Weekend picks: Look up for the Air & Water Show

Flying high

See the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds (after a five-year absence), the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and more at the 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show this weekend along Chicago's lakefront from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point. Free. chicagoairandwatershow.us. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20 and 21

Fleece finder

The Lyric Opera of Chicago draws from ancient Greek mythology for its latest opera for young audiences with "Jason and the Argonauts." See the premiere this weekend at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St., Chicago. Free, but reservations must be made in advance. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org/argonauts. 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, Aug. 20; 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

Vintage Days

If you're into antiques, reclaimed, repurposed and handmade items, check out the two-day marketplace at the new Long Grove Vintage Days, on Robert Parker Coffin and Old McHenry roads, in downtown Long Grove. Plus, there's live bluegrass and classic rock concerts, hayrides, local food vendors, beer and wine and more. Free. visitlonggrove.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21

Franchise fandom

Stars from "Back to the Future," "The X-Files" and more are expected at this year's Wizard World Comic Con Chicago this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $40-$60 one-day admission. (847) 692-2220 or wizardworld.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

Italian heritage

Celebrate Italian food, culture and more at the returning Little Italy Fest-West starting Thursday at Lake Street east of Route 53 (Rohlwing Road) in Addison. No admission Thursday and before 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $4 admission on Friday; $8 regular admission other times; kids aged 15 and under admitted free. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

Oktoberfest

Celebrate German culture at the 139th annual Oktoberfest in August event at the Schwaben Center, 301 N. Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Enjoy German music, food, beer, games, dancers and more. $10 admission donation. oktoberfestinaugust.com. 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

Adler's Open House

The David Adler Music and Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, hosts an open house featuring an instrument petting zoo, interactive art projects, entertainment, free tours of the center and more. Faculty musicians will perform in studios throughout the center. Free admission and refreshments. (847) 367-0707 or adlercenter.org. 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20

Shopping under the stars

Dealers from across the Midwest will showcase antiques and collectibles including toys, furniture, folk art, coins and more at Zurko's 40th Annual All-Night Flea Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Get a chance to meet celebrities, including Susan Olsen and Mike Lookinland, who portrayed Cindy and Bobby on TV's "The Brady Bunch." Plus there's live music and food for purchase. Guests can bring flashlights and lanterns. $7; free for kids younger than 12 with a paying adult. (715) 526-9769 or zurkopromotions.com. 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, to 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

Corporate comedian

When he isn't creating comedy for corporate gigs, comedian Dan St. Paul can also make general audiences laugh with his standup routines. Catch him at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or rosemont.zanies.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20

'Bio-Dome' Dude

Catch up with comedian Pauly Shore, famed for 1990s film comedies such as "Bio-Dome," "Encino Man" and more, this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $28 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20

Beethoven bash

Acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman is the guest soloist with conductor Bramwell Tovey for an all-Beethoven concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Saturday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$100 pavilion seating; $10 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20

Charity dance

For 25 years, the dance community has rallied together to support colleagues affected by critical health issues by generously donating time, energy and artistry for the Dance for Life concert. The event raises money to assist The Dancers' Fund and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago on Saturday at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $15-$250. (800) 745-3000 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20

Christian rock in Crystal Lake

Even though he had been performing musically since 1981, Christian rock artist Michael W. Smith took mainstream audiences by surprise with his early '90s release "Go West Young Man," which featured the No. 1 adult-contemporary hit "I Will Be Here for You" and the Billboard-charting "Place in This World." Closely following in the footsteps of longtime collaborator Amy Grant, the Grammy-winning Smith was one of the trailblazers bringing fans of secular music into the same market as fans of more religious artists. Catch Smith when he plays Crystal Lake's Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $65-$75. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.ticketforce.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20

Presley patter

Hear firsthand tales about the late "King of Rock" at "Elvis and Me: An Afternoon with Priscilla Presley" on Sunday at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $65-$75. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

Campeau and Craig

The four-member Campeau and Craig band performs traditional folk, blues, jazz, pop and Hawaiian music in a Lake County Folk Club-sponsored concert at Primo Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Hear a variety of instruments including the ukulele, guitar, banjo and concertina. Admission donation is $15; $12 for seniors; $10 for club members. Call (847) 602-8882 for seat reservations or see thelakecountyfolkclub.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

Upcoming concerts

Justin Roberts And The Not Ready For Naptime Players: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the Martin Theatre at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Kids' concert. $10. Lawn seats $5. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Mark Dvorak with "The Power of Song" concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Folk. Dvorak presents concert honoring American folk icon, songwriter and activist Pete Seeger. $20. (630) 587-8521 or steelbeamtheatre.com.

Darius Rucker: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $30.25-$50. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Boz Scaggs, America: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. Rock, blues, soul. $45. (6300 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Yes: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Rock. $50-$95. (773) 777-8898 or copernicuscenter.org.

Nerdvana: 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Rock. $5. For ages 21 and older. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.

Fletcher Rockwell: 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. Rock. No cover. (630) 264-2739 or twobrothersbrewing.com.

Optical Distortion at Capannari's Concert In The Park: 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic dinner and lawn chairs for seating. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.

Counting Crows, Rob Thomas: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. $30.50-$100.50. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

Gavin DeGraw: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. DeGraw performs at "Eric & Kathy's Concert for the Kids." Concert runs in conjunction with the 101.9 FM radio station's fundraiser to benefit the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. Donations for the hospital are welcome. rosemont.com.

Jin & Tonic at Lisle's PrairieWalk Pond Concert series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, PrairieWalk Pond, Route 53 and Garfield Avenue, downtown Lisle. Country. Bring a chair/blanket for seating. Free. lisleparkdistrict.org.

Echoes of Pompeii, Kashmir: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; tributes to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. $10-$25. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert Series with Marquis Hill Blacktet with Bobby Broom: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, Lakeside Pavilion at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Jazz. Concessions available for purchase on site. Free. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

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