Cheap stuff: 'Harry Potter', antique show, big band dance

Freebie Terry Moran Family DayThe annual fundraiser Terry Moran Family Day features live entertainment, games, food vendors, and softball and baggo tournaments. Proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Kimball Hill Park, South Street and Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. Free admission. (847) 818-3200 or tmoranfoundation.com.Today Antiques and collectiblesThe first Postcard and Paper Show will be included in the Grayslake Antique and Collectible Market. See postcards, ephemera, advertising and a special viewing of historical postcard archives.8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake. $6. Children younger than 16 admitted free. Free parking. (715) 526-9769 or zurkopormotions.com.Harry's in Lake ZurichThe Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich welcomes the traveling "Harry Potter's World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine" exhibit. Explore the world of Harry Potter and its roots in Renaissance magic, science and medicine. Learn more about the realm of potions, monsters, herbology and magical creatures. The exhibit is on loan from the National Library of Medicine.Opens at noon Sunday, July 11, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. (847) 438-3433 or eapl.org.Good old Charlie BrownSee "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," the 1999 Broadway version of the famed 1960s off-Broadway musical. The play is based upon the comic strip characters in Charles M. Schulz's "Peanuts." 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at Wallis Theater in Northwestern University's Theater and Interpretation Center, 1949 S. Campus Drive, Evanston. $10-$25. (847) 491-7282.Big band danceThe 16-piece Bobby Sanders Orchestra provides an evening of live big band tunes for dancing and listening. Singles and couples are welcome. Those not wanting to dance can enjoy the concert. 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at the Metropolis Ballroom, 6 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Admission is $15 per person. (847) 392-0918.This week Meet me at the fair!See everything from racing pigs to a demolition derby at the annual Kane County Fair. Other highlights include 4-H animal exhibits, the Big Hat Rodeo, live music, a carnival, food and more. Noon to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 14-15; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 16-17; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $2-$7. Children younger than 5 admitted free. Seniors admitted free on Family Day Wednesday, July 15. Grandstand shows are priced separately. Go to kanecountyfair.com.Authors in the spotlightSuburban husband-and-wife writing team Gerry Souter and Janet Souter discuss and read from their book "The Chicago Air and Water Show - A History of Wings Above the Waves." Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing following the program.7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Lisle Station Museum, 921 School St., Lisle. (630) 968-0499.Art in the Town CenterAn estimated 150 artists will participate and be judged on their original artwork at the Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival. All media is available for sale. Highlights include food, refreshments and live entertainment.10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18, at the Buffalo Grove Town Center, at Route 83 and Lake-Cook Road, Buffalo Grove. Admission is free. (847) 459-2518.Wheaton Band FestivalThe Wheaton Band Festival features performances by the Chicago Brass Band, the Fox Valley Concert Band, the Navy Band Great Lakes and more. Youngsters can learn more about musical instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo. Donations of used musical instruments will be accepted during the festival to benefit the Salvation Army.7:15 p.m. Friday, July 16, and 6 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Memorial Park, Hale Street and Seminary Avenue, Wheaton. Free admission. Visit wheatonbandfestival.org.