Sunday picks: Rock and roll some of the night with KISS at RiverEdge

Posted August 20, 2017 7:18 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart and Scott C. Morgan

Gene Simmons of KISS, which performs at RiverEdge Park in Aurora on Sunday, Aug. 20. Associated Press, 2012

Performance rock

Rock along to the theatrics of the celebrated band KISS ("Detroit Rock City," "Beth") tonight at RiverEdge Park, 360 Broadway, Aurora. $70; $325-$1,250 VIP Meet and Greet Package. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20

Elburn Days

Carnival rides, a parade, a tractor pull and other family activities highlight the annual Elburn Days in Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St. Plus, don't miss music from Hillbilly Rockstarz at 6 p.m. and Josh Thompson at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and Kashmir at 3:30 p.m. and Hi Infidelity at 6 p.m. Sunday. Free. (630) 365-6315 or elburnlions.com. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20

Blue yonder

See the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden K nights and more at the 59th annual Chicago Air and Water Show this weekend along North Avenue Beach (visible from Fullerton to Oak Street), 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. No admission charge. cityofchicago.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20

Art outdoors

More than 30 artists display and sell their wares for the returning Wine and Art Walk this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $14; $12 seniors; $9 youth ages 2 to 7. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20

'Harvey'

See the 1950 film "Harvey," starring James Stewart, as part of the Music Box Theatre's "Jimmy Through the Years" celebration, looking at the films and career of Academy Award-winning actor James Stewart. The screening is part of the Music Box Matinee Series. The Music Box Theatre is at 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $8. musicboxtheatre.com. 11:30 a.m. Sunday Aug. 20

Nirvana tribute band Smells Like Nirvana headlines BaseCamp Pub's daylong '90s-Palooza Sunday. Courtesy of Smells Like Nirvana

Back to the '90s

Dig out your flannel and head down to BaseCamp Pub for its inaugural '90s-Palooza, a daylong festival celebrating the music, dance and fashion we grew up loving. Nine great acts - Smells Like Nirvana, Ten Chicago, Don't Speak, St. Jimmy, Pimp Bizkit, Blank 281, Too Fighters, Big Bang Baby and Alice in Chains Tribute - channel some of the best music of the decade on two stages, while guests can groove like a Fresh Prince in a Carlton Dance-Off, show off their best '90s fashions (Hypercolor, anyone?) in a costume contest and fly the freshest moves in a dance competition (Hammer time!). '90s-Palooza also coincides with BaseCamp's Sunday pig roast, featuring an all-you-can-eat roast and buffet for an additional cost. BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $10 for the festival; plus $15 for access to the pig roast. (330) 777-4712 or ticketweb.com. Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20

Remembering Elvis

Priscilla Presley, actress and widow of Elvis Presley, sits down for an onstage interview with Onesti Entertainment CEO Ron Onesti today at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $40-$125; $50-$125 VIP upgrades. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20

Mulligan Stew

What's better than an outdoor concert in summer? Mulligan Stew fits the bill when it performs Irish/Celtic music in an outdoor concert at Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com. 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20

Symphonic epic

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs Academy Award-winner Howard Shore's film scores to "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy live this weekend at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$90 pavilion seating; $25 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. "Return of the King" at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20

Concert highlights

• House on the Water featuring DJ noDJ: 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Estate, 1177 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Free. (312) 523-4296 or estateultrabar.com.

• Emily Davis and the Murder Police, Axons, Simpleton & Cityfolk, Animal Holograms: 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at Emporium, 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Free. (773) 697-7922 or emporiumchicago.com.

• Even Thieves, Black Swift, I Lost Control, Karma Wears White Ties: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $8-$10. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.

• Michael Charles Band: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Two Chefs, 3 S. Center St., Bensenville. Free. (630) 766-6030 or twochefscatering.com.

• Cup Check, Centerfolds, Furlough, Riviera, Parachute Day: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Alternative rock band Dear Dario takes the stage with Three Minute Mile Thursday, Aug. 24, at Joe's on Weed Street. Courtesy of Dear Dario

• Three Minute Mile, Dear Dario: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed St., Chicago. $8-$10. (312) 337-3486 or joesbar.com.

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