Sunday picks: Let's go fly a kite
Highflying weekend
The Chicago Fire Kite Team and members of the Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois will be on hand to show off highflying tricks at the Kite Festival this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free admission, but $25 parking fee per car or van. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14
Great Midwest Train Show
The Great Midwest Train Show rolls into the DuPage County Fairgrounds at 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton. Show runs in buildings 1-5. Highlights include operating model train displays, a Lego layout and an HO layout for kids to operate. An estimated 180 exhibitors will on hand with trains and train-related products. Visitors can buy, sell and trade items. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors; free for kids younger than 12. greatmidwesttrainshow.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14
Food and fine art
See artwork from 100 juried artists from across the country at the Lincolnshire Arts & Eats festival at The Village Green of Lincolnshire, 300 Village Green, Lincolnshire. Visitors can sample a wide variety of fare and listen to live music from bands like Cirrus Falcon, Saturday June Band, Class of '68 and more. Kids can go on an art scavenger hunt and create spin art. Plus, festivalgoers can add their own artistic touch to an on-site mural. Free. amdurproductions.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14
Celebrating Gurnee
The 44th Annual Gurnee Days Celebration promises a bicycle rodeo, a farmers market, a golf tournament, amusement rides, a 10K race, eating contests, fireworks and more at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Free admission, though fees for some rides and contests. (847) 623-7788 or gurneedays.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14
Ginza Holiday Festival
Celebrate the culture of Japan at the 61st Annual Ginza Holiday Festival at the Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St., Chicago. The fest features Japanese food; craft demonstrations; a marketplace with textiles, kimonos, artwork and jewelry; stage performances with taiko drumming, Japanese folk dancing and martial arts demonstrations; music and more. Entry donation is $7 adults, $6 students and seniors. Admission is $12 after 7 p.m. Saturday for the Yoko Noge concert. Free for kids younger than 12. (312) 943-7801 or ginzachicago.com. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14
Fab gathering
Klaus Voormann, Peter Asher, Joey Molland and Louise Harrison (older sister of the late George Harrison) are just some of the musicians and celebrities appearing at The Fest for Beatles Fans this weekend at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. $52 Friday admission; $78 single-day admission Saturday and Sunday. (866) 843-3378 or thefest.com. Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14
Henley at Ravinia
My earliest memory of Don Henley's music was hearing his hit "The Boys of Summer" on a family camping trip. I was only 10 and wasn't yet aware of the Grateful Dead, so the line about seeing "a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac" sent my mind in all sorts of strange directions. Now that I know the extent of Henley's musical expertise - as a founding member of The Eagles, his work with Stevie Nicks and his extensive solo catalog - I realize his music has been a part of my life all along. (Rest assured, just a few years later the Eagles' "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" was one of two albums in my very first CD purchase.) Henley hits the Chicago area for two shows at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $44-$155. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Aug 14 and 15
Upcoming concerts
Don Henley: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, and Monday, Aug. 15, Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock. $105-$155. Lawn seats $44-$49. Call (847) 366-5100 or visit ravinia.org.
Pitbull: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. $29.95-$139.95. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
The Bacon Brothers: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, and Thursday, Aug. 18, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Rock. $70-$80. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.