Weekend picks: The wine flows at Naperville fest

Sophisticated tastes

The 16th annual Naperville Wine Festival features more than 250 vintages from around the world. There are also cooking demonstrations, seminars, music and more at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. $35-$45; $15 designated driver; $75 VIP tickets. napervillewinefestival.com. 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25

56 Music Fix

Mount Prospect's first weekend-long music celebration, 56 Music Fix, counts off this weekend, bringing area bands to venues and performance spaces in bars, restaurants, boutiques and more throughout the village. The fest, created in conjunction with the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, aims to promote both local musicians and the many businesses in the downtown Mount Prospect area. And better yet, there's no cover all weekend. Visit 56musicfix.org for a list of musicians, venues and schedules. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25-26, at various venues throughout Mount Prospect. More info at 56musicfix.org.

Outdoor arts

The 49th annual Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts features food, a beer and wine garden, plus 70 artists as part of a juried art show. It's this weekend at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Free admission, but other proceeds benefit the Glen Ellyn Lions Foundations. (630) 272-6627 or facebook.com/GlenEllynFestivaloftheArts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25-26

Sweet treats

The touring Gelato Festival America features original flavors they have created just for the event. Have an all-you-can-eat taste of the many varieties this weekend at Chicago Premium Outlets, 1650 Premium Outlet Blvd., Aurora. $30; $25 seniors and kids 3-12. gelatofestivalamerica.com. Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26

Hot air

Marvel at the variety of hot-air balloons floating through the sky as part of the 6th Annual Color Aloft Balloon Festival. Families are invited to bring picnics to observe the sights at Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Free. Weather permitting. (847) 223-6888 or grayslakechamber.com. 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25

Ed Asner as the Almighty

Seven-time Emmy Award-winner Edward Asner ("Mary Tyler Moore," "Roots," the animated film "Up") plays the Almighty in Center Stage Theater's production of "God Help Us," a political comedy inspired by the 2016 presidential election. Written by Samuel Warren Joseph and Phil Proctor, it centers on a cantankerous deity annoyed at how politics have disrupted his creation, who confronts a pair of political pundits - one liberal, one conservative - about the state of the nation. 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25; and 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at 1665 Quincy Ave., Suite 131, Naperville. $15, $20. (630) 355-9212 or centerstage-theater.com.

Chicago's own

Catch up with Chicago actor and comedian Corey Holcomb ("The Cleveland Show," "Black Jesus") when he performs a series of standup sets at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33-$44. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25; and 7 and 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26

Country confab

Country fans won't want to miss seeing Miranda Lambert & Little Big Town as part of "The Bandwagon Tour" with Tenille Townes at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $25-$84.75. (800) 745-3000 or livenation.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25

Symphonic show tunes

The Symphonic Pops Orchestra of Chicago performs Broadway hits and light classics as part of the 2018 Summer Breeze Concert Series on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Free. (847) 895-3600 or prairiecenter.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25

Mr. A-Z

Jason Mraz, the erstwhile "curbside prophet," didn't have to wait long for his rocket to come when his hit single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" took over airwaves with the release of his 2002 debut. Sixteen years later, Mraz is touring in support of his sixth studio album, "Know.," which dropped at retailers and on all streaming services earlier this month. Catch him with folk-pop singer Brett Dennen when they play the outdoor stage at Ravinia this weekend. 7 p.m. (gates open at 4 p.m.) Saturday, Aug. 25, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $43-$115. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

R&B mix

Charlie Wilson headlines the touring "Summer R&B Jam" with special guests Tamar Braxton and En Vogue at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $55-$129. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25

Sampling of sport

Participate in games of soccer and dodgeball or try climbing the rock wall as part of Tween Night at the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. Each participant gets a piece of pizza. Parents must accompany their kids for check-in and checkout. $25. (630) 858-2462 or gepark.org. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24

Pop! Culture!

Thousands of fans of comics, sci-fi, video games and more meet up this weekend (many in costume) for the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. Meet stars like David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Sophie Skelton, Ian Somerhalder, Karl Urban, Lotte Verbeek, Jon Heder, Michael Rooker and many more. It all goes down at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $45-$55 daily; other VIP packages available. Up to two children 10 and younger admitted free with a paid adult. (847) 692-2220 or wizardworld.com. Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26

Classic cars

The Geneva Concours d'Elegance returns with more than 150 antique, classic and modern automobiles along South Third Street in Geneva. Free, but there is a suggested donation to benefit LivingWell Cancer Resource Center. genevaconcours.net. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26

Fur die kinder

Families are invited for a Back to School Kinderfest featuring live music, face painting, a magic show, and an array of back-to-school arts and crafts at Hofbrauhaus Chicago, 5500 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. (847) 671-2739 or hofbrauhauschicago.com. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26

Concert highlights

• The Wailers, Old Shoe, Liquid Soul: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. $25-$800. (847) 526-7174 or sideouts.com.

• Pacifica Quartet: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $10. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

• Miranda Lambert & Little Big Town's "The Bandwagon Tour" with Tenille Townes: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $18-$84. (800) 745-3000 or livenation.com.

• Frank Winkler & the Symphonic Pops: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Free. (847) 490-7020.

• Jay and The Americans + The Vogues: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

• Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Frankie's Blue Room, 16 Chicago Ave., Naperville. $10. (630) 416-4898 or frankiesblueroom.net.

• Matt Lewis "Long Live the King": 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $30-$50. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org.

• Midnight Riders, Sour Brothers: 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $7-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

• Brass Buckle Band: 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $3. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

• Aaron Pilsan: 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $10. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

• Jan & Dean Beach Party Starring Dean Torrence: 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

• Carillon Concerts: 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org.

• Fire is Motion, Better Love, Observing With Annie, Bittersweet Drive: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $8. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.

• Lyle Lovett & His Large Band: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $44-$100. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

• Breaking Benjamin, Five Finger Death Punch, Nothing More, Bad Wolves: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $18-$110. (800) 745-3000 or livenation.com.

• We Banjo 3: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $20-$120. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

• John Hiatt & The Goners featuring Sonny Landreth: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $33-$90. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

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