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Weekend picks: Hollywood Vampires come out to play

The rocking undead

Joe Perry, Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp team up for a Hollywood Vampires concert on Thursday at the RiverEdge Park, 360 Broadway, Aurora. $65. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7

Check, please!

Laugh along at all sorts of disapproving mother jokes in the one-man comedy "My Son The Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy" starring Brad Zimmerman starting Thursday at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie $41-$51. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org. Begins 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7; continues through Sunday, Aug. 7

Star-crossed lovers

See Richard Madden ("Cinderella") and Lily James ("Downton Abbey") in the title roles of The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's production of Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" from London's West End on Thursday at select movie theaters in Addison, Chicago, Deer Park, Evanston, Lincolnshire, Naperville, Rockford, Warrenville and Woodridge. Prices vary by venue, but largely $16 and $13 for seniors. For exact locations and prices, visit fathomevents.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7

Beyond the Sea

Fans of the late 1950s singer Bobby Darin won't want to miss the Artists Lounge Live concert starring former "Jersey Boys" star Christopher Kale Jones in the revue "Darin" on Thursday at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $45-$50. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7

Celebrating anime

More than 10,000 fans of Japanese animation and manga comics are expected to converge on Anime Midwest for gaming activities, costume play and more this weekend at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 6350 N. River Road, Rosemont, and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Among the exhibitors is the Daily Herald's own Russell Lissau, who will lead several panels and sell his books throughout the weekend. $60 three-day admission; $40 single-day admission. (847) 692-2220 or animemidwest.com. 8 a.m. Friday, July 8, through 6 p.m. Sunday, July 10

Shout 'Opa!'

In case you didn't have enough festival fun over the July 4 weekend, you can check out Greek Fest. It teems with authentic Greek cuisine, kids games, inflatable rides, handicraft shopping and entertainment every evening at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin. $2 general admission. (847) 888-2822 or st-sophia.com. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 8; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 9; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 10

Pressed for wine

The 12th annual Uncork Barrington event features 50 wines from eight regions, hors d'oeuvres, music and more tonight in the north lot of the Metra Commuter Parking Lot (near Spring Street and County Line Road), Barrington. $50 (includes souvenir glass). (847) 381-2525 or uncorkbarrington.com. 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 8

Everyone is 'Irish' at this fest

Have you ever entered a mashed potato-eating contest? No? Now you can at the Irish American Heritage Festival at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago. Plus, don't miss the Irish soda bread contest; freckle contest; local and international Irish and American music, dancing and family activities; vendors and artisans selling Irish clothing, music and jewelry and more. $5-$15. (773) 282-7035 or irish-american.org. 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, July 8; noon to 1 a.m. Saturday, July 9; and 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday, July 10

Pirates Over 40

The band Pirates Over 40 plays a concert of tropical tunes from artists like Jimmy Buffett, classic rock selections, oldies and more in Veterans Park, on Route 176, Island Lake. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Free. (847) 526-8764 or villageofislandlake.com. 7 p.m. Friday, July 8

James and Brian Serra of Face Time Police play an acoustic set at Anime Midwest Friday, July 8, in Rosemont. Courtesy of Face Time Police

Police and Villains

Catch a band of brothers (or two) at this weekend's Anime Midwest in Rosemont when Schaumburg's Face Time Police and Des Plaines and Elgin-based V Is For Villains take the stage at the anime and gaming-inspired convention. Brian and James Serra will be playing an acoustic set comprising mostly Face Time Police originals, along with a few anime covers and a sneak peek at a song from an upcoming album. Creative cosplay adds fun to fan conventions such as this one, and the Serra bros are rolling out new "Neon Genesis Evangelion"-inspired costumes for the show. Later that night, V Is For Villains, an electronic industrial rock band featuring brothers Nicholas (Mr. Agitator) and Jonathon (Fallon Flynn) Santiago, Analise Rahn (Vex) and new member Mike Prost (Davrys Black), will bring their new costumes (and, um, possibly plans for world domination!) into the spotlight. They're fresh off a House of Blues show last weekend. Anime Midwest is at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $60 three-day admission; $40 single-day admission. (847) 692-2220; see animemidwest.com for tickets and schedule information. Face Time Police plays from 6 to 7 p.m.; V Is For Villains plays from 9 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 8

'Wild Boys'

Fans of 1980s pop hits like "Rio," "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "A View to a Kill" won't want to miss seeing Duran Duran's "Paper Gods Tour." The famed British band shares the bill with Chic featuring Nile Rodgers this weekend at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $130-$160 pavilion seating; $55-$60 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9

The band Duran Duran performs at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9. Associated Press, 2011

He's the top!

Broadway luminaries like Karen Mason (formerly of Arlington Heights), Hugh Panero and more sing the praises of one of American's most revered composer/lyricists in the Grant Park Music Festival concert "A Cole Porter Celebration." Hear song standards from musicals like "Anything Goes," "Can-Can," "Kiss Me, Kate" and more at Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion, 105 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $25-$89 reserved seating; free lawn seating. (312) 742-7647 or grantparkmusicfestival.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9

Actor/producer/director Jeff Garlin, formerly of Morton Grove, returns to Zanies in MB Financial Park in Rosemont on Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9. Daily Herald File Photo

'Goldbergs' guy

Celebrate a former Morton Grove guy who hit it big in showbiz when "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "The Goldbergs" star Jeff Garlin returns to do standup this weekend at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $30 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or rosemont.zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 8; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9

North vs. South

See costumed re-enactors wage battle at the 25th annual Civil War Days this weekend at the Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. $10; $5 seniors and kids. (847) 968-3400 or lcfpd.org/museum. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 9; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 10

What a day for daylilies

See hundreds of daylilies at the Chicagoland Daylily Society's Annual Flower Show in the Sycamore Room at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Free with paid $9-$14 general admission to Morton Arboretum. Free for kids 1 and younger. (630) 968-0074 or chicagolanddaylilysociety.org. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9

Play ball!

Watch several baseball games as they were played during the Civil War era at the Vintage Baseball Tournament at Parade Field in Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The games will follow baseball rules from 1858. Teams scheduled to play include the DuPage Plowboys, the Milwaukee Grays and the Munster Centennials. Free with paid $10 parking. cantigny.org. Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9

Peter Gabriel performs at the United Center Saturday, July 9. Associated Press

Brits wrap rock

Grammy Award-winners Sting and Peter Gabriel team up for their "Rock Paper Scissors Tour," which makes a Windy City stop as part of its North American journey on Saturday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $50-$250. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9

Menacerno releases a new EP when they play Chicago's Metro Saturday, July 9. Courtesy of Adam Veness

Menacerno, Tanks and more

It's been a while since Irish rock band the Cranberries has released any new music, but the new EP by local rockers Menacerno, "In No Place," just might scratch that itch. Lead vocalist Maggie O'Keefe's dreamy, ethereal vocals resonate with emotion in the style of Dolores O'Riordan (minus the brogue) and provide a lilting counterpoint to Pete Neumer and Brian Watson's driving guitars, Joe Martinez's deep bass and Wheaton native Matt Buckingham's rhythmic drumplay. But don't be fooled by the comforting melodies on the first track "Up In Arms." Spin up "Gemini" and you'll see exactly how hard this band can rock. Get a taste of the new tunes at an EP release party when the band teams up with fellow artists Hyperplane, Hard Kiss, Red Jr. and headliner Tanks & Guns, featuring Elk Grove's Rob Pesce and Schaumburg's Matt Dailly, for a night of rock at Chicago's esteemed Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $12-$15; (773) 549-4140 or etix.com. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9

Dairy Day

Get an up-close look at a dairy cow, listen to music from the 1800s and take a farmhouse tour during Dairy Day at the Elk Grove Historical Museum, 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Other fest highlights include crafts, butter-churning demonstrations and games. $4 per person. Free for Elk Grove Historical Society members. (847) 439-3994 or elkgroveparks.org. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 10

Upcoming concerts

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.

Comstock Lode at Hawthorn Woods Summer Concert: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Country, rock. Food vendors on-site. Free. vhw.org.

Duran Duran: 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock. $130-$160. Lawn $55-$60. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

311 with Matisyahu: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. $24-$86. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

Funk-rockers Murley play the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater in Palatine Friday, July 8.

Murley: 8 p.m. Friday, July 8, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Funky blues rock. Free park show; no tickets. (847) 991-0333.

Monika Ryan with "The Originals" concert: 8 p.m. Friday, July 8, Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Jazz. $25. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org.

The Revelers: 9 p.m. Friday, July 8, FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $15. fitzgerasldsnightclub.com.

Scott Tipping Syndicate: 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues, rock. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Brantley Gilbert: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Country. $22-$50. livenation.com.

Dick Diamond & The Dusters: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9, outside of the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, 1 S. 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Rock. Lawn seating; chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. $10-$15. Purchase online at cantigny.org, or call (630) 260-8162.

The Disappointments, Chyomin: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Rock House Glenview, 1742 Glenview Road, Glenview. (224) 616-3062 or therockhouseinc.com.

Sting, Peter Gabriel: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. $50-$250. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Black Milk & Nat Turner (The Rebellion Tour), Aerias, Greggo, R Dubb, EVE, Walth: 9 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $15-$18. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.

Afterlife featuring Hatiras, LO'99, Augie De LaRosa, DJ Matthias, Greg G-Note, starvin CAT, Kings Of Class, Nikho, TEHJ: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Annex, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. House, EDM. Free before midnight. housemusicsavedmylife.com.

Beach Party with Dave Rudolf: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10, Helen Plum Library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard. Rudolf performs songs about summer from Jimmy Buffet, Harry Belafonte and others. Light refreshments served. Free. Registration required. (630) 627-0316 or helenplum.org.

Harpeth Rising at Long Grove Arts & Music Council Summer Concert Series: 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10, Towner Green on Old McHenry Road, downtown Long Grove. Free; donations welcome. Folk, rock, classical and more. Free. lgamc.org.

Abandoned By Bears, Save The Lost Boys, Friday Night Lites, The Linden Method, Belmont, Action/Adventure: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. Pop-punk, rock. $12. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.

The Good Mondays Acoustic Duo: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 10, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chair. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.

Adele headlines in three concerts at Chicago's United Center. Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP

Adele: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10; 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 11, and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $39.95-$149.50. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo: 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 11, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, $45-$65. Lawn $30. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Jordan Davis and Old Southern Moonshine Revival at "Country in the Park": 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. Fireworks follow concert. Food and beverage tents on the park's great lawn. Free. rosemont.com.

Carol Stream Concert for the Troops with 7th Heaven: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, Carol Stream Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Rock. Food and beer concessions begin at 6 p.m. Free. (630) 665-7050 or carolstream.org.

Lisle Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, Lisle Community Park, 1800 Short St., Lisle. In case of extreme weather, concert will move to the Lisle Senior High School auditorium, 1800 Short St., Lisle. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. Free. (630) 853-6196 or lislecommunityband.org.

Second Hand Soul at Algonquin Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin. Free. (847) 658-2700 or algonquin.org/recreation.

Don Felder: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Spirit Animal, Friday Pilots Club, Ember Oceans, Los Gold Fires: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $10-$12. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

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

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