Gardner of Vixen, Quiet Riot, and Sebastian Bach of Skid Row on Friday, and Chicago jam band Mungion, Uprooted band, featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root, and The Wailers, featuring members of the late Bob Marley’s Jamaican reggae band, on Saturday. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m.; the bar opens at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $25. ticketweb.com or 3dsideouts.com.
Saturday, Aug. 26
CycleFest — Tour of Palatine: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, from Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Features routes and pacing for various skill levels, from families with children to experienced riders. Includes historical Palatine commentary on the short route, challenging hills on the long ride, and a happy medium in-between. Registration at 8:30 a.m. $20. bikepalatine.com.
Fishing Day: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Aldis Park, Maiden Lane and First Street, West Dundee. Registration required by noon Friday, Aug. 25. $5. dtpd.org.
Heritage Fest: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Freemont St., Arlington Heights. Family-friendly event with performances, food and the opportunity to meet with local cultural organizations. Free. ahpd.org/events/20230826.
Zoo Brew: Noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Brookfield Zoo Pavilions and Discovery Center, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. A 21-and-over beer-tasting event. The half session, from noon to 2 p.m., includes 80-plus beer and drink samples, a commemorative glass and zoo admission for $40. The full session, from 3:30-7:30 p.m., is $60, and VIP, from 2:30-7:30 p.m., includes access to VIP brews and specialty foods, a visit with Animal Ambassadors and more for $95. czs.org/Zoo Brew2023.
Shakespeare in the Park: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Wing Park band shell, 1010 Wing St., Elgin. Goodly Creatures Theatre performs Shakespeare’s comedy “Love’s Labours Lost.” Free. goodlycreatures.com.
Arts on the Green: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 26, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Ladies From the Canyon: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt and Joni Michell. Heather Wood and Jessica Hornsten perform the songs of these groundbreaking artists. Tickets start at $25; $17.50 for members; $13 for kids. rauecenter.org.
Sunday, Aug. 27
Bike for the Kids: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Eighth annual bike ride to support Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley; 12-, 25- and 50-mile routes along the Fox River Trail. Taco lunch and family entertainment at 11 a.m.; adapted bike presentation at noon; and kids’ ride at 12:30 p.m. $40; kids’ ride is $15. easterseals.com/dfv.
Geneva Concours d’Elegance: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, in downtown Geneva. Classic car enthusiasts from across the country showcase antique, classic and modern automobiles. Free. genevaconcours.net.
A Walk In The Park Fine Art Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. 52nd annual fine art fair features approximately 90 artists offering a variety of creative works for sale. Free. ahpd.org/events/20230827.
Sweet Pea Pet Parade: Steps off at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, from Slade and Greeley streets in downtown Palatine. Sponsored by A Closer Bond Dog Training and Learning Center, the parade is part of the Palatine Street Fest. Includes judging in numerous categories. Register your pet at downtownpalatine.org/sweet-pea.
Monday, Aug. 28
Cruise Nights at Willow Creek: 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 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. (224) 512-2074.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
Dog Days of Summer Cookout: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Senior Center, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Cookout for ages 55 and older includes hot dogs, brats and entertainment. $25. parkfun.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Concerts in the arboretum. Semple Band will perform. Free. shopthearb.com.
Tempel Lipizzans Summer Performance: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Sept. 3, at Tempel Farms, 17000 Wadsworth Road, Old Mill Creek. See the Tempel Lipizzan horses perform, celebrating 65 years with a new soundtrack from contemporary to classical arrangements. $25-$95. tempelfarms.com.
Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A rotating selection of food trucks will be available. Free. lakezurich.org.
Thursday, Aug. 31
Buffalo Grove Days: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31; 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1; 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3; and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, at Mike Rylko Community Park, 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, barbecue challenge from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, kids’ entertainment, Buddy Baseball exhibition game at 5 p.m. Saturday, parade at 11 a.m. Sunday, Duck Race at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, car show from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, food, drinks and more. Music from Hi Infidelity at 6 p.m. and Austin Edwards at 8:30 p.m. Friday; 7th heaven at 3:30 p.m., The Chain at 6 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; Abby Kay Band at 3:30 p.m., Bucket Number 6 at 6 p.m. and Kashmir at 8:30 p.m. Sunday; and Project Nostalgia at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Free. bgdays.com.
Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival: 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 (carnival preview night); 3-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1; 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2; and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. 23rd annual festival includes a carnival, food and beer tents, live music, craft fair, car show, wine tasting, kids’ activities and more. Classic/custom car show from 5-9 p.m. Friday. Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Skate Park, heading along Haligus to Miller Road, right on Miller to Sunset Park. On Saturday, Rec2U Kids’ Zone from 1-5 p.m. and wine tasting tent from 4-10:30 p.m. On Sunday, craft fair and business expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Music from Vinyl Goldmine at 7:30 p.m. Friday; Six Speed Tranny at 4 p.m., Brass from the Past at 6:30 p.m. and Mike & Joe at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Blooze Brothers at 3 p.m., Hillbilly Rockstarz at 5:30 p.m. and Libido Funk Circus at 8 p.m. Sunday. Free. summersunsetfest.com.
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