Arlington Million, Tony Bennett among the weekend's best

Posted August 12, 2016 1:00 am

Catch the excitement of the Arlington Million, mellow out to the music of Tony Bennett or take a spin on carnival rides in Gurnee. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead. For others, check out dailyherald.com/calendar.

<h3 class="breakHead">Gurnee Days</h3>

Take the kids or grandkids to the 44th Annual Gurnee Days Celebration, featuring rides, a bicycle rodeo, a farmers market, a golf tournament, a 10K race, eating contests, fireworks and more at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Free admission; fees for some rides and contests. (847) 623-7788 or gurneedays.com. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.

<h3 class="breakHead">Fest for Beatles Fans </h3>

Celebrate the Fab Four at The Fest for Beatles Fans this weekend at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. Klaus Voormann, Peter Asher, Joey Molland and Louise Harrison (older sister of the late George Harrison) are some of the celebrities appearing. $52 Friday admission; $78 single-day admission Saturday and Sunday. (866) 843-3378 or thefest.com. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 12; noon to midnight Saturday, Aug. 13; noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.

<h3 class="breakHead">Leading Ladies of Chicago Theatre at Drury Lane</h3>

Enjoy songs from some of the area's top musical theater actresses as they help Drury Lane Theatre inaugurate its new cabaret room this weekend at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. E. Faye Butler, Heidi Kettenring, Christine Mild, Meghan Murphy and Leryn Turlington perform as part of Drury Lane's new series Leading Ladies of Chicago Theatre. $25-$45, with a $25 food and beverage minimum. (630) 530-0111 or drurylanetheatre.com. 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, and 6 and 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.

<h3 class="breakHead">Arlington Million </h3>

Catch the area's biggest horse racing event of the season Saturday at the 34th running of the Arlington Million at the Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. $30; $4 kids. (847) 385-7500 or arlingtonpark.com. 12:15 p.m. first post Saturday, Aug. 13.

<h3 class="breakHead">Tony Bennett at Ravinia</h3>

Keep the party going when singer Tony Bennett performs a 90th Birthday Celebration concert Saturday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 N. Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $91-$101 pavilion seating; $34-$39 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.

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