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Sunday picks: Catch Nick Guerra's standup at Improv in Schaumburg

As seen on TV

Comedian Nick Guerra ("Last Comic Standing," "Gabriel Iglesias' Stand Up Revolution") ends a weekend of standup gigs Sunday night at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, July 30

DuPage County Fair

David Nail performs at 8:45 p.m. Saturday. Animal and 4-H exhibits, student art contest, music, beer garden, tractor parade, classic car show, bags tournament, petting zoo, carnival rides, rodeo at noon and 4 p.m. Saturday, demolition derby at 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday and more. $4-$10; free for kids younger than 3 and seniors after 3 p.m. dupagecountyfair.org. 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton.

Barnyard animals

There are hayrides, face-painting and more at the Randall Oaks Zoo Summerfest this weekend at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. $4. (847) 551-4312 or dtpd.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 30

Old-fashioned fun

See 4-H exhibits, hop on carnival rides and nosh on funnel cakes and popcorn at the 89th Annual Lake County Fair at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Don't miss the pig racing, battle of the bands at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, music on multiple stages, wine- and beer-making demos, truck and tractor pulls, pro rodeo stampede at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, demolition derby at 1 p.m. Sunday and more. $10 for adults, with discounts available for children, seniors and members of the military. (847) 680-7200 or lcfair.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 30

Tasty wings

More than 20 restaurants provide all-you-can-eat wings while competing for the title of Best of the 'Burbs at the 17th annual Wingfest. The event sponsored by the Woodfield Area Children's Organization is on Sunday at Drink, 871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. $35 (includes wings and two drinks). For ages 21 and older. (630) 415-5334 or waco4kids.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 30; bags tourney at 2 p.m.

'Elvis' is in the park

Chicago native and Elvis Presley tribute artist Rick Saucedo performs music from Presley's Las Vegas shows - as well as hits from other singers of the 1950s - in his "Rock-n-Roll Oldies" show in the band shell at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Free with paid $10 parking. cantigny.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30

Concert highlights

• The Belvederes: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, Nero's Pizza & Pub, 300 Eastgate Court, Algonquin. No cover. (847) 458-0282 or nerospub.com.

• Jeff Brown and Alex Gilewicz: 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at City Winery Riverwalk, 11 W. Riverwalk South, Chicago. Free. (312) 229-5593 or citywinery.com.

• West Suburban Symphony with "Rock On" concert: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 30, Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. Classic rock, with tunes from The Beatles, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson and others. $5-$24. Youth 12 and younger are free (but a ticket is required). (630) 887-7464 or westsubsymphony.org.

• 7 Minutes in Heaven, The Millennium, A Summer High, The Burst and Bloom, Howell: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30, Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $12-$15. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

• Joe Jencks: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 30, Grayslake Heritage Center, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake. Call (847) 602-8882 for reservations. $13-$18. For information, visit thelakecountyfolkclub.org.

• Ted Nugent: 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, July 30-31, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$75. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

• Mary J. Blige: 8 p.m. Sunday, July 30, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. R&B. $60.50-$176. thechicagotheatre.com.

• Lisle Community Jazz Band: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, on the Lisle Park District's stage, on east side of the Lisle Park District building at 1825 Short St., Lisle. Free. 630-853-6196 or lislecommunityband.org.

• Ear Candy at Barrington Park District Summer Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Rock. Free. (847) 381-0687 or barringtonparkdistrict.org.

• 52nd Street at Rosemont's Rockin in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Pop/rock; musical tribute to Billy Joel. Fireworks follow concert. Free. (847) 349-5008 or rosemont.com.

• Shawn Mendes: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Pop/rock. For ticket information, visit ticketmaster.com.

• 1976 band at Lisle's PrairieWalk Pond Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at PrairieWalk Pond, at the intersection of Garfield Burlington avenues, downtown Lisle. Free. (630) 769-1000 or stayinlisle.com.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, see our events calendar at dailyherald.com.

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