Weekly picks: RiverEdge rocks with Steve Miller, Peter Frampton
Hot ticket
The Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton is listed as being sold out. So consider yourself lucky if you have tickets for the Thursday concert at RiverEdge Park, 360 Broadway, Aurora. $55; $150-$350 VIP tickets. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20
Tap masters
Maurice Hines, Savion Glover, “Stomp” artists and more come to town to teach and perform as part of the Chicago Human Rhythm Project's Rhythm World 27. Events take place at different Chicago locations including Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., and the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave. Ticket prices range from free for the JUBA! Navy Pier performance to $225-$250 for the Jubalee! Gala. (312) 542-2477 or chicagotap.org. JUBA! at Navy Pier at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19; gala at Fine Arts Building at 6 p.m. Friday, July 21; Master of Percussive Dance at Fine Arts Building at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22
Drive on by
See classic cars and the doting owners who maintain them when the Daily Herald-sponsored Cruise Night returns Wednesday at Stratford Square Mall, 152 Stratford Square, Bloomingdale. No admission charge. (630) 539-1000 or events.dailyherald.com. 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19
Grime time
Bring swimsuits, protective goggles and towels to clean up after Filthy Fun Day. The event, filled with mud games, is Thursday at Walter Park, 970 High Ridge Pass, Carol Stream. For kids ages 6 to 11; preregistration required by Monday, July 24. $35. (630) 784-6100 or csparks.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27
American epic
Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane and Russell Tovey are some of the stars cast in an acclaimed London revival of Tony Kushner's epic Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Angels in America.” See it locally as part of the National Theatre Live series on successive Thursdays at select suburban movie theaters. For mature audiences only. Tickets vary by venue, but largely $20-$22. For exact prices and locations, visit fathomevents.com. Part One: “Millennium Approaches” at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20; Part Two: “Perestroika” at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27
Symphonic Scandinavia
Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki and Russian-American pianist Kirill Gerstein team up with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for performances of Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 and Sibelius Symphony No. 2 on Thursday and Friday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$50 pavilion seating; $10 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21
Mexican spectacular
Cirque du Soleil finds inspiration from the culture, beauty and wildlife south of the border for “Luzia - A Waking Dream of Mexico.” The touring circus spectacular sets up its temporary big top tent for a limited run at the United Center (Parking Lot K), 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $25-$265. (877) 924-7783 or unitedcenter.com or cirquedusoleil.com. Various performances now through Sunday, Sept. 3
Rockin' around the block
Bands including Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press (at 6:30 p.m.) and Sixteen Candles (at 9 p.m.) will perform Friday and The Good Mondays (at 4 p.m.), Suburban Cowboys (at 6:30 p.m.) and Boy Band Review (at 9 p.m.) will take over the stage Saturday at the annual Mount Prospect Downtown Block Party, at Emerson Street and Busse Avenue. The bash also features kids' activities, including bounce houses, an inflatable slide, mini rides, a balloon artist, ponies and more. Free. (847) 398-6616 or mpblockparty.com. 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 21, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Cruise Night at Cantigny
Car lovers can flock to Cantigny Park for its Cruise Night car show, with live music by Joe Kalish. The event features Touch-a-Truck, where guests can get an up-close look at construction and other vehicles and watch an outdoor screening of the 2016 film “Monster Trucks” at 8:30 p.m. in the parade field. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food truck vendors will be on-site. Cantigny Park is at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Free with paid $5 parking. Those showing cars at Cruise Night admitted for free. cantigny.org. 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 21
Young Wrecks
California alt-rock band The Wrecks might be getting its big break opening for pop-punk stalwarts All Time Low on the band's “The Young Renegades Tour.” But The Wrecks' work stands on its own: The fivesome recently released a catchy three-song EP that is already building buzz among radio and Sirius XM radio fans. See The Wrecks when they open the tour stop at the Aragon Ballroom with SWMRS, Night Riots and Waterparks. Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $29. (773) 561-9500 or aragonballroom.org. 6 p.m. Friday, July 21
'Cinderella' reunion
Laura Osnes (“Bandstand”) and Santino Fontana (“Frozen”), co-stars of the 2013 stage revival of “Cinderella,” reunite to perform the concert “A Broadway Romance” as part of the Grant Park Music Festival this weekend at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. $25-$90 reserved seating; free lawn seating. (312) 742-7647 or grantparkmusicfestival.com. 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Tribute to music greats
Enjoy the musical tribute “Presley, Perkins, Lewis and Cash,” featuring music from Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash, during the outdoor Lakeside Concert at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The pavilion opens at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket or chairs for seating. Free. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 21
'Praying' for rock
Fans of pop hits “TiK ToK,” “Your Love Is My Drug” and “Timber” won't want to miss seeing Kesha and The Creepies tonight at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $50. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 8 p.m. Friday, July 21
Discover Mayslake
Take a self-guided tour of the Mayslake Peabody Estate at the Discover Mayslake celebration, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Events include live music and theater performances, art projects, hikes, archery, fishing and more. Free. (630) 206-9566 or dupageforest.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Save Ferris
Catch a screening of “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” as part of a special Hollywood Date Night with Twilight Racing on Saturday at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. General admission: $8; $4 youth; $25-$90 date night packages. (847) 385-7550 or arlingtonpark.com. 2 p.m. gates open; 4:15 first post Saturday, July 22
Punks for Pets
Even punks like a warm, fuzzy cuddle now and then. Local (and a few not-so-local) punk and pop-punk bands showcase their softer sides to help raise money for their furry friends at Naperville's A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter. For a $10 donation, enjoy sets by Invictus, The Linden Method, Death and Memphis, The Usuals, Amuse, Headspins, Welfare Beer League, Butchered, This Obsession, The Stick Arounds and The Mizzerables. In addition, the eleven bands have contributed to a Punks for Pets compilation album fans can download for a $5 donation. Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago. $10. (630) 876-9600 or cairoalehouse.com. 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Mane'Fest preshow
Chicago's rescheduled Mane'Fest (Sept. 16) music and charity event may be two months off, but WAMI Live presents a preshow, featuring local supporting musicians signed for the festival, at Wise Owl Saturday. Start getting pumped for the big event with sets by Werewolves at Hour 30, Mikey to the P, Austin Fillmore, Audiodream, Revolt Coda, Dragonfly Red, Dear Dario and more. Wise Owl, 324 S. Racine Ave., Chicago. $7 plus fees. (312) 374-8915 or events.wamilive.com. 5 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Call me
Rock goddess Debbie Harry brings her groundbreaking sound to Ravinia Festival when her band Blondie teams up with '90s rock standouts Garbage for “The Rage and Rapture Tour,” also featuring John Doe & Exene Cervenka. Garbage's Shirley Manson might only be happy when it rains, but for Ravinia's sake, let's hope it doesn't Saturday. Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $38-$90. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Metal edge
Heavy metal hit maker Dee Snider shares a concert bill with guest Gary Hoey on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Community comedy
Catch up with local comedians Mike Toomey, Jim Flannigan and Mike Stricker when they perform a special standup show on Saturday at the BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $7-$20. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Honoring the military
The Village Tavern, 135 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, hosts a daylong event honoring veterans and active military members with bands, food, kids' activities and more at its Veterans Day Pig Roast and Concert. Performers include musicians from The Buckinghams, Herman's Hermits, and Paul Revere and the Raiders and comedian Brett Walkow. Free admission; there is a $14 meal charge for the general public; the meal is free for veterans and active military members. villagetavernoflonggrove.com. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 23
Eclectic Bird
Cheer on Chicago-area singer-songwriter Andrew Bird when he makes his Ravinia Festival debut in a concert that also features Grammy Award-winner Esperanza Spalding and the popular marching band Mucca Pazza on Sunday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $65-$75 pavilion seating; $33-$38 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23
Concert highlights
77th Annual Accordion Festival: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, at Hyatt Regency Lisle, 1400 Corporetum Drive, Lisle. More than 100 accordionists will gather to celebrate the accordion through concerts, competitions, workshops and exhibits open to the public. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Festival is hosted by the Accordionists & Teachers Guild (ATG). Single-day passes cost $20. Evening concert tickets are $15; $7.50 for kids ages 12 and younger. For a full schedule, see accordions.com/atg or call (618) 920-0586.
Latest Rumor at Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Blues, rock, country. Free. vhw.org.
Minds of Madness, Vol. 3 featuring From Chaos, Bad Habit, Kings of Class: 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $5. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.
Michael McDermott, Heather Lynne Horton Summer Sunset Sessions: 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Estate, 1177 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. $30-$50. (312) 523-4296 or estateultrabar.com.
“Presley, Perkins, Lewis and Cash”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, at outdoor Lakeside Concert at McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Musical tribute to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. Pavilion opens at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket and/or chair for seating. Free. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.
Dee Snider of Twisted Sister with guest Gary Hoey: 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. Tickets start at $59. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
G-Dragon 2017 World Tour Act III, M.O.T.T.E: 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $65.50. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Kesha and The Creepies, Apollo LTD: 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Rock. $50. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.
Eye & i, A Friend Called Fire, Kelroy, Via Clara: 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago. $7-$10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
Rumours - a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, with Petty Kings: 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, Joe's Live, MB Financial Park, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Rock. $12-$15. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.
Mike and Joe: 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $7. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
In The Stix: 10 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Fire Bar & Grill, 435 Angela Lane, Crystal Lake. Free. (815) 459-3473 or amresults.com.
Lynyrd Skynyrd at 11th Annual Rockin' For the Troops: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, Northwestern Medicine Field, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva. Other headliners are Ayla Brown, The Voices and The Empty Pockets. Rock. Event is sponsored by Operation Support Our Troops - America. Tickets $35-$60. VIP packages $150-$300. (630) 232-8811 or rockinforthetroops.org.
3 Doors Down with Filter and 7th Heaven: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 22, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. $70-$85. Lawn seats $35. For information, visit grandvictoriacasino.com.
Blondie and Garbage - The Rage and Rapture Tour: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Rock. $70-$90. Lawn $38-$43. ravinia.org.
Second annual Localpalooza Chicago Showcase featuring The Ivorys, Rich Jones, Honey and the 45's, Bad Bad Meow, Namorado, The Dyes and Elle Casazza: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $10-$20; benefit for the Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation for ALS Research. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.
Tiny Kingdoms: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago. $5. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
Much the Same, Braver Days, Lights Over Bridgeport, Knockout Kid: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Reggies, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $10-$12. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Our Name Is Jonas (Weezer Tribute), Don't Speak (No Doubt Tribute), Big Bang Baby (STP tribute): 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8-$10. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Dead Lucid, Revolt Coda, 521 Briar: 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 404-9494 or martyrslive.com.
JD Eicher, Mike Mains, Matt Brown, Brandon Von Vacik, Judah Michael, The Apothecaries: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10-$12. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.
The Flat Five: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 24, at SPACE Evanston, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20-$30. (847) 492-8860 or evanstonspace.com.
Public, Karma Wears White Ties: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $12-$14. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.
Paul McCartney - One On One Tour: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25-26, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $24.75 (lawn seats). VIP packages available. Visit livenation.com.
Stephen Sills, Judy Collins: 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $70-$80. Lawn seats $33-$38. ravinia.org.
Patchouli: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, on the grounds of the Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Folk duo. Free. (847) 526-6225 or wauclibrary.org.
Hotel California with tribute to the Eagles: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. Tickets start at $19.26. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.