Weekend picks: 'Glee Live!' takes over Allstate
'Glee Live!'
In a way, the arrival this weekend of the “Glee Live! In Concert!” show at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, is a homecoming event, as the co-creator of the television show “Glee” is Mount Prospect native Ian Brennan. This concert tour will give fans a chance to see some of the most memorable numbers from the first two seasons performed live by cast members. $41.50 to $91.50. ticketmaster.com. 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Summery looks
Get your summer outfits ready by visiting the 2011 Early Summer Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories Show this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $5 at the door. (847) 303-4100 or register for free admission at jfashow.com. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5
Super Saturday for cars
Car enthusiasts are invited to see a wide variety of luxury cars at The Arboretum of South Barrington's Supercar Saturday. See a variety of models — everything from Lamborghinis to BMWs, Audis and Porsches at Route 59 and Higgins Road, South Barrington. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free. Visit shopthearboretumsb.com. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4
Arts and crafts
More than 85 artists display original works in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media and more for the Naperville Woman's Club 52nd Annual Fine Art Fair this weekend. The fair is set in the heart of Naperville just north of the Riverwalk along Water and Webster streets. Free admission and parking. (630) 420-9680 or napervillewomansclub.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5
Bradbury bash
The Ray Bradbury “Dandelion Wine” Fine Arts Festival returns this weekend at Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan. This year's festival follows the theme of “Postcards From Green Town” and features lots of family art-making activities and live music. Free admission. (847) 360-4700 or waukeganparks.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4
The beauty of bugs
Teachers from the Extraordinary Kids enrichment program will lead the informational Bugs Are Beautiful (And Interesting!) event for youngsters in the Glen Town Center's Springtime Fun Space, on the north side of Navy Park at The Glen, 2671 Navy Blvd., Glenview. Kids will learn to explore the world of bugs in their own backyards and that bugs don't have to be scary. Free. (847) 724-2025 or visit glenviewgivingfoundation.org. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4
Celebrate sausage!
Live music, arts and crafts and plenty of sausage are all part of the Lake View Sausage Fest, held in the shadow of Wrigley Field at 3600-3700 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. $5-$7 donation. (773) 868-3010 or chicagoevents.com. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5
Mike, no Molly
Billy Gardell may be a star on the CBS sitcom “Mike & Molly,” but he got his start doing standup comedy before regularly appearing on the small screen. Catch Gardell's standup routine live this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $24. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Reggaeton duo
Hear how hip-hop sounds mixed with Caribbean island beats when Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel performs this Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $43-$93. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Care to swap?
The Lake County Fairgrounds hosts the 29th Annual Skip's Swap Meet Drive-in reunion car show and swap meet. The event, at 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake, features both an outdoor and indoor auto/truck parts swap meet, plus a collectible car sale and an automotive die cast model sale. Admission is $2-$8. (847) 680-7200. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5
‘The Glass Slipper'
The Children's Theatre presents “The Glass Slipper,” an adventure that includes a fairy godmother, a fearless mouse, a timid cat and PumpkinHead. See it at the Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. $10-$12. (630) 587-8521 or SteelBeamTheatre.com. 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5
‘The Outgoing Tide'
Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member John Mahoney stars “The Outgoing Tide,” the world premiere of Bruce Graham's drama about a man's unorthodox plan to secure his family's future, despite his wife's and son's resistance. See it at the Northlight Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $40-$50. (847) 673-6300 or northlight.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5
Navy Band Great Lakes
The Navy Band Great Lakes brass quintet performs a Sunday concert in the band shell at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Picnics are welcome. Free admission. Parking is $2-$5. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5
‘Americana' concert
The Northwest Choral Society presents its “Americana” concert with selections from prominent American composers. Enjoy the music at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. $15-$18. Call (224) 585-9127 or see nwchoralsociety.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5