Weekend picks: Join Joey Coco Diaz at Zanies

Adults only

Fans of the TV show “The Joe Rogan Experience” can see comedian Joey Coco Diaz this weekend at two Zanies locations: 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 337-4027, then at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $25 plus a two menu-item purchase. zanies.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, July 23, and 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, July 24, in Chicago; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, in Rosemont

Sugar Grove Corn Boil

Cooking contests, family activities and plenty of fresh corn. It must be the Sugar Grove Corn Boil. Head to Volunteer Park, 61 Main St., Sugar Grove, for music, a parade, a craft/vendor fair, a carnival, fireworks and more. Free. sugargrovecornboil.org. 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 24; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 25; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26

Fear factored

Comedian and former “Fear Factor” host Joe Rogan performs standup on Friday at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $35-$49.50. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, July 24

The real thing

Celebrated 1970s jazz rock band Steely Dan (“Do It Again” and “Reelin' In the Years”) performs two shows this weekend at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $103-$123 pavilion seating (sold out); $38-$43 lawn seating. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25

Lombard Civil War Encampment

Travel back in time as re-enactors portray Confederate and Union soldiers during the Lombard Civil War Encampment in Four Seasons Park, 16th and Main streets. See an 1863 military campsite, watch military drills and demonstrations, hear Civil War-era music, and take part in games and other activities. The night before the encampment, watch a free screening of the 1989 Civil War film “Glory” in Four Seasons Park. A donation of $5 per person is requested during the weekend encampment. All donations benefit the Lombard Historical Society. (630) 629-1885 or lombardhistory.org. See “Glory” at 8 p.m. Friday, July 24; encampment runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26

Pets plus

Shorty Rossi from Animal Planet's “Pit Boss” is one of the stars appearing at the Windy City Pet Expo on Saturday at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Free admission. (800) 977-3609 or windycitypetexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25

Chevy showcase

Automotive fans won't want to miss the 4th Annual All Camaro Show on Saturday at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. $20 to register at 9 a.m.; $14.95 regular admission; $12.95 seniors; $8.95 kids. (815) 385-3644 or volocars.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25

Get punked at Warped Tour

Catch alternative rockers We Came As Romans and A Simple Plan, synthpopsters Metro Station and a whole lot more as the Vans Warped Tour rolls into the newly named Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park, Saturday, July 25. Don't miss south suburban punk rock band Knuckle Puck as they take another step up the musical ladder. Tickets start at $39.50; vanswarpedtour.com. 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25

Island pride

The 44th Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival features a parade, folk music, food vendors, domino competitions and more this weekend at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $5 general admission. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25; 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 26

Fabyan Windmill at 100

Help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Fabyan Windmill by being part of the official windmill centennial photo that later will be placed in a time capsule. Gather around the windmill, which stands on the east side of the Fabyan Forest Preserve, 1925 Batavia Ave., Geneva, for windmill tours, a pinwheel-making station, music, food and more. Free. (630) 232-5980 or kaneforest.com. Meet at the windmill at noon Saturday, July 25

Gymnastic greats

Eight world and Olympic gymnastic champions, including individual gold medal winners Simone Biles, Gabrielle Douglas and Aly Raisman, are expected to compete at the Secret U.S. Classic on Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $49-$125. (847) 649-2270 or searscentre.com or secretclassic.com. Noon Junior Session; 5:30 p.m. Senior Session; Saturday, July 25

Homegrown talent

The Homegrown Arts & Music Festival, now in its third year, aims to give the suburban music scene its due. Check out a wide range of local bands — including Fletcher Rockwell, the Aaron Williams Band, Honey and the 45s, Clear Confusion, Bloody Mary and more — when the fest returns to Mullen's, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Tickets are $11; mullensbarandgrill.com or on facebook.com. 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25

Latin rock

Mexican music star Marco Antonio Solis brings his La Experiencia Tour featuring Camila on Saturday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $59-$179. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25

Party for a cause

House Music Saved My Life is helping save those in need when it kicks off its 2015 charity sessions by taking over the weekly Afterlife dance party at Grand Bar Whiskey Lounge, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, Saturday, July 25. The party will feature the talents of resident DJs Tsunami, GoodSex and Robert Nikho, as well as a slate of guest DJs including Augie De La Rosa, B. Hebda, Bobby De Maria, DJ Wonder Dog and more. Proceeds from the party will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. No cover, but donations are requested; grandbarchicago.com or housemusicsavedmylife.com. 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday, July 25

Bicoastal blend

Ska/pop punk rockers 9 Spot and acoustic singer-songwriter Justin Yates open for the ska/surf rock stylings of Philly/Cali boy Mike Pinto at Lombard's Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard, Saturday, July 25. Pinto layers his native East Coast wit over his newfound West Coast chill vibe for an earthy reggae-tinged sound that eschews clichés. Meanwhile, Richmond's Justin Yates has been honing his guitar skills as he plays throughout the suburbs, but the cool depth of his vocals and lyrics is the true star of his performances. $10/$12; (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25

Trades Day

See demonstrations of various trades, past and present, during Trades Day at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Ed Bell of Belfry Bees & Honey will discusses beekeeping, and visitors can try on beekeeping gear. Other demonstrators include a fiber artist, woodcarvers, a wool spinner, a lace maker, quilters, a blacksmith and others. Free ice cream sundaes to the first 250 visitors. Admission is $12 adults; $10 seniors ages 62 and older; $8 kids 4-12; and free for kids 3 and younger, members and Naperville residents. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26