Sunday picks: Get one more taste of summer at Heritage Days
Carnival time: Bartlett Heritage Days features a vintage car show, loads of games, rides and more this weekend at Leiseberg Park, 325 E. Devon Ave., Bartlett, and other locations. Free admission, though there is a charge for select attractions. (630) 540-4800 or bartlettheritagedays.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
SUNDAY
Jolly good autos: See more than 500 cars with British automotive design and engineering at the 28th Annual British Car Festival at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Other fest highlights include classic car parts vendors, authentic British food and new car dealers, showcasing the latest imports from Great Britain. Free admission for spectators. Participant registration fee is $25. Prizes awarded. Visit britishcarunion.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
Bling it on: See thousands of colorful beads as bead vendors and crafters celebrate everything bead-related at the Shimmer & Bling Bead Expo, in the Regency Ballroom at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. $5 admission. Visit shimmerandblingbeadexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
Scandinavian Day Festival: Celebrate the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at the 35th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival in Vasa Park, Route 31, South Elgin. Entertainment throughout the day with ABBA Salute, Swedish singer Peter Nordberg and Scandinavian dancers and singers. Also showcased are cultural displays, Scandinavian food and more. Adults $10; kids ages 12 and under are free. Visit scandinaviandayil.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
Fine arts in Mundelein: The annual juried Mundelein Fine Arts Festival features the work of 45 artists, along with food and music. Festival runs in Kracklauer Park, at 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Free. Visit mundeleincommunityconnection.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
Turkish delight: Istanbul meets Chicago at the 12th Chicago Turkish Festival at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Enjoy live midday and evening shows of a marching Ottoman Military Band; authentic Turkish classical and folk music concert; Turkish Folk Dance performances; Whirling Dervishes; and a fashion show of Turkish couture and textiles. Taste Turkish pastries while sipping Turkish coffee, or relax in the beer garden and try Turkish-style grilled kebabs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Free admission. chicagoturkishfestival.org.
Rockin' for a cause: Jam for Autism returns with 40 Chicago-area bands like Bad Medicine, VeilSide and more performing on four stages this weekend to benefit the Autism Society of Illinois at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. $10 one-day admission; $15 for both days. (847) 201-9032 or livechicagomusic.com. Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
'Of Grapes and Nuts': The Albright Theatre Company, at 100 North Island Ave., Batavia. presents “Of Grapes and Nuts,” a comical story with a touch of “The Grapes of Wrath” and “Of Mice and Men.” The plot follows the Joad family, who leave their Oklahoma farm during the Dust Bowl to head to California in search of work. $12-$15. Reservations are recommended. (630) 405-8838 or albrighttheatre.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
Classic romance: An orphaned young woman becomes governess at a remote estate owned by the handsome, mysterious Mr. Rochester in Charlotte Bronte's gothic romance “Jane Eyre” at Lifeline Theatre, at 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago. In previews at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. The show opens Sept. 14. $40, $30. (847) 761-4477 or lifelinetheatre.com.