Memorial Day weekend block party in South Barrington

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Memorial Day Weekend Block Party

The Arboretum of South Barrington starts off next weekend with its Memorial Day Weekend Block Party. The all-day event features live entertainment, a village kite-flying program, a pet trick show, performances by a juggler and a magician, carnival rides and music. Musical entertainment includes the group 10,000 Maniacs.

9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, Route 59 and Higgins Road, South Barrington. Free and open to the public. (847) 426-6200. Visit ShopTheArboretumSB.com.

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Breweriana Trade Show

The Bullfrog Chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America hosts its annual Spring Beer Can and Breweriana Trade Show. The group promotes the collection and trading of breweriana items. More than 50 tables of items, including brewery signs, beer cans, beer taps and more will be featured at the show. The public is invited.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the American Legion Hall, 514 S. Main St., Wauconda. Admission is $1. Call Ken at (847) 202-1877 for information.

Livestock and poultry show

The Garfield Farm Museum hosts the 24th Annual Rare Breeds Livestock & Poultry Show. See rare breeds of farm animals including horses, donkeys, mules and chickens. Guests can also watch sheep shearing and wool-spinning demonstrations.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at Garfield Farm Museum, on Garfield Road, off Route 38, Campton Hills. A $3-$6 donation is requested for admission. (630) 584-8485 or info@garfieldfarm.org.

'Dixie Swim Club'

Steel Beam Theatre presents "Dixie Swim Club," a comedy about the annual reunions of five lifelong friends and former members of a college swim team.

3 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. $23-$25. (630) 587-8521 or SteelBeamTheatre.com.

Classical afternoon

Moscow-born pianist Elena Baksht presents a classical program with works by Schumann, Mozart and Beethoven.

3 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park. Free admission. Visit hpstrings.org.

Best-selling author appearance

New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber will sign copies of her books "Summer on Blossom Street" and her newest, "Hannah's List."

4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Meijer store at 1301 Meijer Drive, Rolling Meadows. Visit debbiemacomber.com.

This week

Music of Carole and James

Legendary performers Carole King and James Taylor join musical forces for an evening of folk and pop/rock tunes.

7:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $45-$125. Parking is $20 (cash only). (800) 745-3000.

Celebrating Greek heritage

Everyone is Greek for the day at the St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church Flavors of Greece Festival. Enjoy Greek food, music, dance, cooking classes, cash raffles and more.

6 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 28, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. General admission is $2-$3. (630) 851-6106 or stathanasios.org.

Cuneo Gardens Art Fest

The Cuneo Museum and Gardens hosts its annual Cuneo Gardens Art Fest. See fine arts and crafts from across the United States, including works in paint, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, wood, sculpture and more.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30, at the Cuneo Museum and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. General admission is free. Parking is $8. (847) 362-3042 or cuneomuseum.org.

Another glass?

Sample more than 150 wines from around the world at the Elgin Wine Festival. Other highlights include live music and food.

1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. $25 in advance; $35 at the door. Designated driver tickets cost $10 in advance or at the door. (847) 382-1480 or elginwinefestival.com.