5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Hear the legendary Aretha Franklin belt out her beloved hits in Highland Park. Flash back to the music of the '60s with Arlo Guthrie in St. Charles. Bask in the Bard at sunset in Oak Brook. These are just a few ideas for the weekend ahead. For others, go to dailyherald.com/entertainment.

<h3 class="breakHead">'Winter' in Summer</h3>

First Folio Theatre presents "The Winter's Tale" as part of its annual Shakespeare Under the Stars series at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st Street and Route 83, Oak Brook. Tickets $39, $35 for students and seniors. (630) 986-8067 or firstfolio.org. 8:15 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 10-12.

<h3 class="breakHead">Historic happening</h3>

Watch re-enactments of famous Civil War battles during Civil War Days in the Lakewood Forest Preserve, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. Meet famous Civil War characters, see period demonstrations, browse through Civil War-era items in a marketplace and more. $5-$10. lcfpd.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12

<h3 class="breakHead">Art and more</h3>

See the works of more than 100 juried artists at the annual Buffalo Grove Art Festival at the Buffalo Grove Town Center, Lake-Cook Road at Route 83, Buffalo Grove. Also featured are kids' activities, entertainment and food. Free admission. amdurproductions.com. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12

<h3 class="breakHead">Music legend</h3>

Hear the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin perform in concert Saturday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Pavilion seating is sold out; $43-$48 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11.

<h3 class="breakHead">Arlo at the Arcada</h3>

Folk singer/social activist Arlo Guthrie takes to the stage Sunday for his "Alice's Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour" at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12.