Cheap stuff: Violinist at Ravinia, flea market, Storm Troopers

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Tianwa Yang

Violinist Tianwa Yang presents a classical program at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall.

6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, in Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park: $10. No lawn sales. Park opens at 5 p.m. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Musical duo at Beans & Leaves

The musical duo of Ellise Steglinksi and Thomas Swenson present a free afternoon program of jazz and blues tunes.

3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Beans & Leaves Coffee & Tea Cafe, 320 Old McHenry Raod, Long Grove. (847) 821-0011.

In the wee small hours ...

Browse through treasures from dealers from six states at the 30th All-Niter Flea Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Other highlights include celebrity appearances. See Joyce DeWitt and Priscilla Barnes of television's "Three's Company" and Kathy "Cissy" Garver of television's "Family Affair." Food is available for purchase.

5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, to 4 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. $7. Kids under age 16 are free. Parking is free. (715) 526-9769 or zurkopromotions.com or dupagecountyfair.org.

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Museum's 50th anniversary

Help celebrate at the First Division Museum at Cantigny's 50th Anniversary event. Highlights include a 50th birthday observance, a memorial service honoring dead and missing Vietnam vets, and an unveiling and dedication of a restored UH-1C "Huey" gunship helicopter. Family activities include a water balloon artillery challenge.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, and Saturday, Aug. 21, at the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton. Admission and parking are free. (630) 260-8130 or firstdivisionmuseum.org.

May the force be with you

"Star Wars" enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the launch party for the new "Star Wars Year-by Year: A Visual Chronicle" book. Costumed "Star Wars" characters will sign books and pose for photos. All attendees will receive giveaways and have a chance to win a "Star Wars" flash drive and other prizes. Attendees are invited to dress up as their favorite "Star Wars" character.

2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Barnes and Noble Oakbrook Center, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Free admission. (630) 684-0586.

Arts in the Garden

The Community Presbyterian Church in Mount Prospect invites the public to its Arts in the Garden. Guests can see flower and art exhibits, hear music from Madeline and Friends and sample soda, wine and cheese.

3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Free admission. (847) 392-3111 or cpchurch.org.

Elegant autos

The Geneva Concours d'Elegance car show features more than 200 antique, classic and modern cars from collectors across the country. Collectors in the show will strive to receive a "Benz" trophy for their automobiles.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, along Third Street in downtown Geneva. The event benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Free admission. (630) 584-3107 or genevaconcours.com.

'Spectacle' exhibit

Circus and carnival imagery, in the form of mixed media collages, painted wooden shapes and simple framed pieces, are on display in the "Spectacle" exhibit by artist Adrienne Janci at the Barrington Area Library. The artist has had a lifelong fascination with the circus and the carnival. Images range from pale dancing legs to overgrown roller coasters.

Exhibit runs during regular library hours through Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Free admission. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Fairs and festivals

Arlington Heights Art Guild's "A Walk in the Park," North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman Street, Arlington Heights: Summer Art Fair presented by the Arlington Heights Art Guild runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Juried fine art show featuring local artists and those from the Midwest, with painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, classical guitar music and food. Free. (847) 259-2358. or ahpd.org.

Arlington Heights' Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights, Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights: Mane Event runs 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, and Taste of Arlington Heights runs noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Live bands, children's activities, various vendors and Arlington Heights restaurants serving food and beverages. Free admission. (847) 253-1703 or arlingtonheightschamber.com.

Barrington Cruise Night, Barrington Harris Bank parking lot, 201 S Grove Ave., Barrington: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Classic cars, music, local food, ice cream, giveaways. Free admission. (847) 304-3479.

Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wis.: Runs Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day) through Monday, Sept. 6. $9.50-$18.95. Children under age 5 are free. (847) 395-7773. Visit renfair.com for information.

Elburn Days, Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St., Elburn: Parade, carnival rides, food, music, raffles and more. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. Free. $5 suggested donation for parking. (630) 365-6315 or elburnlions.com or elburnlions.com.

Fox River Trolley Museum's Trolleyfest, Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St. (Route 31), South Elgin: Runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, and Sunday, Aug. 22. Vintage trolleys and trains run in conjunction with South Elgin Riverfest Express. $2-$3.50. Children under 3 ride free; all-day passes available. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org.

Geneva Concours d'Elegance, downtown Geneva: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Classic car show featuring more than 200 antique, classic and modern cars, along Third Street; benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Free admission. Visit genevaconcours.com. (630) 584-3107.

Grayslake Summer Days, downtown Grayslake, west of Route 83 and Center Street, Grayslake: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Festival starts at 5 p.m. in the parking lot with food, music and family entertainment. Parade will step off at 7 p.m. at Grayslake Central High School on Lake Street. Free admission. (847) 223-6888.

Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Night, Mount Prospect Metra Station, southwest corner of Northwest Highway and Route 83, Mount Prospect: Runs 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Themed classic car night in downtown Mount Visit downtownmountprospect.com.

South Elgin's Riverfest Express, 10 N. Water St, by the Fox River and village hall, South Elgin: The 14th Annual Riverfest Express runs through Sunday, Aug. 22, on the banks of the Fox River. Event features musical performances, carnival, craft show and food. Visit website for daily schedule and fees. (847) 774-1151 or riverfestexpress.net.

Trifesta, St. Isidore Church, 427 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Runs Friday, Aug. 20, through Sunday, Aug. 22. Golf outing at 1 p.m. Friday at Indian Lakes Resort to benefit St. Isidore ministries; 5K Race to Grace, children's race, prizes and health fair starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday; Mass on the Grass at 1 p.m. Sunday. Sunday's activities also include an international food court, inflatables and obstacle courses for children and teens, bingo, entertainment and more. Free admission; entry fees for golf outing and Race to Grace. (630) 529-3045 or stisidoreparish.org.

Sports and Fitness Showcase, Feinberg Court, Route 14 east of Cary-Algonquin Road, Cary: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Features youth sports clubs, live sports and fitness demos, sports and fitness business vendors, children's activities, food and beer garden, live music and giveaways. (847) 639-2800 or carygrovechamber.com.