Sunday picks: Comedian Mal Hall taps heritage for laughs
Winning comedy
See rising comedian Mal Hall this weekend as he draws from his multiethnic heritage for some of his standup humor at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase; 18 and older show. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
'Avatar' spectacle
Cirque du Soleil finds inspiration from James Cameron's blockbuster "Avatar" for the touring indoor spectacular "Toruk - The First Flight" starting Wednesday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $46-$140. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan
The gypsy-jazz band Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan performs a free concert in Towner Green, on Old McHenry Road, downtown Long Grove. The concert is sponsored by the Long Grove Arts & Music Council. (847) 634-0888 or lgamc.org. 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
Country icon
Tickets are almost sold out to catch Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Dolly Parton in concert at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $115-$150 pavilion seating; lawn tickets and terrace seating are sold out. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
Power trio
Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs collaborated on "case/lang/veirs," a concert featuring 14 songs where lead vocals are shared equally. See these singer-songwriters in person at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $29.50-$60. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
Upcoming concerts
The Kidz Bop Kids: Life of the Party Tour: 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. $35. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.
Anderlik, Otto & Church at Capannari's Concert In The Park: 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Capannari Ice Cream, 10. S Pine St., Mount Prospect. Bluegrass, blues, acoustic. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.
Dolly Parton: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $115-$150; lawn seats $38-$43. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Rascal Flatts: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $30.75-$60.50. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.
Joel Crouse and Levon at "Country in the Park": 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. Food and beverage tents will be on the park's great lawn. Fireworks follow concert. Free. rosemont.com.
Josh Groban: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. $37.75-$159.75. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.
Barbra Streisand: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $99-$510. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Meghan Trainor: The Untouchable Tour: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $27.95-$57.95. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Libido Funk Circus at Carol Stream Summer Concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue at Lies Road, Carol Stream. Soul, funk and disco. Food and beer concessions begin at 6 p.m. Free. carolstream.org.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.