Weekend picks: Big Jay Oakerson plays Zanies
Big comedy
If you've laughed along to Big Jay Oakerson from his TV appearances on "Z-Rock," "Louie" and "Inside Amy Schumer," then catch his shows this weekend at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $25 plus a two-menu item purchase. zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20
Highland fling
Catch up on loads of Celtic music, heavy athletics competition and even haggis-tossing contests at the 29th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games this weekend at Hamilton Lakes, 1 Pierce Place, Itasca. One-day passes $12-$20; two-day passes $30. (708) 447-5092 or chicagoscots.org. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 20
Time with Dad
Get ready to reel in some fish at the Father's Day Weekend Fishing Derby at Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Bring your own fishing poles and bait. Prizes awarded for shortest fish, longest fish and more. Age groups are 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17 and a fathers' group. Everyone gets a hot dog, chips and soda. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com. $10 residents; $14 for nonresidents. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20
Building blocks
See what amazing creations can be made with Legos and more when Brickworld Chicago returns this Saturday to the Renaissance Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $10-$11. (847) 303-4100 or brickworld.us/chicago. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21
Art in Bloom
Marvel at the talents of an estimated 100 artists at the juried Art in Bloom Festival at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Other highlights include live music, a book fair, kids' activities, demonstrations, food and more. cantigny.org. Free with paid $5 parking. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21
Hits on Randolph
Taste of Randolph started off as a way to showcase what the West Loop area has to offer, but the festival has grown into a three-day extravaganza, featuring tons of food, activities and tunes. And while it draws national names like Dinosaur Jr. and the Dandy Warhols, it also offers a healthy dose of local talent such as soul rockers JJ & Dre, soul/jazz/funksters Bassel & the Supernaturals, underground artists Spence:Chicago and NORdjs and more. The fest runs noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Taste of Randolph, 900 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $10 suggested donation. tasterandolph.com.
Green music
Wicker Park goes green when it hosts the 2015 Green Music Fest Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21. In addition to taking ecologically sound initiatives to reduce the carbon and waste footprint of the fest, it also has teamed with Subterranean to provide some kicking music. In the mix on the Lagunitas stage are local rockers The Shams Band, Cowboy Jesus and Bailiff. The bike-powered Whole Foods Stage plays home to alt.bluegrass players The Grasstronauts, Steven Leaf and the Ex Pats, rock bands Blisters and Vamos and indie psych-rock from Jude Shuma. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, on Damen Avenue between North and Schiller. $5 suggested donation; greenmusicfestchicago.com.
Dancing at windmills
After an absence of 37 years, London's Royal Ballet returns to the Windy City to perform "Don Quixote" starting Thursday at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $32-$137. (800) 982-2787 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20; 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21
Country Shake
Chicago's first Windy City Lake Shake comes to Northerly Island this weekend for two more days of country music stars, including headliners Brad Paisley and Florida Georgia Line as well as rising stars such as Courtney Cole, David Fanning and Easton Corbin. 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. $199.50 (plus fees) for general admission, $299.50 for grandstand reserved seating, $599.50 for VIP Lounge Reserved passes. lakeshakefestival.com.
Blues by the riverside
Mavis Staples, the Royal Southern Brotherhood and the Otis Taylor Band are just some of the headliners of the 19th Annual Blues on the Fox music festival this weekend at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $20. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 3 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20
Latin passion
Ensemble Español hosts the 39th Annual American Spanish Dance and Music Festival with 40 leading guest artists this weekend at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $26-$46. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20
Midsommar Celebration
Join in the Maypole dancing and much more during the 10th annual Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration in Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. The fest features crafts and games for kids and a picnic dinner, which begins at 6 p.m. with meat furnished by Scandinavian Park. Bring a family dish to pass. Enjoy the bonfire and traditional toast at sunset. vasaparkil.com. $5 for nonmembers; free for ages 12 and younger. 3:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Maypole dancing at 4 p.m.
On air
Be a part of a live nationwide radio broadcast when Garrison Keillor hosts the variety show "A Prairie Home Companion" on Saturday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $35-$65 pavilion seating; $10 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20
Bout time
The top Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters from the Midwest compete in RISE on Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $500-$800 tables; $20-$50 arena seating; $10 parking. (888) 732-7784 or searscentre.com. 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20
Sherry baby!
Bop along to song hits from the 1960s when the Las Vegas tribute show "Oh What a Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Season" plays Saturday at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $34.50-$50.50. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20