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Sunday picks: Spend a spicy morning with a Bloody Mary

Mix it up

The 7th Annual Bloody Mary Festival is expected to attract more than 5,000 people to sample spicy concoctions this Sunday at Evert's Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. $2 suggested donation for admission, and there are charges for food items. (847) 432-6000 or celebratehighwood.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31

Sweet and tasty

Eli's Cheesecake is a Chicago-area institution. This weekend you can sample different styles, save on favorites and enjoy some entertainment by the likes of the Jesse White Tumblers and more at Eli's Cheesecake Festival at 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago. No admission charge. (773) 308-7000 or cheesecakefestival.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 30; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 31

Planetarium on tour

Try space-age ice cream or experience gravity tests as part of the Adler Planetarium's “Space is Freaking Awesome” campaign when The Adler Space Experience in a big green truck tours to the parking lot of Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. No admission charge. (312) 922-7827 or adlerplanetarium.org. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31

25 years of Lolla

Lollapalooza closes out tonight after a four-day weekend of indie, alternative, EDM, rap and rock. Enjoy the surreal experience of dancing to some good tunes and sampling some of the area's best food and drink while surrounded by Chicago's picturesque skyline in Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St., Chicago. General admission tickets are sold out, but VIP and hotel packages are available at lollapalooza.com. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 31

Creature Feature

Get an up-close look at a variety of reptiles and amphibians as animal expert Deb Krohn presents a Creature Feature program in the Children's Garden at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Youngsters will have the chance to hold some of the animals that Krohn introduces to guests. Free with paid $9-$14 arboretum admission. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31

Happy birthday, Harry!

Adventure Realm, at 2011 63rd St., Downers Grove, hosts a Harry Potter Birthday Celebration for the famed wizard of books and film. The event takes place on the same date as “Harry Potter” author J.K Rowling's birthday and the release date of the new book “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Highlights include MagiQuest games, a trivia contest, a costume contest, Wizard House laser tag games, a Bertie Bott jellybean-eating contest, wand decorating and more. Free; fees for some activities, including MagiQuest, laser tag and arcade games. (331) 777-4344 or advrealm.com. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday July 31

'The 8th Dwarf'

Three Brothers Theatre presents the family-friendly “The 8th Dwarf,” about the long-lost eighth dwarf of the famed tale of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” See it at the theater, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $5 per person; $10 families. (224) 419-4325 or 3brostheatre.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31

Gospelfest

Chicago gospel singer and songwriter Malcolm Williams and his group Great Faith, plus the Lamar Sisters, soloist Bridgett Campbell and others, will perform during Gospelfest at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Rounding out the fest are dance performances, kids' activities and food for purchase. All ages are welcome. The event will move indoors if it rains. Free. lcfpd.org. 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31

Upcoming concerts

Shooter Jennings and Waymore Outlaws: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Country. $19-$59. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Spoken Four: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, Pavilion Gazebo, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Songs from the 1950s to present. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for outside seating. Rain site is in the pavilion gym. Free. (847) 437-9494 or elkgroveparks.org.

Bullet Boys, Loveblast: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at H.O.M.E. Bar, 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. $13. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.

Bluesman Buddy Guy takes the Ravinia stage with Jeff Beck Sunday, July 31. Associated Press File Photo

Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $44-$130. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Chrissy Johnson (CD release), Steve Dawson, Rachel Drew & the Bitter Roots: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Rock, pop. $29.95-$89.95. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Patchwork Project presents “A Tapestry of American Song”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 3, Barrington's White House, 124 W. Main St., Barrington. Program features baritone Will Berman; Barrington natives Kendra Wieneke, mezzo-soprano, and Conor Kelch on guitar; and Chicago-based pianist, Sarah Jenks. Program includes folk selections and more, made famous by artists such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and others. $15-$20. Tickets at patchworkbarrington.bpt.me.

Rod Tuffcurls at “Rockin' in the Park”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Rock. Food and beverage tents on the park's great lawn. Fireworks display after concert. Free. rosemont.com.

Lisle's Prairiewalk Pond Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug 4, Prairie Walk Pond, at Route 53 and Garfield Avenue, Lisle. Celebrate Lisle's 60th anniversary with concert by Brooke and the Nice Things, who perform Motown tunes. Bring lawn chairs/blankets for seating. Food and drinks available for purchase. Free. villageoflisle.org.

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

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