Weekend picks: Sheryl Crow brings the fun to Ravinia

Have some fun

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow performs in concert Thursday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $90 to $100 pavilion seating; $38-$43 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25

Rock for days

Irish rock band U2 stars in five performances of its theatrically infused "iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour" starting Wednesday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $30-$275. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25; Sunday and Monday, June 28 and 29; and Thursday, July 2

Just for laughs

If you loved her self-titled ABC sitcom, then don't miss comedian Cristela Alonzo when she performs live in five local performances starting Thursday at two Zanies locations: 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago; (312) 337-4027; then at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 813-0484. $30, plus a two-menu item purchase. zanies.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in Chicago; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, in Rosemont

Brews and tunes

Jason Isbell, Cornmeal and Brett Brown are just some of the musical acts featured at the Two Brothers Summer Festival featuring loads of craft beer sales for charity this weekend at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. $5-$10 single day admission; $55-$82.50 daily VIP tickets. Free admission on Sunday. (630) 393-4800 or twobrothersbrewing.com. 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 26; 3 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28

Zydeco master

Groove along to the New Orleans sound of Dr. John when he performs in concert on Friday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Friday, June 26

Hot ticket

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga surprised many by making beautiful music together singing American song standards. If you are lucky enough to have tickets, catch them at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Officially sold out, but still available on some ticket-selling sites. Initially $180-$195 pavilion tickets; $49-$54 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27

Key appeal

The International Piano Conference returns with Ray Live! Tribute to Ray Charles tonight, Kurt Bestor & the Music of Disney on Saturday, Purely Ragtime Piano on Sunday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $26-$38 Friday; $30-$45 Saturday; $15 Sunday. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Friday, June 26; 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28

Willing Willborn

Catch up with Chicago native and comedian George Willborn ("Phunny Business: A Black Comedy," "Def Comedy Jam") this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road at Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. $19 plus a two-menu item. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, June 26; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, June 27; 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28

Rodeo riders

Kids can take part in 14 rodeo events such as panning for gold, riding a mechanical bull, cow milking and chicken toss to be certified as an official cowboy or cowgirl at the Little Boots Rodeo at Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village. $12 per child; free for adults. Some activities require fees. (630) 766-8980 or littlebootsrodeo.org. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28

Mighty Con

Comics lovers will find plenty to choose from as well as contests, games, artist appearances and more at Mighty Con in Building 1 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Free comic book with every paid admission. Adult admission is $10 a day or $15 for both days; free for kids 12 and younger. geekinccomics.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28

Temporary Doug's

The gourmet creations from the former restaurant Hot Doug's are briefly revitalized as part of the Dog Dayz of Summer festival this weekend at Goose Island Barrel Warehouse, 605 N. Sacramento, Blvd., Chicago. $75 general admission (including Hot Doug's sausages, duck fat fries, beer and music). dogdayzofsummer.com. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28

Vintage baseball

Watch a round-robin tournament of vintage baseball games, with teams like the DuPage Plowboys, the Oregon Ganymedes and the Huntington Hill Toppers following 1858 baseball rules, at the parade field at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Free with paid $5 parking free. cantigny.org. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27

Singing Sondheim

Jazz singer Charlene Brooks and her six-piece jazz band perform Broadway songs by composer Stephen Sondheim in the cabaret revue "Putting it Together" on Saturday at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. $25. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27

Night at the mooovies

With the cowardly lion on screen, and farm animals all around you, settle in to see an outdoor screening of the classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" at Family Mooovie Night at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Food will be available for purchase. Registration is required. primrosefarmpark.com. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27

Time for Milk N Cookies

Palatine twins James and Paul McElwain started playing the decks at the University of Illinois in Champaign before breaking into the Chicago scene as Milk N Cookies. While their house originals and remixes have earned them slots at 2014's Spring Awakening Music Festival and this year's Summer Camp back in May, recent moves have also put them on the national stage. The guys are returning to their hometown Saturday for a night of dance music bound to get Durty Nellie's moving, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27

Touchdown!

In conjunction with the "Pigskin Peanuts" traveling exhibit, the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., hosts a Touchdown Tailgate Party featuring live music, an appearance by Snoopy, "Peanuts" drawing workshops, football-themed inflatables, games, exhibit tours and free hot dogs and lemonade. "Pigskin Peanuts," which runs through Sunday, Aug. 9, focuses on football-themed "Peanuts" comic strips created by Charles M. Schulz. Free. (630) 833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28

Get a Taste of the T's

Plain White T's, the alternative rock success story from the Lombard and Villa Park area, is visiting home as part of a national tour when they headline at the Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 Jefferson St., during the Taste of Joliet Sunday. The T's had been playing together for nearly a year when their previously released "Hey There, Delilah" caught fire and launched them to national fame. The guys are touring in promotion of their recently released album "American Nights." $5 for general admission; $20 for front section reserved. tasteofjoliet.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28