Best Bets: Ringo Starr at Ravinia, REO Speedwagon returns to Rosemont
'60s rock legends
Catch up with some great innovators of rock music when Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band share a concert bill with The Beach Boys this weekend at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $100-$110 pavilion seating; $38-$43 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4
Arlington festivals
In anticipation of next weekend's Arlington Million, the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce hosts the back-to-back festivals the Mane Event and the Taste of Arlington Heights this weekend at the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street, Arlington Heights. Free admission. vah.com. Mane Event: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; Taste of Arlington Heights: noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3
Eastern arts
Learn about the many cultures of Asia through music, dance, food and more at the sixth annual Destination Asia Festival this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $15; $13 seniors; $10 kids ages 2-17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4
Canadian connection
Celebrated Canadian comedian Jeremy Hotz returns to perform a series of standup sets this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3; 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4
Celebrating the arts
The David Adler Music & Arts Center and GLMV Chamber present the 39th Annual Festival of the Arts featuring works by 75 artists along with lots of family activities this weekend at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Free admission. (847) 367-0707 or adlercenter.org/festival-of-the-arts-2019. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4
Verve & vintages
The eighth annual Deer Park Jazz and Wine Festival pairs wines and craft beers with improvisational music by the likes of Lake Zurich's Francesca Castro Quartet and others on Saturday at the Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Free admission. (847) 726-7755 or shopdeerparktowncenter.com. 1 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3
'Hi Infidelity'
Hear hits such as "Keep On Loving You," "Can't Fight This Feeling" and more when REO Speedwagon shares a concert bill with guest Charlie Farren on Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Nearly sold out: $39.50-$75 and verified resale tickets; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3
Making magic
Families can celebrate fantasy fiction and more at The World of Faeries Festival this weekend at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. $15; $8 seniors; free for kids ages 12 and under (no pets). theworldoffaeries.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4