Sunday picks: U2 rocking the United Center
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. Sunday
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. 11 a.m. to 5 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. Noon to 6 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. Sunday, June 28
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. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28
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
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. 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28
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. 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28