Weekend picks: Luis Miguel headlines Allstate Friday

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‘Sun of Mexico’

See why Grammy Award-winning Latin singing superstar Luis Miguel has earned the nickname “El Sol de México” when he performs tonight as part of his latest worldwide tour at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $45-$200. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 8 p.m. Friday, May 27

Rockin’ and rollin’

The five-member band iPop headlines Lincolnshire’s Viper Alley. Known for their party tunes, dance anthems and sing-a-longs, the band plays classic and current pop/rock hits at Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. $5. (847) 499-5000 or viper-alley.com. 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 27

So very ‘Weird’

The world-famous pop-song spoofer ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic performs locally in the next few days at two locations: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $29-$59. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. And 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$59. (630) 587-8400 or oshows.com.

Blocky buccaneers

Strap on your eye patch to celebrate Pirates Weekend at the Legoland Discovery Center, 601 N. Martingale Road, Streets of Woodfield, Schaumburg. There are daily treasure hunts, pirate-themed building challenges and more. $19; $15 kids. (847) 592-9700 or legolanddiscoverycenter.com. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Monday, May 27-30

‘Tall Tale Postcards’

The Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery hosts a new traveling exhibit, “Storytelling Through the Mail: Tall Tale Postcards,” from the Michigan State University Museum. See more than 80 “tall tale” postcards from around the United States, demonstrating a unique humor dating back to the early 20th century at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. The tall tales are often depicted with scenes that would not normally go together — such as regular-sized images matched with enlargements. There is no admission fee, but a suggested donation of $2 is recommended. (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 27-29

Art in aggregate

Fine art and crafts from across the country are on display and on sale as part of the Cuneo Gardens Art Fest, which is staged this weekend at the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, 1350 Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. $5 parking fee. Silent auction proceeds benefit City of Hope. Mansion tours cost extra. (847) 726-8669 or dwevents.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29

Artists step outside

Schaumburg’s 2011 Prairie Arts Festival features more than 150 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and potters displaying and selling their work outdoors. Other highlights include entertainment on three stages, a food court and children’s activities. It all takes place at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive, Schaumburg. Free admission. (847) 895-3600. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29

Barrington Art Festival

The Barrington Art Festival, at Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington, features the work of 140 juried artists from around the world. Mediums include ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, photography and more. Other highlights include live music, fare from local restaurants and art-related activities for kids. (847) 926-4300 or amdurproductions.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29

Antiques aplenty

Memorial Day Weekend marks the seasonal return of the summer monthly Randolph Street Market Festival, which combines the Chicago Antique Market with the Indie Designer Market. Access is at two entrances: 1350 W. Randolph St. and 1340 W. Washington St., Chicago. $5-$10 general admission; $20-$25 early buying. (312) 666-1200 or randolphstreetmarket.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29

Flowers galore

The Northshore Iris & Daylily Society Iris Show & Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe, features more than 10 artistic arrangements and 75 iris blooms. Irises and day lilies will be available for sale. Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free. Parking is $20 per car. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29

‘Blue Car’ boy

Tony Award-winning actor/singer/storyteller Alan Cumming (“Cabaret,” “The Good Wife”) sings and reflects on his journey to become an American citizen in his one-man cabaret revue “I Bought a Blue Car Today” this Saturday at Millennium Park’s Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago. $35-$65. (312) 334-7777 or harristheaterchicago.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28

Memorial Day missives

Fox Valley Repertory teams with the Fox Valley Concert Band for “Letters Home: A Memorial Day Remembrance,” two weekend concerts featuring World War II-era music and readings from actual correspondence between soldiers. Performances are at the Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20 (a portion of the proceeds benefits the Fox Valley Troop Support and the Illinois Wounded Warriors Program). (630) 584-6342 or foxvalleyrep.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29

Patriotic tunes

The West Suburban Concert Band presents a concert of patriotic selections in honor of Memorial Day at the First Division Museum, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Free admission. Parking is $2-$5. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, May 29