Sunday picks: Enjoy smooth comedy from Finesse Mitchell
Comedy style
If you enjoy comedian Finesse Mitchell from his TV stints on "Saturday Night Live" or "According to HIM and HER," then catch his standup at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, June 7
Japan fest
Celebrate Japanese culture and traditions at the annual Japan Festival at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Taste traditional Japanese fare, view Japanese art, watch martial arts and take in flower-arranging demonstrations. Other highlights include Taiko (Japanese Drums), music, dancing, children's activities and more. japanfest-chicago.org. $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7
Red alert!
Redheads get their due as Highwood hosts its 2015 Redhead Days fest at Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Redhead Days, which originated in Holland, culminates at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, with a gathering of redheads to be photographed from above in Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave. All registered "gingers" are invited to wear a blue top to enhance the red hair in the photo. Other events include food, drinks and a carrot cake contest. facebook.com/rhdchicago. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7
Antiques and more
Shop for antiques, furniture, vintage designer bags, artwork and more at The Summer Show at the Winnetka Ice Rink, 490 Hibbard Road, Winnetka. Admission is $8. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society. winpark.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7
Harvard Milk Days
Hoof it to the annual Harvard Milk Days, a festival that touts a milk-drinking contest and cow chip lotto among more traditional suburban fest favorites. Check it out at Milky Way Park, 6600 Lawrence, Harvard. The festival also features a carnival, entertainment, a petting zoo, an antique tractor display, chain-saw carving and more. Fireworks take place each night of the fest. Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6. (815) 943-4614. milkdays.com. Free admission; $5 daily parking or $10 three-day advance pass. Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 7
Java jive
The Coffee Festival features passionate roasters, baristas and shop owners who specialize in specialty coffee and teas this weekend at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $30 three-day admission. Kids ages 13 and under not admitted. There is also a 12-route coffee crawl scheduled as part of the event. (312) 595-7437 or coffeefest.com. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7
Folk duo
Singer-songwriter Julie Patchouli and guitarist Bruce Hecksel comprise the folk duo Patchouli, which performs in concert today at the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. $15; $10 kids ages 12 and under. (630) 584-7200 or norrisculturalarts.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7
Don't stop
Former Journey frontman Steve Augeri performs as part of the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's Puzzle Run & Backyard Bash fundraiser today near 1500 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville. $25-$100 general admission. (630) 962-7000, (630) 570-7948, oshows.com or turningpointautismfoundation.org. Noon Sunday, June 7
Revisit your Soul
Minneapolis alternative rockers Soul Asylum were a huge part of the soundtrack of the '90s, with hits like "Black Gold" and "Runaway Train" - from what was arguably the band's most popular album "Grave Dancer's Union" - dominating MTV and my car radio. They're still riding that train, and this weekend they come to House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, bringing the Meat Puppets along for the ride. Chicago's own AM Taxi - alternative rockers bordering on suburban punk - start off the evening. $25. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com/chicago. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7