Cheap stuff: Classic baseball, Nigel Mack, line dancing

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Batter up!

Learn how the game of baseball was played in the Civil War era as Cantigny Park hosts an old-time baseball exhibition tournament. The tournament features the Beloit Olympians, the Downers Grove Plowboys, the Oregon Ganymedes and Cantigny's own team, the Oak Leafs. Spectators will receive a list of rules and baseball slang from pre-Civil War days. Guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs for seating.

Info: Events begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Event is free with payment of $5 Cantigny parking fee. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org.

Fine arts and fun

The Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts offers activities for all ages. This juried fine arts and crafts show features artists from across the country with original media including oil, watercolor, jewelry, ceramics, glass and more. Live musical performances and children's activities are also on the agenda.

Info: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, at Park Avenue and Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Free admission. (847) 726-8669 or dwevents.org.

Seniors celebrate

Lake County seniors ages 55 and older are invited to attend the Lake County Forest Preserves' 38th Annual Seniors Day Celebration. Thousands of seniors are expected at the fest which includes music, dancing, pontoon boat rides, food and tours of the forest preserve.

Info: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 9, at Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville. Free admission and parking. (847) 367-6640 or LCFPD.org/seniorsday.

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Forever young

The Young at Heart Singles Club invites ballroom dancers of all ages to an evening of music and dancing. Dress code for women is semi-dressy to dressy. Men are required to wear jackets. No jeans or gym shoes.

Info: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, at the American Legion Hall, 9757 W. Pacific, Franklin Park. Members $7; guests $9. Hotline (630) 415-3449. For directions to dances, call (847) 678-7068.

Nigel sings the blues

Nigel Mack brings his group Nigel Mack & The Blues Attack to the Harlem Avenue Lounge for an evening of blues. The group will perform classic blues tunes from artists such as BB King, James Cotton and Elmore James, along with selections from Mack's latest CDs. Mack's tunes have been featured on television's "Dawson's Creek" and other network shows.

Info: 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. $6 cover charge. (708) 484-3610. Visit harlemavenuelounge.com.

Kane County Flea Market

You never know what you'll find at the Kane County Flea Market. Dealers feature a wide variety of antiques and collectibles. Every show is different.

Info: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Admission is $5. Children ages 12 and under with parents are free. Free parking. Visit kanecountyfleamarket.com.

A fine line

The Denim and Diamonds group hosts its Tuesday Night line dancing event for all ages. Beginner's dancing lessons are offered.

Info: 7 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at the White Eagle Banquets & Restaurant, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Beginner's lessons at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6; $4 for ages 17 and younger. (847) 965-6353.

Fests

Third Annual Family Focus Summer Fest, East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 5. Features sports, crafts, face-painting, games, music, dance, theater performances and more. Free admission. (630) 844-2550.

26th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Monroe streets, Chicago: Features more than 50 performances on three stages, plus an art fair and family activities. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6. Free admission. Visit chicagogospelmusicfestival.us.

Seniors Day Celebration, Independence Grove, on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Route 21, Libertyville: Lake County seniors ages 55 and older are invited to attend the Lake County Forest Preserves' annual Seniors Day Celebration. Highlights include music, dancing, pontoon boat rides, food and tours of the forest preserve. 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 9. Free admission and parking. (847) 367-6640 or LCFPD.org/seniorsday.

Aurora Artwalk, downtown Aurora, New York Street, Aurora: Art, music and food along the river. 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 5. (630) 723-2465. Free admission. (630) 723-2465 or auroraartwalk.org.

Barrington Cruise Night, Barrington Harris Bank parking lot, 201 S Grove Ave., Barrington: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10. Classic cars, music, local food, ice cream, giveaways. Prizes awarded. Free admission. (847) 304-3479..

Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts, Park Avenue and Waukegan Road, Deerfield: Juried fine arts and crafts show. Features artists from across the country with original media including oil, watercolor, jewelry, ceramics, glass and more. Live musical performances and children's activities. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6. Free admission. (847) 726-8669 or dwevents.org.

Elmhurst Jaycees Charity Carnival, along Park between Prospect and Myrtle, Elmhurst: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 10; noon to 10 p.m. Friday, June 11; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 12, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 13. Special kids' carnival from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12. Unlimited ride pass is $50 in advance and $60 at gate. Proceeds benefit local not-for-profit organizations. Visit elmhurstjaycees.org.

Harvard Milk Days, Milky Way Park, Route 173, Harvard: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 4; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 5; and noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Carnival, entertainment, craft show, parade, fireworks, milk drinking contest, cow chip lotto, antique tractor display, chainsaw carving and bed races. Free admission; $3 daily parking or $6 pass. (815) 943-4614 or milkdays.com.

Lake Villa Celebration of Summer, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown, Lake Villa: Thursday, June 10, through Sunday, June 13. Music, food and fireworks at dusk on Saturday, June 12. Cardboard boat races Sunday, June 13. Kroozers car show, safefy fair. Free admission. (847) 356-6100.

Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Night, Mount Prospect Metra Station, Southwest corner of Northwest Highway and Route 83, Mount Prospect: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 5. Themed classic car night in downtown Mount Prospect. Visit downtownmountprospect.com.

Ray Bradbury Dandelion Wine Festival, Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 5. Musicians, comedy and open mike performances. Art displays and vendors, fine arts and crafts. Free admission. (847) 360-4740.

Rose Fest, Roselle Metra Station, Maple Avenue and Irving Park Road, Roselle: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 4; noon to midnight Saturday, June 5, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Musical headliners include Chunky Monkey, Hazzard County and Howard and the White Boys. Rose Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Beer garden, bingo, carnival and more. Unlimited carnival rides for $20 from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6. Free admission. (630) 980-2000 or roselle.il.us.

Taste of Des Plaines, Ellinwood Street in downtown, Des Plaines: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 4; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 5; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Tastings from city restaurants, activities for all ages, live entertainment and 5K fun run "Chase to the Taste" at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 5. The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host its Home, Health and Consumer EXPO, and Kinder House will serve "Pies on the Porch." Free admission. (847) 391-5300.

Taste of Wheaton, Memorial Park, Hale Street and Seminary Avenue, Wheaton: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 3; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 4; 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Food vendors, carnival, craft fair, business expo, teen battle of the bands, beer garden, 5K and 10K runs, entertainment and more. Free. (630) 668-6464 or wheatonparkdistrict.com.