Weekend picks: Kevin Bozeman keeps the laughs coming at Zanies in Rosemont
Something fishy
See if you can catch the biggest fish, the smallest fish or the most fish at the fourth annual George Weinert Fishing Derby. Bring your own rod, reel, cast line and bait to Jones Island Beach, 243 Harvey Ave., Grayslake. Free. (847) 223-7529 or glpd.com. 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2
Bradbury bash
The Waukegan Park District invites families to see outdoor shows on multiple stages as part of the 2018 Ray Bradbury Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival. There's music, food and kids' activities at Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Free. (847) 360-4740 or waukeganparks.org/dandelion. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday June 2
Singing praise
See performers such as Grammy Award-winner Le'Andria Johnson, Joshua Leak, The Walls Group and more at the 33rd Chicago Gospel Music Festival. Performances are at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Free. (312) 742-1168 or chicagogospelmusicfestival.us. 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2
Brew for you
More than 250 brews from more than 80 different breweries are on tap at the Grayslake Craft Beer Festival. Enjoy samples Saturday in downtown Grayslake near 61 S. Whitney St. $35-$45; $65 VIP tickets; $15 designated driver tickets. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakebeerfest.com. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2
Just Do it
Do Division takes over the weekend for a street fest packed with West Town-area retailers, local delicacies and two stages of stellar music. Saturday's lineup includes Deerhoof, Bear vs Shark, Frankie Rose, Divino Nino, Bad Veins, Hidden Hospitals (which just released the new album, "Liars") and more. On Sunday, close out the weekend with Wooden Shjips, Martin Rev, AM Taxi, Lowdown Brass Band, Antibalas, School of Rock Chicago and more! It takes place on Division Street from Damen to Leavitt in Chicago. $10 suggested donation; benefits local nonprofits and schools. See the full lineup and set times at do-divisionstreetfest.com. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3
Chicago's own
Get a whole lot of laughs when Chicago native and actor Deon Cole ("Black-ish," "Barbershop") performs a series of standup comedy shows starting Thursday at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33-$44 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, June 2, and 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3
Midwestern mirth
Catch up with area comedian Kevin Bozeman ("Last Comic Standing," "Premium Blend") when he continues his run of standup sets this weekend at Zanies at Parkway Bank 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, June 2
Let the Battle begin!
Side Street Studio Arts is embarking once again on its summerlong journey to promote local musicians as it launches 2018's Battle of the Bands this weekend. Saturday's unjuried performances by Still in High School (aka Beer Murray), One Ping Only, Middle-Aged Overdose and Quiet Cove will be voted on by attendees, so come out and support your favorite local performers ... or find a new favorite band to love! It takes place at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. $5 suggested donation. (847) 429-2276 or sidestreetstudioarts.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2
Supreme legend
Revel in the glories of Motown music when Diana Ross performs at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $100-$110 pavilion seating; $44-$49 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2
The Gift's 'Hamlet'
Daniel Kyri, who has made quite an impression on Chicago Shakespeare, Goodman, Lookingglass and Steppenwolf stages in recent years, plays the titular role in The Gift Theatre's version of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet." Monty Cole directs the production, which features Gift ensemble members John Kelly Connolly as Claudius, Gregory Fenner as Laertes, and Hannah Toriumi and Martel Manning as Hamlet's ill-fated school chums Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. It's at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $25-$40. (773) 283-7071 or thegifttheatre.org. Previews at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3
Flying fabrics
The Naperville Park District invites amateurs and professionals to participate in the 12th annual Frontier Kite Fly Festival. The highflying fun is today at the Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. Free. (630) 848-5000 or napervilleparks.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3
Winning autos
There will be music, raffles, food and trophies for winning automobiles at the sixth annual Lambs Farm Champion Car Show. Check out many antique and finely maintained automobiles at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Free. (847) 362-5050 or lambsfarm.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3
Loverboy and Survivor
Canadian rock band Loverboy brings "Working for the Weekend," "Nothing's Gonna Stop You Now" and more to Ravinia for a night with Chicago-born rock band Survivor. Relive the hits as you relax at the outdoor stage. Ravinia Festival is at 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $27-$70. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org. 7 p.m. (gates open at 4 p.m.) Sunday, June 3
Mexican pop
Die-hard fans of Mexican pop music won't want to miss seeing the band Timbiriche and the "Tour Juntas USA" at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $40.50-$261.30. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3
Ballet 'Beauty'
See one of the great works of classical dance when the visiting National Ballet of Ukraine performs "The Sleeping Beauty." Tchaikovsky's revered 1890 ballet is performed Sunday at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $39-$140. (312) 334-7777 or hubbardstreetdance.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3