Weekend picks: Catch Modern Day Romeos at Williams Street Fest
Northwest fest
The Williams Street Festival promises street performers, local food, craft vendors, beer from Crystal Lake Brewing and performances by the bands LAVA Rock and Modern Day Romeos on Saturday near the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. No admission charge. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Taste of Wheaton
The annual Taste of Wheaton features great entertainment and more. Food, vendors, arts and crafts, carnival rides, children's games, entertainment, beer garden and a business expo are at various locations centered around Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. Saturday morning events include the Cosley Zoo 5K & 10K Run for the Animals and a half-mile Zippity Zoo Run to raise funds for the development and renovation of exhibits at Cosley. The Paws for Breakfast event from 7 to 10 a.m. also benefits Cosley Zoo. No admission charge, though prices vary for rides and other activities. (630) 690-4880 or wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/taste. 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 4; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 5
Harvard Milk Days
How much milk can you drink in one sitting? Find out during a milk-drinking contest at the annual Harvard Milk Days in Milky Way Park, 6600 Lawrence, Harvard. Other highlights include a parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, an antique tractor display, a carnival, entertainment, a petting zoo, chain-saw carving and fireworks every night. Free; $5 daily parking or $10 three-day advance pass. (815) 943-4614 or milkdays.com. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 4; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 5
Got a bite?
Fishing enthusiasts are invited to grab their fishing poles and head to the Hoffman Estates Community Fishing Derby at South Ridge Lake, Freeman and Mumford roads, Hoffman Estates. Prizes are awarded every 15 minutes. Prizes include a $1,000 Cabela's gift card. No fishing license is required. The event is hosted by the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce and Industry. $5 advance registration; $8 the day of the event. hechamber.com. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Global art
More than 100 juried artists from around the world showcase their works at the Buffalo Grove Fine Art Festival in Buffalo Grove Town Center, at Lake-Cook Road and Route 83, Buffalo Grove. Other highlights include live music, food and art-related activities for kids. Free. amdurproductions.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5
Dandelion Wine fest
Arts and craft vendors, concerts, dance and food are part of Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival in Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan. "Jazzman" Jeff Justman will perform songs from the 1960s, the Beatles, plus a little jazz at an indoor concert at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts. Free. (847) 360-4749 or waukeganparks.org. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Bubblefest
Make a bubble blower, shake hands inside of a bubble, create bubble art and more at the Elgin Public Museum-sponsored Bubblefest in Lords Park, 225 Grand Blvd., Elgin. Admission is $2 for museum members and $3 for nonmembers. (847) 741-6655 or elginpublicmuseum.org. Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Crafty brews
More than 250 beers and ciders from more than 80 different breweries are featured at the 4th Grayslake Craft Beer Festival on Saturday in downtown Grayslake, near 61 S. Whitney St. $10 designated driver; $35-$45 general admission; $65 VIP pass. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakebeerfest.com. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4 (VIP entry noon)
Hops and pop
Expect plenty of brews and music at the Two Brothers Summer Festival 2016, which features the bands Cold War Kids, Lord Huron, The Lone Bellow, Phox and more. The festival is this weekend at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $25 one-day general admission; $75 VIP tent (includes $24 worth of beverage tickets); $200 SkyDeck. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Bodily humor
Comedian Bryan Kellen, a finalist on "Last Comic Standing" famed for his physical humor, finishes up his run of standup shows this weekend at the Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or rosemont.zanies.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Southern humor
Virginia native Sonya White brings on the Southern charm for a series of standup comedy performances starting Thursday at the Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20 plus a two-item purchase. (630) 524-0001 or zanies.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Percussive variety
The Chicago Rhythm Fest presents its culminating performance "Stomping Grounds" featuring the troupes BAM!, Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater, Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago and Trinity Irish Dance Company on Saturday at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $28-$68. (312) 341-2300 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Can't you hear my Hermits?
In its heyday, Manchester's British pop band Herman's Hermits was slinging hits on both sides of the pond. For more than five decades (and with a few lineup shifts), the band has been playing its upbeat hits, such as "I'm Into Something Good" and "Silhouettes." Catch them, featuring Peter Noone, when they play the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Cobra Lounge conjures up rap, rock
Northern Indiana hip-hop artist David Costa has made some big strides on the music scene, including stints at South By Southwest, Q101's Jamboree and the Vans Warped Tour. He brings his thoughtful lyrics and rock background to Chicago's Cobra Lounge, where he's joined by modern rockers Menacerno - featuring the talents of Maggie O'Keefe, Pete Neumer, Brian Matson, Joe Martinez and Wheaton's Matt Buckingham. The Dead Hands and Big Paraid (playing an acoustic set) start the night off with some solid Chicago rock, at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $9-$10. (312) 226-6300 or cobralounge.com. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Blurryfaced duo
The hip-hop/rock duo Twenty One Pilots brings its "Emotional Roadshow" tour with Mutemath and Chef'special on Sunday to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $25-$45; $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, June 5
Upcoming concerts
Heartsfield: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4, FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $15. fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Cirrus Falcon: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4, Peggy Kinnane's, 8 N. Vail, Arlington Heights. Rock, country, alternative and more. $3. (847) 577-7733 or peggykinnanes.com.
Afterlife featuring DangerWayne, GoodSex, Milk N Cooks and more: 10 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. House, EDM. Free before midnight, $5 after. (773) 278-4646 or annexnightclub.com.
Dixie Chicks: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 5, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 191 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $42-$232. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.
Twenty One Pilots "Emotional Roadshow": 7 p.m. Sunday, June 5, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Hip-hop, rock. $25-$45. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Round Lake Community Band with "The Magic Kingdom" concert: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, outdoors, in front of the Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Free. (847) 546-8559 or rlapd.org.
The Jayhawks: 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7 and 8, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Rock. $35. 21 and older. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.
Steve Knecht Band, Skyline Semblance, The Sane Abandoned, Last One Stalling: 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Fitz's Spare Keys, 119 N. York St., Elmhurst. Punk, rock. $5. (630) 379-5007 or fitzs.publishpath.com.
Palatine Concert Band: 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Free. palatineconcertband.org.
Barenaked Ladies, OMD, Howard Jones: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $70-$85. Lawn seats $33-$38. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Stateline Country at Wauconda's Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Free. waucondaparks.org.
Fire It Up, Gallery 81, Fifty-One Lincoln, Looms, Big Black Bird, The Phonographs: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Rock. $10. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com.
Wheaton Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. Band celebrates the opening of its summer season with a release party for its new CD "Forward March." Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.