Sunday picks: Jazzy Diana Krall tickles the ivories at Ravinia
Piano jazz
Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall performs in concert tonight at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $85-$95 pavilion seating; $38-$43 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9
All sewn up
Stitches Midwest offers classes, new merchandise and more for die-hard knitters starting Thursday at the Renaissance Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $645-$695 comprehensive packages; $55-$90 select events; $100-$510 class hours. (847) 303-4100 or knittinguniverse.com/Midwest. Open market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9
A touch of France
Say oui to French Connection Day at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The festival celebrates everything French and includes an open-air market, street performers, French fare, music and a 23-foot version of the Eiffel Tower. Free with paid $5 parking fee. cantigny.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9
Flying high
Take the advice from the songwriters to the film "Mary Poppins" at the annual Kite Festival this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free admission; $30 parking per car or van. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9
Lake Villa fun
Head to Lake Villa Days for live music, food, rides, games and bingo in Lehmann Park, 89 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Free. (847) 356-2525. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9.
Harpeth Rising
The Harpeth Rising trio performs folk, roots, bluegrass and rock in a concert in Towner Green, at 132 Old McHenry Road, downtown Long Grove. The group uses violin, banjo, cello, foot-percussion and three-part vocals. The concert is presented by the Long Grove Arts and Music Council. Guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets for seating. Picnic baskets are welcome. Free. visitlonggrove.com. 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9
Comedy songs
See what kind of witty and funny music Lahna Turner makes when the comedian and songwriter performs this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17 plus a two-menu purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9
Concerts
Harpeth Rising: 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Towner Green, 132 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Folk, roots, bluegrass, and rock. Guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets for seating. Free. visitlonggrove.com.
Diana Krall: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Jazz. $85-$95. Lawn $38-$43. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.
Hillbilly Rockstarz: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Fishel Park, Grove Street, Downers Grove. Country. Food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Free. dgparks.org,
Whiskey Jam at Country in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. Guests can visit food and beverage tents on the parks great lawn. Free. rosemont.com.
Andon Davis Trio: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Wire Chicago, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.
Tom Sharpe World Music: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Outdoor concert. Picnics welcome. Free. (847) 526-6225 or wauclib.org.
Eric Taylor and Nathan Bell: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Grassroots, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $20. (847) 732-0922. grassrootsbarrington.com.
"Ladies Sing The Blues: A Billy Holiday Celebration": 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Jazz, blues and cabaret artists perform, including: Amy Armstrong, Elaine Dame, Kimberly Gordon, Jasondra Johnson, Frieda Lee, Liz Mandeville, Tecora Rogers and Jeannie Tanner. $32. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org,
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