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Weekend picks: Shelton's 'Ten Times Crazier Tour' comes to Tinley Park

Shelton sounds

Enjoy the country sounds of Blake Shelton during his “Ten Times Crazier Tour” Saturday at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Don't miss Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer, too. Tickets cost $29.25-$59. (800) 653-8000 or livenation.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3

Tots & big trucks

Give little kids a chance to get their hands on some heavy machinery at the 14th Annual Big Trucks Event Saturday at Ron Beese Park, 50 Rotary Drive, Barrington. Free. (847) 381-0687 or barringtonparkdistrict.org. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3

Dog Days

Bring your canine friend for a day of entertainment and socializing at the annual Dog Days fest at Cantigny, Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Watch dog agility demonstrations, meet representatives from dog rescue organizations and animal shelters and buy pet supplies from vendors. Dogs can mingle with other four-legged guests in the dog play area and cool off in small pools in the splash park. Free admission (with paid $5 parking fee). (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3

World of Faeries Festival

Enter a world of faeries and magical tales at the ninth annual World of Faeries Festival, Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. Festival features storytelling, arts and crafts, food and games. Guests are welcome to dress in costumes. Admission (cash only) is $11 adults; $8 for seniors; free for children ages 12 and younger. (815) 788-1630 or theworldoffaeries.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

American Glass and Dinnerware Show & Sale

The Midwest Glass and Pottery Club sponsors its 19th Annual Antique American Glass and Dinnerware Show & Sale at the Players Indoor Sports Center, 1740 Quincy Ave., Naperville. Twenty-six dealers from 11 states will showcase a variety of midcentury modern glass and dinnerware. Guests can also bring in their own glass items for the experts to identify at the glass-identification services booth. Admission is $7 per person (good for both show days). For information, visit midwestglassandpottery.com or email tuckant@gmail.com. Glass-identification services available from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

Two from Vex

Vex Theatre's contribution to Elgin's Art & Soul on the Fox art fair includes a free children's show by Vex founder Cathleen Ann, about a plucky princess who follows her dream of piracy and adventure, at the Art & Soul on the Fox Kids Stage in downtown Elgin. The company also performs an original, one-act show for adults titled “Muse” about the humorous and harrowing moments involved in creating art at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., Elgin. $5. (847) 991-8081 or vextheatre.org. “Ninja Pirate Princess” is at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4. “Muse” is at 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and 4 and 6 p.m. Sunday Aug. 4

Winning at Wrigley

There hasn't been much to celebrate within the friendly confines of Wrigley Field for more than 100 years, but outside the stadium things just keep rocking and rolling along. The 11th annual Wrigleyville Summerfest serves up plenty of food and beverages from local eateries, music courtesy of Hairbanger's Ball, Hey Jimmy and Too White Crew, and a kids' zone with interactive games and family-friendly activities. Come by on Sunday and worship in the middle of Seminary Street and listen to a live choir, which will perform during a free Gospel Brunch. Join the fun at 3300 N. Seminary, Chicago. Admission is $5. (773) 665-4682 or wrigleyvillesummerfest.com. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

Edge Fest

This relatively new festival in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood will include live music on two stages, wares from more than 40 local artists and food from neighborhood eateries. This year Edge Fest's focus is bacon, so expect lots of goodies highlighting crispy pork at 5900 N. Broadway, Chicago. Admission is $5. (773) 665-4682 or starevents.com/festivals/edge-fest. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

Walk about in Elgin

Spies, double agents, good cops, bad cops and thieves are among the characters featured in Janus Theater Company's sixth annual short theater showcase titled “Walkabout: Theater on Your Feet.” Theatergoers walk from the Elgin Public House to Side Street Studio Arts to Chooch's Pizzeria to Al's Cafe. At each venue, they'll enjoy a different play, inspired by James Bond. $18 online. $20 at the door. (847) 841-1713 or elginwalkabout.com or janustheater.com. Tickets at elginwalkabout.eventbrite.com. Tours begin at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday Aug. 4, from 219 E. Chicago St., Elgin, and continue every 15 minutes through 8 p.m.

Celebrate the culture of Japan

Mitsuwa Marketplace's Bon-Dancing Festival, a traditional Japanese summer festival, features Japanese dancers, Taiko drummers, authentic fare, games and more. Free. Mitsuwa Marketplace is at 100 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. (847) 956-6699. 2 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3

Viva Verdi

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor James Conlon commemorate the bicentennial of composer Guiseppe Verdi's birth with a performance Saturday of his grand opera “Aida” starring such famed luminaries as Latonia Moore, Michelle DeYoung, Roberto Alagna, Morris Robinson, Mark Delavan and others. Experience it at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$100 reserved seating; $10 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27

Midwestern man

Comedian Greg Warren draws from his Midwestern roots for his brand of standup comedy this weekend at The Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19-$22 plus a two-menu-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

Cinema combing

“Hairspray,” a major motion picture inspired by smash hit Broadway musicals with an emphasis on 1960s coiffures, receives a grand movie theater screening at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $6; $3 seniors/students. (847) 782-2366 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3

Madrigal man

Award-winning comedian Al Madrigal (“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”) brings his standup routine to Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $25 plus a two-item menu purchase. (847) 813-0484 or zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3

'Caveman' returns

“Defending the Caveman,” Rob Becker's comic examination of how men and women relate to each other, returns to Fox Valley Repertory for a brief run at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $42. (630) 584-6342 or foxvalleyrep.org. 8 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 3-10

A little night music

The majestic 1889 opera house in Woodstock is home to the annual Mozart Festival. The intimate size of the hall means that the audience is enveloped by music performed by internationally recognized guest artists and conductors. This weekend features concerts by cellist Nazar Dzhuryn and French saxophonist Daniel Gauthier. The Woodstock Opera House is located at 121 Van Buren St. Tickets start at $33-$55. (815) 338-5300 or WoodstockOperaHouse.com. 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug, 3-4

In a pickle

Learn how preservation by pickling was crucial for 19th-century families to make their food last at the Pickling Party at the Durant House Museum in the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve on Dean Street, one mile west of Randall Road on Route 64, St. Charles. Watch pickling demonstrations and learn why the pickling process is still important today. Donation requested: $2 for adults, $1 for kids. (630) 377-6424 or visit ppfv.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

Clown remembrance

Remember circus entertainers of the past at the 14th Annual Celebration of International Clown Week, which features performances, kids' activities and more today at the Woodlawn Cemetery, 7750 W. Cermak Road, Forest Park. No admission charge. performforthelove.com/showmensrest. 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

1812 blasts

Real cannons are featured in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's “Tchaikovsky Spectacular,” which features James Conlon as conductor with violinist Gil Shaham and soprano Oksana Dyka as guest soloists, at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$80 reserved seating; $10 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4; family events begin 3 p.m.

Blues for free

The Siegel-Schwall Band performs its blend of Chicago blues music in a free concert Sunday at the Sunset Foods Pavilion in downtown Long Grove. Free. (847) 722-8989 or lgamc.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

Suburban Chicago's Got Talent

See the top 10 finalists and vote for your favorites in the next round of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent on Sunday at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $15. (The top 10 finalists also perform at the Taste of Arlington Heights on Saturday, Aug. 10, when the contest winner and the “Fan Favorite” will be announced). (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

Tween heartthrobs

The tweens will be screaming when Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice take the stage at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets run $20-$105. (800) 653-8000 or livenation.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4

  Harrison Rumney grips the wheel of the aerial bucket truck as his dad, Marshall, watches to make sure he doesn’t lose control at a previous year’s Big Trucks event in Barrington. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Taiko Japanese drummers will be part of the celebration at Mitsuwa Marketplace’s Bon-Dancing Festival in Arlington Heights. Daily Herald file photo by Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@da
Comedian Al Madrigal is set to perform at Zanies locations in Rosemont and St. Charles. Courtesy of Comedy Central
Comedian Greg Warren is set to perform at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg.
Soprano Latonia Moore stars in the title role of a special concert of Verdi's grand opera "Aida" at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Corky Siegel is set to perform in Long Grove.
  Sean and Karen Slavin of Woodstock sing “Over the Rainbow” during Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent competition at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights. They will be competing against the other nine finalists on Sunday, Aug. 4. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
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