Weekend picks: 'Idol' Kris Allen sings in Naperville
'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
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 30
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
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. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 30; 7 p.m. Sunday, May 31
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
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 Zanies at MB Financial Park, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $22 plus a two menu-item purchase. zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30
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 an upcoming appearance Sunday at Bub City, 435 N. Clark St., Chicago. (312) 610-4200 or bubcitychicago.com. 12 p.m. Sunday, May 31
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. 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31
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