Sunday picks: Go country at the rodeo, Dierks Bentley concert
Bronco busters
See routines by the Midwest Renegade Equestrian Drill Team or watch rodeo events like saddle bronco riding and steer roping at the 49th Annual IPRA Wauconda Rodeo at Golden Oaks Rodeo Grounds, Route 12 and Case Road, Wauconda. $15; $6 kids. (847) 526-5580 or visit waucondarodeo.com. 1 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Tropical Plant Show
See a wide variety of tropical plants and exotic foliage in the Tropical Plant Show at the Wilder Park Conservatory, 225 Prospect, Elmhurst. The show runs through Saturday, Sept. 1. Admission is free. (630) 993-8900 or epd.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day
Art Fair
The Naperville Woman's Club hosts its Art Fair at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Work from nearly 100 juried fine artists will be on display. Other highlights include children's activities, entertainment and food. Free admission. Visit napervillewomansclub.com or napersettlement.museum. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Taste of Chicago
If you haven't made it to the 32nd Annual Taste of Chicago in Grant Park, Michigan Avenue and Congress Drive, today is your last chance. The outdoor food festival features a wide variety of fare from Chicago restaurants, along with live performances by Dierks Bentley in the Petrillo Music Shell (seats cost $25). Free admission to the taste. There is a charge for food tickets and the seating area in the band shell for concerts. Lawn seating is free. For information, visit tasteofchicago.us. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Taste of Lincolnshire
Sample a wide variety of fare from local restaurants at the Taste of Lincolnshire event in Village Green, at Olde Half Day Road and Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire. Cooking demonstrations and entertainment are other highlights. Free general admission. Visit lincolnshirechamber.org. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Pitchfork ends today!
The Pitchfork Music Festival, Chicago's annual celebration of cutting-edge rock, ends today at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago. The lineup again features an eclectic array of artists and sounds, from electric noise-pop to anthemic guitar rock. There will also be numerous vendors and activities on site, including programs on books and video games, a record fair, food and more. Pitchfork remains a vital (and relatively inexpensive) part of music culture in the Chicago area. $45 per day. Go to pitchforkmusicfestival.com. Gates open at noon Sunday, July 15
Go Greek
There will be no shortage of Greek cuisine, music, dancing, games and more at Greek Fest, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church's 34th annual festival at 525 Church Road, Elgin. Don't miss the indoor marketplace and a grand raffle, too. St. Sophia Agape Dance Troupe performs all weekend. Admission is $2; kids 12 and younger free with paying adult. Unlimited rides from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday for $10. Visit st-sophia.com/greekfest. Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Des Plaines Summer Fling
Head over to the annual Des Plaines Summer Fling, near the intersections of River Road and Lee Street, for music, food, activities for kids, arts and crafts and more. Suggested gate donation is $3. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com. Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 15
'Drawer Boy' at Buffalo Theatre
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble concludes its 25th anniversary season with Michael Healey's “The Drawer Boy.” Set in 1972 on a farm in rural Canada, the play is about a pair of World War II veterans and farmers whose lives are interrupted by a young actor who wants to observe them for a role, and who uncovers some truths about their complex relationship. Kurt Naebig directs Robert Jordan Bailey, Jonathan Craft and Jacob Abbas. See it at the McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $25-$33. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Railroad Days
West Chicago invites the public to its annual Railroad Days celebration in Reed Keppler Park, at Arbor and National streets, West Chicago. Highlights include a carnival, musical entertainment, a parade and other family activities. Free general admission. Fees apply for carnival rides, food and other activities. (630) 231-3003 or westerndupagechamber.com. 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Theater fest continues
Steel Beam Theatre presents the stage adaptation of “The Awakening Time,” a screenplay by Beth Raines about a middle-aged woman who withdraws into herself after the death of her husband, until a quirky French woman offers her solace. The production is part of St. Charles' second summer theater fest. It's at 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. $20. (630) 587-8521 or steelbeamtheatre.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Bruce the shark, again
Steven Spielberg's classic shark tale “Jaws” will be shown on the silver screen at Muvico Theater, 9701 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. The movie has been digitally remastered and will be shown in 4-K projection with 7.1 surround sound. Go to muvico.com. 4 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Michael Notardonato
Vocalist Michael Notardonato, a recent graduate of Naperville North High School, presents a cabaret concert featuring Broadway hits and jazz standards at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets cost $12 online and $15 at the door. Visit michaelnotardonato.com. 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Classical Cook
Broadway veteran Barbara Cook (“The Music Man,” “Sondheim on Sondheim”) celebrates her 85th birthday by singing in concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Richard Kaufman on Sunday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $10 lawn tickets, $50-$95 pavilion. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 5 p.m. Sunday, July 15
Dolls ahoy
Parents, daughters and their favorite American Girl dolls are invited to The American Girls Dinner & Chicago's First Lady River Cruise on Sundays with a dinner starting at 835 N. Michigan Ave., then at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, Chicago. $70 (reservations required). (877) 247-5223 or cruisechicago.com. 5:30 p.m. Sundays on July 15, 29, Aug. 5 and 12