Carnival, food and antiques highlight Itasca Fest

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Itasca Fest

Hop on some carnival rides, sample a variety of food and browse at an antiques market at Itasca Fest. Other festival highlights include concerts, bingo, children's activities and police and fire exhibits. Musical headliners include South of Disorder, Mike and Joe, Heartache Tonight and American English.

6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 9; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 10; noon to midnight Saturday, July 11; and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in Washington Park, Irving Park Road and Rush Street, Itasca. Free general admission. Visit itasca.com.

This morning/afternoon

Treasures galore!

Hundreds of dealers offer antiques and collectibles, both indoors and outdoors, at the Kane County Flea Market.

7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $5. Free for ages 12 and younger. Free parking. (630) 377-2252 or kanecountyfleamarket.com.

'Agnes of God'

See "Agnes of God," John Pielmeier's 1982 drama about a nun who gives birth, but claims not to remember the conception.

2 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the Geneva Underground Playhouse, 524 W. State St., Geneva. $15-$20. (630) 232-7683 or genevaundergroundplayhouse.com.

This evening

See '5th of July' on the 5th of July

Oak Park Festival Theatre presents "5th of July," Lanford Wilson's second drama in his "Talley Trilogy." The story focuses on a family trying to cope with the idealism of the 1960s versus the harsh aftermath of the Vietnam War.

7 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Austin Gardens, at Ontario Avenue and Forest Avenue, Oak Park. $15-$27. (708) 445-4440 or oakparkfestival.com.

This week

An evening of summer tunes

The Mount Prospect Community Band presents its Summertime Serenade concert. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating.

7:30 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Lions Memorial Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. In case of rain, the concert will move into the Lions Center Gym. Free. (847) 640-1000.

The Jonas Brothers hit the arena

Teen idols the Jonas Brothers bring their "2009 World Tour" with Jordin Sparks and Honor Society to the Allstate Arena.

7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $29.50-$89.50. Parking is $20. (800) 745-3000.

Put on your dancin' shoes

USA Dance hosts a "Summertime's Sizzling Salsa" dance party. The event features salsa lessons and open dancing. The public is welcome.

7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at The Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison, Franklin Park. Admission is $8 for members; $10 for nonmembers and $6 for students (with ID). Visit usadancechicago.org. (847) 577-9014.

Remember the war

Step back in time to the days of the North and South at the annual "Civil War Days." Watch as famous Civil War battles are re-enacted. Stroll the grounds and meet famous Civil War personalities including President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Lincoln. Other highlights include camp tours, entertainment and demonstrations. Food and war souvenirs are available for purchase.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road, Wauconda. Admission is $8 for adults; $4 for ages 4 to 17. Visit lcfpd.org/civilwar.

Ribs galore in Lake in the Hills

Dig into a plate of juicy ribs while listening to country and rock concerts at the Lake in the Hills Rockin' Rotary Ribfest. Musical performers include Down Pour, Libido Funk Circus, Hey Jimmy, Catfight Little Nashville and Superchick.

4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9; 4:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 10; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11; and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. $3. Free for kids 12 and younger. Proceeds benefit LITH Rotary charities. Visit rockinrotaryribfest.com.

It's Greek to me!

Be Greek for the day at St. Sophia's Greek Fest. Greek cuisine, music, dancing, games, an indoor marketplace and a grand raffle are some of the highlights.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (for lunch) and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 10; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin. $2 admission. (847) 888-2822 or st-sophia.com.