Cheap stuff: Cover bands at Durty Nellie's, flea market, dancing

$10 and under

Rock Candy rocks

See the cover band Rock Candy perform upbeat dance, rock, hip hop and 1980s pop tunes on Durty Nellie's stage. The Cops, a Police tribute band, also star.

10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. For ages 21 and older. Doors open at 8 p.m. $6. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

'My Life with Craig'

Stockyards Theatre Project presents The Unmentionables in "My Life with Craig," a three-woman show exploring the many implications of using Craigslist.

8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5, at Ginger's Ale House, 3801 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $10. Visit stockyardstheatreproject.org.

Fairgrounds host flea market

Hundreds of dealers offer antiques and collectibles, both indoors and outdoors, at the Kane County Flea Market.

Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $5; free for ages 12 and younger. Free parking. (630) 377-2252 or kanecountyfleamarket.com.

Free

Swinging singles

Single dancers of all ages are invited to join the Young at Heart Singles Club for an evening of ballroom dancing. The dress code for women is semi-dressy to dressy. Men are required to wear jackets. No jeans or gym shoes are allowed. The Ed Clark Trio provides music.

8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the American Legion Hall, 9757 Pacific, Franklin Park. Call hotline at (630) 415-3449. For directions to dances call (847) 678-7068.

Irish eyes are smiling in Long Grove

Everyone is Irish for the day at the annual Long Grove Irish Days. The event features live performances by Irish dancers and musicians, appearances by Irish authors and plenty of Irish food. Family events include a Wee One's Activity Center and an "Irish" dog competition.

Runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday, Sept. 7 in downtown Long Grove. Free admission and parking. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com.

Supercar Saturday

Car enthusiasts can share their car stories and meet other car fans at The Glen Town Center's Supercar Saturday event. See everything from classic and muscle cars to exotics and modified contemporary vehicles.

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Glen Town Center, one mile west of Waukegan Road, between Lake Avenue and Willow Road, Glenview. Cars will be parked in Navy Park and along Tower Drive. Those wanting to display their car should arrive between 8 and 8:45 a.m. Free and open to public. (847) 724-2025 or theglentowncenter.com.

Old-fashioned fun

Pack up your worries from 2009 for a few hours and find yourself back in the 1800s during Kline Creek Farm's Old Fashioned Country Fair. Compete in a sack race and play other old-fashioned games. See which chocolate cake, fresh bread or pie will win the first-place blue ribbon in the baking contest. View quilting, flower arrangement and animal exhibits. And don't miss a performance of Professor Marvel's Amazing Flea Circus.

Runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6, at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, Winfield. Free and open to public. (630) 876-5900 or visit dupageforest.com.

Fairs and festivals this weekend

Bridge Bash, |Downtown Batavia, Wilson St. and Route 31, Batavia: 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6. Highlights include live bands performing in a Band Bash contest, a downtown arts walk and the Best of Batavia event with $2 food samples from local restaurants. The Wilson Street bridge and North River Street will be closed from 3 to 11 p.m. for the event. Visit downtownbatavia.com.

Bristol Renaissance Faire, |Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wis.: Step back in time to visit Elizabethan England. The faire features 16th century games, food, rides, music and arts and crafts. See costumed re-enactors dressed as knights, merchants, royalty and more. Runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. Faire is also open for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7. Admission is $9.50-$18.95. Children under age 5 are free. Visit renfair.com. (847) 395-7773.

Buffalo Grove Days, |Buffalo Grove Village Campus, Raupp Boulevard and Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove: Runs 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 4; 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 5; 8 a.m. to midnight Sunday, Sept. 6; 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. Food tent, beer garden, carnival, entertainment, arts and crafts and a parade. Special events for people with disabilities and their families. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Free admission. Visit vbg.org. (847) 459-2500.

Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival, |Island Park, Routes 25 and 38, Geneva: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 (with old-time barn dance 6 to 7:30 p.m.; ghost stories 7:30 to 10 p.m.) and Monday, Sept. 7. Eight stages, more than 30 national acts featuring traditional and modern music, storytelling, dance and topical song workshops, food and more. Bring your instruments for lots of informal jamming. $15 adults; $10 teens and seniors; free for ages 12 and under. (630) 897-3655 or FoxValleyFolk.com.

Invitational Fine Art Exhibition, |Oakbrook Center, Route 83 and 22nd Street, Oak Brook: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Free. (630) 573-0700 or oakbrookcenter.com.

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Fest, |Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills: 3 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Carnival, musical entertainment including American English, food, beer garden, baggo tournament, skateboard competition, horseshoe tournament, 5K race, car show and fireworks. Free admission. Visit summersunsetfest.com.

Long Grove Irish Days, |Downtown Long Grove, Long Grove: Runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday, Sept. 7, in downtown Long Grove. Features live performances by Irish dancers and musicians, appearances by Irish authors, and plenty of Irish food. Family events include a Wee One's Activity Center and an "Irish" dog competition. Free admission and parking. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com.

Naperville Jaycees Family Fun Land, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. Crafts, science, magic shows, inflatables and more. Free admission. (630) 420-6010 or visit napersettlement.org.

Naperville's Last Fling, |Downtown Naperville, Naperville: Carnival, music, entertainment, beer gardens, Highland games, big wheel races and four-legged follies dog show. Runs 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. Parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St. Free shuttle; free admission. Tickets required for concerts. (630) 961-4143 or lastfling.org.

"Old-Fashioned Country Fair," |Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, Winfield: Learn about local fairs that were popular in the 1890s. Take part in old-fashioned games, see a quilt exhibit, baking contests and animal exhibits. Another highlight is Professor Marvel's Amazing Flea Circus. Runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. Free. (630) 876-5900 or dupageforest.com.

Schaumburg Septemberfest, |Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive, Schaumburg: Arts and crafts show, carnival, entertainment on three stages, Taste of Schaumburg, bingo, nightly fireworks, parade and the Miss Septemberfest competition. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. Free admission. (847) 923-3636 or septemberfest.org.

Fairs and festivals beginning later in the week

Oktoberfest, |Lions Park, 320 E. Wildwood St., Villa Park: Carnival, games, entertainment, craft show, children's activities, bags tournament, beer, food and more. Runs 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Free admission. (630) 834-8970 or vprd.org.

Winfield Good Old Days Celebration, |Beecher Avenue and Church Street, Winfield: Carnival, entertainment, craft show, beer garden, parade and more. Also includes appearances by Miss Illinois Teen USA and Miss Illinois USA. Runs 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Parade at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Free admission. (630) 682-3712 or winfieldchamber.biz.