Everyone's Greek at Greek Days in Long Grove
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Everyone's Greek at Greek Days
Celebrate the traditions of Greece with Greek dancing and food at Long Grove's annual Greek Days. Fare includes gyros, spinach pie, rotisserie lamb and sweet Greek desserts such as baklava and custard in phyllo dough.
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Long Grove Cafe, 235 Robert Parker Coffin Road in downtown Long Grove. Free admission and parking. (847) 634-0888 or visit longgroveonline.com.
This morning/afternoon
Singing macaroni
Musical performers Carole Peterson and Alvin McGovern, known best as Macaroni Soup, present a program of music and dancing for kids of all ages.
11 a.m. Sunday, July 26, at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Free with paid $2-$5 parking fee. (630) 668-5161 or cantignypark.com.
'Bye Bye Birdie'
See "Bye Bye Birdie," the hit 1960s musical about a pop icon who rides a wave of publicity when he gets drafted into the Army.
2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Ethel M. Barber Theatre in Northwestern University's Theatre and Interpretation Center, 30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. $10-$25. (847) 491-7282.
The college is alive with 'The Sound of Music'
Students of the College of Lake County, along with local actors and actresses, present "The Sound of Music." Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved 1959 Broadway musical tells the tale of a novice nun who becomes a nanny to a group of musically talented children.
2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, (final performance) at the Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets $13-$16. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
This week
How many ears can you eat?
Come hungry to Corn Fest for all-you-can eat corn on the cob, plus hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon and soda. Other highlights include an arts and crafts fair, and a quilt raffle.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Admission: Adults, $10; seniors, $8; children 10 and under, $5. (847) 255-5510 or communitychurchrm.com.
Meet me at the fair
The annual Lake County Fair features carnival rides, concerts, a rodeo, livestock judging, pageants and lots of food. Other highlights include a demolition derby and performer Libby Green, a stiltwalker, juggler and balloonist who will stroll the fairgrounds daily.
Gates open at 8 a.m. each day from Tuesday, July 28, through Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission is $5-$10. (847) 680-7200. Visit lakecountyfairassoc.com for full daily schedule.
The music of Mr. Browne
Legendary performer Jackson Browne presents an evening of rock 'n' at Ravinia Festival.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Pavilion seats $80. Lawn seats $22-$27. Park opens at 5 p.m. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Do you believe?
Enter a magical world of fairies and wizards, dragons and unicorns at the annual World of Faeries Festival. Highlights include costumed performers, musicians, arts and crafts, storytelling, food and games. Guests may dress in costume.
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. $8-$10; free for children 12 and younger. (815) 788-1630 or theworldoffaeries.com or vasaparkil.com.
Rare rock 'n' roll items
The Rock Art Show showcases rare collections of original art, lithographs, photographs, handwritten song lyrics, concert posters and gold records from legendary rock stars.
Runs 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 31; 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, and 11:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Admission to the show is free with a paid $6-$7 general admission ticket to Arlington Park. (847) 385-7500 or visit arlingtonpark.com.