Cheap fun: Pop/rock in Palatine, famous cars of film and TV
$10 and under
These 'Candles' can rock
The pop/rock group Sixteen Candles headlines at Durty Nellie's.
10 p.m. Friday, June 12, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine: $6. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
'Your Friends and Enemies'
John Hartman's solo show, "Your Friends and Enemies," satirically explores the creepy and marginalized people in Hartman's life.
8 p.m. Sunday, June 14 (final show), at the Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway St., Chicago. $10. (773) 561-4665 or visit TheAnnoyance.com.
Free
Celebrity cars
Get a peek at some famous Hollywood cars that have graced television and feature films at The Hollywood Car Show. The cars, all from the Volo Auto Museum, include The General Lee driven by Bo and Luke Duke of TV's "The Dukes of Hazzard," and the 1979 Porsche 928 that zipped Tom Cruise through the streets of Chicago's North shore in the film "Risky Business."
Runs Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 21, at Northbrook Court mall, 2171 Northbrook Court, Northbrook. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Free. (847) 498-8161.
Old-style clean
Learn how people kept clean in the 1890s, before indoor plumbing and modern bathing products were invented, at the Bath Tubs and Toilet Water program at Kline Creek Farm. Guests can view an old-time washing tub, shaving equipment and perfumes and toilet water. Learn the steps to prepare your own homemade beauty treatments such as hair rinses made from herbs.
Tours run on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 12, to Monday, June 15 at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, Winfield. Free. No reservations required. (630) 933-7200 or dupageforest.com.
Japan Festival
Learn about the ancient traditions of Japan, including watching an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, at the Japan Festival. Japanese entertainment on two stages is featured, along with food and arts and crafts.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Free admission. Visit japanfest-chicago.org.
Fairs and festivals
Cary Days features carnival rides, a wide variety of food, live entertainment, a car show, children's activities, games and fireworks. From 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 18; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 19; noon to midnight Saturday, June 20, and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Free admission. There is a charge for carnival rides and food. Visit carygrovejaycees.org.
Elk Grove Village RotaryFest, just off Lions Drive, between Elk Grove High School and Rainbow Falls, Elk Grove Village: Runs Wednesday, June 17, through Sunday, June 21. Features musical entertainment with performers including Zane's Way, Libido Funk Circus, Catfight and Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones. Other highlights include carnival rides, fireworks and plenty of food. Admission is free. There is a charge for rides and food. Proceeds benefit the Elk Grove Rotary charities. Visit elkgroverotary.com for schedule.
Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival, Burlington Park, on Chicago Avenue between Washington and Garfield streets, Hinsdale: Juried art show, children's activities, entertainment, food. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Free. hinsdalechamber.com.
Italian Feast of SS Crocifisso, Maryville Academy, River and Central Roads, Des Plaines: Food, games, train ride, balloons, face painting. Events begin with vespers at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Events begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, with an Italian Mass, procession, horse parade, entertainment and fireworks. Free admission. There is a charge for food. (847) 778-4883 or (847) 255-6365 or (312) 263-4930.
Kids FunFest, Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago: Runs 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Features kids' activities, entertainment, games and prizes in the forest preserve surrounding the cultural center. Free. Event will be indoors in case of rain. (847) 968-3477.
Lake Villa Summer Celebration, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown, Lake Villa: Runs Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14. Carnival rides, music, dancing, bands, cardboard boat races and fireworks. Free general admission. (847) 356-6100. Visit lake-villa.org for schedule.
Libertyville Days, Downtown area, Libertyville: Carnival is 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 18; noon to 11 p.m. Friday, June 19. through Saturday, June 20; and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 21. Taste of Libertyville is 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 18; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 21. Features craft fair in Cook Park; carnival, beer garden, sidewalk sales, children's party, entertainment, Libertyville Idol contest and more. There is a charge for rides. Visit libciviccenter.org.
Picnic in the Park, North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman Street, Arlington Heights: Free moonwalk, jump and slide, balloon sculptures and face painting. Creative music play with Scribble Monster and His Pals. Music by a cappella group AcRock. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 12. Free general admission. (847) 577-3000 or ahpd.org.
Pride of the Fox RiverFest, downtown and along the Riverwalk, St. Charles: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 12. through Sunday, June 14. Two entertainment stages, craft show, dragon boat races and more. Free admission. (630) 584-8415 or prideofthefox.com.