Weekend picks: Welcome Drake and the Jungle Tour

Not ‘too late'

Expect to hear a lot of tracks from the recent album “If You're Reading This It's Too Late” when Drake brings his Jungle Tour tonight to the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $39.50-$129. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29

Pet Symmetry goes Subterranean

When Evan Weiss from the indie emo band Into It. Over It. joined forces with Dowsing's Erik Czaja and Marcus Nuccio, they busted out on the Chicago indie scene with Pet Symmetry. The guys have an energetic and fun take on what they call geekmo (Get it? Geek emo?) pop, but they play with reckless abandon, aiming to keep you from getting comfortable plopping them into a specific genre. Pet Symmetry plays an album-release show at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago, Friday, May 29, along with Annabel, Lifted Bells and Joie De Vivre. Tickets are $8 to $10. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net. 7 p.m. Friday, May 29

Arcada's Parsons Project

Alan Parsons' storied career as a musician and sound producer has brought him in touch with legendary performers like The Beatles through recent notables like ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro. Parsons brings his Alan Parsons Live Project for a ... um ... live performance at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, Friday. Tickets start at $49. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Friday, May 29

Mirthful McGann

As the host of the WTTW-TV show “The Chicago Stand Up Project,” Pat McGann helped noncomedians construct a standup act. So see how McGann does himself this week at two Zanies locations: first at MB Financial Park, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484, then at 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 337-4027. $22 plus a two menu-item purchase. zanies.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, May 29, in Chicago; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in Rosemont

Sailing away

Time is running out to catch an acclaimed revival of “Anything Goes,” which features such classic Cole Porter songs like “You're the Top,” “I Get a Kick Out of You” and more. The classic 1934 Broadway musical set aboard a luxury ocean liner closes soon at the Marriott Theatre, 100 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $50-$55. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, May 29; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Aurora's country muse

Aurora singer-songwriter Kevin Presbrey has been playing the Chicago scene since the mid-2000s, first with his alternative quartet Painkiller Hotel, but recently as a solo folk artist. His songs tap into a purely Midwest vibe and a country tone, complemented by his soulful guitar skills. Presbrey has a two upcoming appearances: Friday, May 29, at Reserve 22 at the Village Links of Glen Ellyn; and Sunday, May 31, at Bub City in Chicago. 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Reserve 22, 485 Winchell Way # 1, Glen Ellyn; (630) 469-5550 or villagelinksgolf.com/reserve-22. 12 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Bub City, 435 N. Clark St., Chicago; (312) 610-4200 or bubcitychicago.com.

Improvisational guy

If you enjoyed comedian Owen Benjamin from his cable TV gigs on the sitcom “Sullivan and Son” or the reality TV show “Bar Rescue,” then don't miss his improvisational brand of standup humor this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, May 29; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 30; 7 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Marking a milestone

The public is invited to help celebrate at Stevenson High School's 50th Birthday Bash at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. Events include a pancake breakfast, student music and art performances, photo opportunities with the school's state champion football and basketball players, kids' activities and more. Free. stevensonfoundation.org. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30

Rails to Victory

Rails to Victory, a World War II living history re-enactment, is featured at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Highlights include a military encampment, period battles on the banks of the Fox River, an All-American Girls baseball game with the Rockford Peaches team and more. Free admission. Fees apply for trolley fares. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Iris eyes

Nearly 100 varieties of blooming irises are on display and on sale at the Northern Illinois Iris Society Show this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $14; $12 seniors; $9 youth ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Hops happening

More than 40 different breweries offer samples of more than 100 beers at the Grayslake Craft Beer Festival on Saturday at the Grayslake Festival Grounds, 61 S. Whitney St., Grayslake. $35-$45 admission; $10 designated driver admission. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakebeerfest.com. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30

Dog day afternoon

The Day with Dogs event promises music, food, face painting, raffles, vendor booths and more on Saturday at Loffredo Park, 65 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. No admission charge, though $25 to get a T-shirt and other package items. (847) 356-8386 or lakevillavet.com/a-day-with-the-dogs. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31

Rock rumble

See local bands Captain Coopersmith, Driven Under, Faith in the Fallen, Man the Mighty, Michael Riser, Shepherd the Fallen and The Clowder all compete for a $1,000 grand prize and a chance to perform at Summerfest at The Battle of the Bands concert on Saturday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $20-$30. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30

Eric and Chris

Eric Lambert and Chris Walz perform as a duo at Maple Street Chapel, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. Lambert toured with the Henhouse Prowlers, while Chris Walz was a member of the Special Consensus. Together they will perform bluegrass, blues, Americana, folk and beyond. $15. maplestreetchapel.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30

Sinatra centennial

Local crooner Ron Hawking pays tribute to one of the most popular vocalists of the 20th century in the concert “His Way — A Centennial Celebration of Sinatra” on Saturday, at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $35-$55. (800) 982-2787 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30

‘Idol' winner

Kris Allen, the winner of the 2009 season of “American Idol,” performs in concert with the opening act Elenowen on Saturday at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $10; $5 students. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30

Piano Man

Mike Sigman and his Piano Man band perform a musical tribute to legendary artists Elton John and Billy Joel in the band shell at Cantigny, 1S151 S. Winfield Road, Wheaton. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or a lawn chair for seating. Concessions available for purchase. Free admission with paid $5 parking fee. cantigny.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Great Scot!

Tonight is the night to see Scottish-turned-American citizen comedian Craig Ferguson and his rescheduled Hot & Grumpy Tour: Walking the Earth at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $35-$55. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31