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Sunday picks: Shake your booty with KC & the Sunshine Band

Spend your Sunday with your boogie shoes on when the kings of disco KC and the Sunshine Band bring all their classic dance hits - “Shake Your Booty,” “Get Down Tonight” and the like - to Aurora's RiverEdge Park. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. $40. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Gardening art

More than 100 juried artists will be selling their work at the fifth annual Art Festival held this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. No admission charge, though $25-$30 parking per vehicle/van. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org/artfestival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 3

Rock and roast

Feast on barbecue while catching top music acts like 3 Doors Down, Lee Brice and more at the four-day Ribfest this weekend at Knoch Park, 724 S. West Street, Naperville. $12-$125; free admission after 7 p.m. Monday, July 4. (630) 259-1129 or ribfest.net. Noon to 10 p.m. through Monday, July 4

Musical 'Miss Jamie'

“Miss Jamie” and her farm animal puppets invite the audience to dance and sing along while they head to the “farm” for a family concert in the band shell at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The show focuses on eating healthy foods, showing kindness to animals and more. Guests are welcome to bring chairs and blankets for the outdoor concert. Free with paid $10 parking fee. cantigny.org. Noon Sunday, July 3

American music

FitzGerald's is rolling out its 35th Annual American Music Festival, a rollicking four-day collection of Americana and roots rockers on three stages. Join the party, where you can dive deep into the genre with great acts like Robbie Fulks, Parker Millsap, Toronzo Cannon, The Belvederes and more. See fitzgeraldsnightclub.com for the full lineup, schedule and ticket information. 1 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Northwest Fourth Fest

Headliners American English, Hi Infidelity and The Gingers take to the stage this weekend at Northwest Fourth Fest at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Plus, there's a carnival, an arts and crafts fair, games, food and fireworks. Free admission and free parking on-site. (847) 252-5446 or northwestfourthfest.com. 1 to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 3; and noon to 4 p.m. Monday, July 4 (carnival only). Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

Baseball fun

The Schaumburg Boomers host the Normal Corn Belters for an Independence Celebration weekend with fireworks every night. On Saturday, join in the celebration of the Village of Schaumburg's 60th Anniversary with everything local. Sunday features Myron Noodleman, the Jesse White Tumblers and extended fireworks. And everyone has the opportunity to run the bases after every Boomers home game. Games are played at 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Individual tickets start at $8. Sunday Family packs are $39 for four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas. Free parking. (847) 461-3695 or boomersbaseball.com. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. July 3

So like a man

Catch up with comedian Gary Owen (“Think Like a Man,” “I Agree With Myself”) when he returns for a series of standup shows at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $27 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, July 3

Chris Cornell brings his "Higher Truth Tour" to Ravinia Festival Sunday, July 3.

You know his name

Soundgarden was one of the first major bands to burst out of the Seattle grunge scene in the early '90s, with its trailblazing sound and anthems of the disaffected. Since then, guitarist Chris Cornell has toyed with different side projects - including Temple of the Dog, supergroup Audioslave and “You Know My Name,” his contribution to the 2007 James Bond film “Casino Royale” - all bearing the mark of his distinctive hard-edged but expressive vocals. Hear him when he brings his “Higher Truth Tour” to Ravinia Festival this weekend. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Tickets start at $38; dinner packages are available. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Diamond rocks

Neil Diamond tribute artist Denny Diamond headlines the Rockin' in the Park concert series at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. He'll perform music from Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson and others, too. Free; fireworks follow the concert. rosemont.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, July 3

Upcoming concerts

DJ Bentley Dean will help kick off the Independence Day festivities at the Red, White and Booze Bash at Potter's Place in Naperville. Courtesy of Bentley Dean

6th annual Red, White and Booze Bash, featuring Kings of Class, Nikho, Bentley Dean, DJ Akib, DJ Hectic, DJ Starkill and DJ Cross: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Potter's Place and Two-Nine Martini Lounge, 29 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. No cover. EDM, house. (630) 355-9165 or pottersplacenaperville.com.

Zydeco Voodoo: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Pavilion Gazebo, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Traditional New Orleans music and popular rock. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Rain site is in the pavilion gym. Free. (847) 437-9494 or elkgroveparks.org.

Denny Diamond: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 3, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Neil Diamond tribute artist. Free; fireworks follow the concert. rosemont.com.

KC & the Sunshine Band: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway St., Aurora, Rock, pop. $40. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Got 7: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $65-$215. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Limited Edition Big Band at Wauconda Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, on the grounds of the Wauconda Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Picnic baskets welcome. Free. waucondaparks.com.

Lisle Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Pop, classical. Free. (630) 853-6196 or lislecommunityband.org.

Wheaton Municipal Band Concert Fanfares and Freedom: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, Memorial Park, 208 W. Union, Wheaton. Guest Soloist Master Gunnery Sgt. Peter Wilson-violinist from the United States Marine Orchestra joins Scott Boerma, director of bands at Western Michigan University and the Wheaton Municipal Band for concert. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.

Christopher Kale Jones in “Darin”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Jones presents a musical tribute to legendary singer Bobby Darin. $45-$50. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

<i>Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.</i>

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