Sunday picks: Priscilla Presley speaks on Elvis at Paramount
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
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. Sunday, Aug. 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 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21
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. 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 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 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 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. 2 and 4 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
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
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.