Weekend picks: Calling all car enthusiasts

Classic Car Night

Stroll by a variety of classic cars while listening to a musical tribute to Neil Diamond during the Classic Car Night at Miller's Dog N' Suds Drive-In, 517 Washington St., Ingleside. Food is available for purchase. Guests can dig in to root beer floats, Coney dogs, Texas burgers and more. Free admission. (847) 587-6808. 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 23

'Dora's Pirate Adventure'

Center Stage Players presents "Dora's Pirate Adventure," a stage adaptation of the popular educational cartoon "Dora the Explorer." See it at the Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., #131, Naperville. $8. (630) 355-9212 or info@CenterStage-Theater.com. 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23

Re-branded bash

The "Taste of Des Plaines" is no more. In its place this weekend is the re-branded Des Plaines Summer Fling, which features crowd-pleasers like 10,000 Maniacs, Modern Day Romeos, 7th Heaven and more, plus food, carnival rides and kids' activities near the intersections of River Road and Ellinwood Avenue, Des Plaines. $3 admission donation (carnival rides extra). (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com. Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24

Kane County Fair

Carnival rides, animal exhibits, live music, games, food and more are all part of the fun at the annual Kane County Fair, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Daily admission is $8, free for children 5 and younger; $20 for five-day pass. Grandstand shows priced separately. Visit kanecountyfair.com. Noon to midnight Saturday, July 23, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 24

Mount Prospect celebrates midsummer

The Dreamtree Shakers and Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress are just two of the music and dance groups performing at the Mount Prospect Midsummer Downtown Block Party. Along with the live entertainment, guests can purchase food from a number of local restaurants on site. Kids' activities include a moonwalk, a climbing wall, pony rides, carnival rides and more. It all takes place at Busse Avenue and Emerson Street, Mount Prospect. Free admission. Visit experiencemountprospect.org. (847) 392-6000. 4 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23

Air apparent

Chicago hosts the US Air Guitar National Finals for the first time this Saturday at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. See the nation's best air guitar artists compete and cheer the ultimate winner (who will then head to Finland to compete in the Air Guitar World Championships). $21. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, July 23

Happy bog day

Walking tours, art displays and even a "bog dog picnic" are all part of International Bog Day Celebration activities this Sunday at the Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Free admission. (815) 344-1294 or dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R2/VOLOBOG.HTM. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 24

'The Women'

Circle Theatre presents "The Women," Clare Booth Luce's acclaimed 1930s all-woman comedy about a New York society woman who is torn about whether or not to divorce her unfaithful husband. The theater is located at 1010 W. Madison St., Oak Park. $26. (708) 660-9540 or circle-theatre.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24

John Burnett Orchestra

The John Burnett Orchestra presents an evening of 1940s big band swing music. The group will play selections from legendary big band artists including Count Basie, Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $5-$10. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24

The ghosts of Palatine

Hear about ghostly sightings in Palatine during the Ghost Lore of Palatine organization's Ghost Walk. The event is for all ages, although it many be too scary for younger or more sensitive guests. Bring a camera and comfortable walking shoes. Proceeds will benefit Haitian relief organizations. The tour starts at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $5. Call for reservations, as space is limited. (847) 358-6091. 7 p.m. Sunday, July 24

Cole Porter tribute

Janet Redstone and the Bobby Schiff Orchestra perform "You're The Top! An Evening of Cole Porter and More" at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, July 24