Weekend picks: Corgis race, dragon boats float and Two Brothers serves up the Love of Hops Festival

Royal racers

Cheer on the favored dog breed of Queen Elizabeth II with a special Corgi Racing event on Saturday at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Dog and owner tickets must be purchased in advance. $8-$10; $4 youth; dogs must be leashed and up-to-date with vaccinations. (847) 385-7500 or arlingtonpark.com. Gates open at noon and first race at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27

Dragon rowing

The Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival features races, concerts, food trucks and more on Saturday at the South Pool of the Ned Brown Preserve at Busse Woods that straddles both Elk Grove Village and Schaumburg. Free for spectators. (416) 962-8899 or gwndragonboat.com. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27

Wakanda forever

Fans of all things tied to the Marvel blockbuster movie ”Black Panther” won't want to miss Wakandacon Chicago 2019 this weekend at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago. $35 single-day badge; $60 weekend pass. (312) 567-1234 or wakandaconforever.com. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28

Vehicular views

The Classic Car Show and Touch-a-Truck event allows kids to get up close to heavy machinery, while parents can admire upward of 80 vintage vehicles. The event co-sponsored by the Wheeling Park District and Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce is Saturday at Heritage Park's Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Free for spectators. (847) 465-3333 or wheelingparkdistrict.com. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27

For the Love of Hops

Come hungry and thirsty to Two Brothers for the Love of Hops Festival happening from 1 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the parking lot at Two Brothers' Warrenville brewery. During the fest, there will be new beers, special beers, guest beers and old favorites on tap, plus lots of food and music from 90's Rewind, Dabylon and the Eric Lambert Trio. Advance tickets, which cost $10, include a Two Brothers beer. Tickets at the door are $10 but don't include a drink. Or be a VIP, which costs $65 and includes beer, food, indoor access and bathrooms and a private seating area. Part of the fest proceeds will benefit Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, a Wheaton nonprofit that provides housing and supportive services to veterans and their families. Two Brothers Artisan Brewing is at 30W315 Calumet Ave. W., Warrenville, (630) 393-2337, twobrothersbrewing.com/.

Funk celebration

Black Ensemble Theater pays tribute to Sly and the Family Stone; Chaka Khan and Rufus; Earth, Wind and Fire; Parliament Funkadelic; and other powerhouse funk bands of the 1960s and 1970s in “You Can't Fake the Funk (A Journey Through Funk Music).” Producing managing director Daryl D. Brooks wrote the show and directs. Previews at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at 4450 N. Clark St., Chicago. The show opens Sunday, July 28. $45-$65. (773) 769-4451 or blackensemble.org.

Feels Fest 2019

The emo scene rises up as Chicago post-hardcore band Erabella sets the stage for Feels Fest 2019, an all-ages gathering of area talent including Speaking with Ghosts, When We Was Kids, Guardrail, Capital Vices, Synovial, Havens and Glory Days. Each band will pull out its best classic emo covers (think Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, etc.), as well as originals, for the evening-long event. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Wire, 6815 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

Bernstein at Ravinia

Marin Alsop conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a concert tied to the Ravinia Festival's “Bernstein 101” celebrations: “Leonard Bernstein: Man For All Music,” featuring narration by Bernstein's eldest daughter, Jamie Bernstein, is on Saturday at 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $35-$105 pavilion seating; $15 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27

Side Street Studio Arts

The finish line is near for up-and-coming musicians racing to the win at the Side Street Studio Arts' Battle of the Bands. Round 3.2 commences Saturday with Billow and Camera Kids taking the stage. Winners are determined by attendees' votes, so be there to catch some great music and support your favorites. 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.) Saturday, July 27, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. $5 suggested donation each night. (847) 429-2276 or sidestreetstudioarts.org.

‘September' in July

Earth, Wind & Fire has just been announced as a 2019 Kennedy Center honoree. The celebrated R&B band performs this weekend at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $29.50-$253.50 (nearly sold out, but verified resale tickets available). (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28

Mercy Home benefit show

The musical pair Michael McDermott and Heather Horton headline a concert fundraiser for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, which helps youth break free from cycles of neglect and abuse. The benefit show at BrauerHouse Live will also feature a full bar, a silent auction and the musicians' merch for sale. Food isn't available during the event, so plan lunch before or dinner after the event with BrauerHouse's full menu. 4 p.m. (doors at 3 p.m.) Sunday, July 28, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $30. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Concert highlights

7th annual Homegrown Arts & Music Festival: 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $20 per day; $35 for two-day pass. homegrownartsandmusicfestival.com

Feels Fest 2019 featuring Erabella, Speaking with Ghosts, When We Was Kids, Guardrail, Capital Vices, Synovial, Havens and Glory Days: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Wire, 6815 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

The Darling Suns: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at FoxFire, 17 W. State St., Geneva. Free. (630) 232-1369 or foxfiregeneva.com.

Chris Knight: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $30-$50. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.

Screeching Weasel, The Queers, Bigwig: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. $29.50. houseofblues.com/chicago.

King by Friday, Groovement, Tall Green Pines: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. $10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

Side Street Studio Arts' Battle of the Bands Round 3.2 with Billow and Camera Kids: 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.) Saturday, July 27, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. $5 suggested donation each night. (847) 429-2276 or sidestreetstudioarts.org.

The Region, Figure Eight, Thank You, I'm Sorry, JonFin: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $8. (312) 226-6300 or cobralounge.com.

Subliminal Verses, Now I'm Nothing, Concentric: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $10-$13. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.

Earth, Wind & Fire: 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $29.50-$253.50 (nearly sold out, but verified resale tickets available). (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com.

The Typical, Blameless Lake, Painted Canyon, Speaker of the Temple: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Silvie's Lounge, 1902 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. $10. facebook.com.

New Duncan Imperials, Thrift Store Halo: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at FitzGerald's Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $15. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Killer Quad, Unforgiven, Hellbilly Deluxe, Killmister: 9 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$12. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Hillbilly Casino: 9 p.m. Saturday, July27, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $12-$15. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Mr. Lock's Sunny Days and Turnt up Nights: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $5. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Michael McDermott and Heather Horton benefit for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls: 4 p.m. (doors at 3 p.m.) Sunday, July 28, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $30. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Gary Hoey's “Neon Highway Blues” album release party: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Wavves, Last Import: 9 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $25. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.

Ted Marengos: 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $12-$15. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

• Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with the venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings or to add an event, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.