Best bets: Kidzapalooza, Lovitz, chef Hagopian
Thrashing for tykesWhy should grown-ups at Lollapalooza have all the fun? Kidzapalooza features acts like Recess Monkey, Dan Zanes, The Candy Band and more for kids this weekend at Grant Park, along Michigan Avenue and Congress Drive, Chicago. Kids under age 10 admitted free with ticket-holding adults. $90 for single day pass; $215 for three-day pass. kidzapalooza.com. 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 and 7; 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8That's the ticket"Saturday Night Live" alumnus Jon Lovitz returns to town for a second standup comedy engagement this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33 plus two menu items. (847) 240-2000 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21Organic on showThe Hyatt Regency Woodfield-Schaumburg Farmers Market showcases local farmers, artisans, local wines and cooking demonstration by chef Hagop Hagopian of 1800 Fresh restaurant. Savor it all this Saturday at the Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Free admission. (847) 605-1234 or hyattregencywoodfield.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7Music for kidsGlen Ellyn resident Ralph Covert shares his love for the Morton Arboretum with a special Ralph's World family concert as part of its "In Tune with Trees" concert series this Saturday at 4100 Route 53, Lisle. $16-$18. (630) 725-2066 or mortonarb.org. 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7Watery lightsChicago canceled its Venetian Night because of budgetary cutbacks. Yet the Fox Lake Venetian Night floats along with its parade of decorated boats and fireworks on Pistakee Lake, plus a Block Party at Dockers, 33 W. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. Free admission. (847) 587-2151 or foxlake.org. 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 730 years of 'Blues'Crowds have been flocking to downtown Chicago to glimpse filming of "Transformers 3." But if you want to see a true Chicago-filmed blockbuster in fully finished form, then catch a 30th anniversary outdoor screening of the Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi comedy "The Blues Brothers" this Saturday at Capannari Ice Cream at the Old General Store, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com. Dusk on Saturday, Aug. 7Rockin' outRocker Melissa Etheridge may be tabloid fodder thanks to her current messy domestic partnership disillusion from Tammy Lynn Michaels. But you can catch Etheridge in concert this Saturday at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $38-$103. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7Dvorak DixonWest suburban residents of Chicago who want a Ravinia-like experience without actually driving up north might want to check out the performance of the West Suburban Symphony Festival Orchestra at Cantigny Park, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. On the Saturday bill is Dvorak's Ninth "New World" Symphony and two pieces by singer-guitarist Moe Dixon. $10-$15. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7Antique autosThe Elgin National Road Race celebrates its 100th anniversary with a display and parade of antique cars and other family activities at Sherman West Court, 1950 Larkin Ave. (a half mile east of Randall Road), Elgin. Free admission, but antique car owners must register in advance with the Fox Valley Model T Club. (847) 840-7319. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8False15002000Chef Hagop Hagopian is set to do cooking demonstrations at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield-Schaumburg Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 7. False