Lee DeWyze leads off fun events this weekend
Lee DeWyze fans: Here's your chance to see the "Idol" winner in person when he headlines Durty Nellie's. This is just one of five ideas for the weekend ahead. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
DeWyze at Durty Nellie's: Mount Prospect singer-songwriter and season 9 winner of "American Idol" Lee DeWyze returns to the suburbs with an all-ages show that also features Anna Rose and Jordan Engelhardt at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Meet Lee before the show for an extra $40. Tickets cost $20 general admission, $50 VIP seating. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com. 6 p.m. Saturday.
Up and away: Marvel at the many multicolored hot air balloons taking flight during the third annual Grayslake's Color Aloft Balloon Festival at Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Free. (847) 223-6688 or grayslakechamber.com. 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Shakespeare in the Park: What better way to enjoy a summer night than with a free performance of William Shakespeare's classic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" put on by the Shakespeare in the Park program in Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. Donations welcome. wheatonparkdistrict.com. 7 p.m. Saturday.
Tall tales: See nationally acclaimed storytellers and puppeteers, along with acoustic musicians from the Midwest, at the Second Annual Fox Tales Storytelling Festival on the outdoor patio at the Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive. Living history re-enactors will be on hand to share insights into McHenry County's history. Picnic baskets welcome. Free program runs rain or shine. (847) 458-6060 or aapld.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Got talent: See many contestants from this year's Suburban Chicago's Got Talent contest appear alongside other hopefuls at the Dream Night Talent Search at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $15-$35. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 7 p.m. Sunday.