Things to do May 29 to June 4: Gilberts Community Days, Brews & Views, Cream of Wheaton, cruise nights and more

Starts before Friday

“Monty Python’s Spamalot”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26; 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27; 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 28-29; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30; and 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago. The comedic musical based on the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Tickets start at $48.50. broadwayinchicago.com/shows/spamalot.

“Heartbreak Hotel”: 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27; 1 and 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28; 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a look at the rock star and icon. Tickets start at $78. marriotttheatre.com.

The Titanic — A Voyage Through Time: Time slots from noon to 6:40 p.m. Thursday, May 28; 11 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 29-30; and 11 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Germania Place, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago. Immersive virtual reality experience that takes visitors on a journey through the Titanic. $19.99-$32.99. titanicexperiencevr.com.

Gilberts Community Days 2026: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 28, carnival only; 5-10 p.m. Friday, May 29; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 30; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Town Square Park, 195 Jackson St., Gilberts. Live music, kids’ activities including a petting zoo, a carnival with rides and games, food and drinks, a classic car show and more. Music lineup: Friday: Sal & the Snapbacks at 5 p.m., No More Tears (tribute to Ozzy) at 6:30 p.m. and ARRA (classic rock) at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: The Abby Kay Band at 1:30 p.m., Fearless, An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor at 4 p.m., Whiskey Friends (Morgan Wallen tribute) at 6 p.m. and Tennessee Whiskey (Chris Stapleton tribute) at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: The Fishin’ Buddies at 1:30 p.m., Petty Kings (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute) at 4 p.m. and American English (Beatles tribute) at 6 p.m. Free. gilbertscommunitydays.com.

Finesse Mitchell: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, and 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, at the Chicago Improv in Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $29.49. improv.com/chicago.

Tom Cotter: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, at The Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $31. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Friday, May 29

Chicagoland Spring Coin-Op Show: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 29, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Antique advertising, slot machines, jukeboxes and more. $50 for early-bird admission Friday, $10 for Saturday, and free for kids younger than 14. chicagolandshow.com.

Brews & Views: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Ages 21 and older can sample craft beer from local breweries. Food for purchase. Music from Chuck Wilson at 4:15 p.m. and Bluewater Creek at 6 p.m. Free admission, $30 for a punch card, which includes 10, 4-ounce tastings and a souvenir tasting cup, plus a snack from Relish Café. lcfpd.org.

Windy City Hot Dog Fest: 4-10 p.m. Friday, May 29, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31, at 4000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Chicago hot dog stands will go head-to-head to claim the title of “Best Frankfurter.” Live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, a community stage and more. Free. chicagoevents.com.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. A mixed market offering fresh produce, honey, greens, soaps, breads, cheeses, flowers, artwork, wearables and more. wdundee.org.

21st annual Roselle Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple, Roselle. The StingRays will perform. Free. cruiseroselle.com.

Friday Night Live: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Main Street train station in downtown Downers Grove. All Hat No Cattle will perform. downtowndg.org.

Elan Dance Co. Showcase: 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Showcasing a variety of dance styles. Free. napervilleparks.org.

Elmhurst Art Museum exhibition reception: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Elmhurst Art Museum celebrates the openings of its summer exhibitions “On Wonder, Mind, & Magic” by Jeanette Andrews and “Near Eternity” by Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford with exhibition viewing and light fare. RSVP required. $28. elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Elgin Symphony Trio “Mozart, Haydn and Bach”: 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Road. Schaumburg. Telemann’s Trio Sonata, Mozart’s Trio No. 1 and No. 3, Haydn’s “London” Trio No. 1, and J.S. Bach Trio Sonata. $20 or $10 for students. elginsymphony.org.

Paul Virzi: 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday, May 29, and 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Zanies Comedy Night Club, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. Stand-up comedy. $37.95. rosemont.zanies.com.

CRB Spring Series: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Chicago Repertory Ballet presents two world premieres and the revival of Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaaf’s “The Rite of Spring.” Tickets start at $40. crbdance.com.

RIO, A Tribute to Duran Duran: 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Duran Duran tribute. Tickets start at $43. rauecenter.org.

Terry Fator: 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Ventriloquist Terry Fator presents “Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice.” Tickets start at $68.15. geneseetheatre.com.

Saturday, May 30

Downtown Downers Grove Market: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Metra station south lot, 5001 Main St., Downers Grove. Over 60 vendors offering locally grown produce, baked goods, handmade soaps, floral arrangements, handcrafted coffee beverages, artisanal cheeses and more. ymcachicago.org/indian-boundary/downtown-downers-grove-market/.

Batavia’s morning farmers market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30, on North River Street, between Wilson and Spring streets, Batavia. Produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

Dirt Circus Chicago: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 30, in the big tent at The Running Depot, 30 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Free, one-day trail running festival will highlight local races, run clubs, brands and other local businesses. The event includes a community social run, 4.3-mile and 6.8-mile, food, a raffle with prizes and more. Hosted by UltraSignup, in partnership with The Running Depot. ultrasignup.com.

Huntley Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, along Coral Street, Huntley. Fresh produce, artisanal crafts and treats from regional vendors. huntley.il.us.

Lisle French Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in the Metra parking lot at 1001 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. bensidounusa.com/lisle.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Main and Liberty streets, Wheaton. The outdoor market run by Bensidoun USA offers fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and more. bensidounusa.com/wheaton.

ABC 7 Gibbons Run: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at Grove 16, 400 W. Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago. 5K Run (chip-timed), 3K Walk and Kids Dash to raise funds for leukemia research. Post-run party features food, refreshments, music and partner tents. $69 on race day, $60 in advance, $40 for virtual participant, $20 for Kids Dash, free for Tiny Tot. leukemiarf.org/gibbons5k.

Evanston’s Highland Garden Club annual Backyard Botanicals Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Ackerman Park, 2500 Central St., Evanston. A variety of perennials, including native plants that work in residential gardens for bees and butterflies, will be available from gardens of club members and friends. Experienced gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. All proceeds support community projects. facebook.com/evanstonhighlandgardenclub.

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. New “Twilight” Evening Market from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 4. eastdundee.net.

Waubonsee Trail Run: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 30, on the Waubonsee Community College campus, Route 47, Sugar Grove. Proceeds benefit the Waubonsee Foundation scholarship program. Registration fees for the 5K are $40; registration fees for the 10K are $50, with discounts for Waubonsee students, alumni, and kids 12 and younger. Tasty T’s, Santiago’s Tacos and Foxy’s Ice Cream after the race. Register: waubonsee.edu/5k.

Dog Daze in the Park: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora. Fifth annual event with over 50 vendors and 7-10 rescue agencies on-site. Kids’ arts and crafts, live music, food and more. Leashed dogs welcome. $5 for kids 3 and older. abbeyfarms.org.

Dragon’s Days Out: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Family-friendly fantasy festival offers immersive entertainment, whimsical experiences, artisan vendors, costumed performers and interactive activities. $15, $10 for kids 5-12 and 60 and older; two-day pass $25 or $15. mchenrycountyfair.com/event/dragons-day-out/.

The Magnificent Mile Spring Art Fest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31, at 875 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Original art of 60 juried artists from around the country. Free. amdurproductions.com.

North Shore Artisan Spring Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31, at the Winnetka Train Station, 754 Elm St., Winnetka. Shop from local artisans. Free. northshoreartisanmarket.com.

Pedalpalooza: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, across McHenry County. Go on a scavenger hunt-type journey throughout the county at your pace. Start and finish wherever and whenever you like, stopping in participating establishments along the way. $30 or $15 for kids 3-14. Fundraiser for Family Health Partnership Clinic. Register: pedalpalooza4fhpc.org.

Wheaton Family Fun Tent: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 30, on Front Street, Wheaton. Seaing Stars Bubbles & Mermaid Party. Free. visitdowntownwheaton.org/events.

Taste of Bolingbrook: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Local restaurants and vendors, live music and entertainment and interactive activities. Music lineup: Saturday: Leroy Winn from noon to 1:30 p.m., Brad Jackson & Shades of Country from 2-4 p.m., Eddie V & The Culprits from 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Anthem from 7-9 p.m.; and Sunday: Hoodwink’d from noon to 2 p.m., Simply Billy from 3-4:30 p.m., and Simply Elton from 5-7 p.m. Free. bolingbrookchamber.org/taste-of-bolingbrook.

Discover Your District: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at The Hollows Conservation Area, 3804 Route 14, Cary. Rain date May 31. Hands-on activities for all ages, such as paddling Lake Atwood, practicing outdoor skills, exploring the trails at The Hollows, meeting staff and volunteers, and learning about restoration equipment through Touch-a-Truck. Free. mccdistrict.org.

Umbrella Arts Festival: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave., Evanston. A celebration of Asian American history, culture and art, with cultural performances, Asian cuisine, hands-on art and craft activities, and over 60 artists and artisan booths. Free. evanstonaspa.org.

Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. See live animals up close, with J.G.’s Reptile Road Show. Free. elginil.gov.

Hammer and Hops: 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at The Barn/Blacksmith Shop, 921 School St., Lisle. For 21 or older, craft a bottle opener under the guidance of museum blacksmiths. Afterward, have a soft pretzel and a beer from a local brewery. $32; $37 for nonresidents. Register: museumsatlislestation.org/hammerandhops.html.

Terapia de Bosque/Forest Therapy Walk: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Experience shinrin-yoku, the practice of bathing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest, with a mindful walk presented in Spanish by a certified forest therapy guide. Concludes with a tea ceremony, with tea made from edible plants foraged along the trail. $32; $11 for students, Museums for All participants and others who would benefit from a reduced price to participate. Register at mortonarb.org.

Abigail Adams, A Living History Portrayal: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Actress and scholar Leslie Goddard portrays John Adams’ wife and shares her opinions of the Founding Fathers. $10. gehs.org.

Senior Suburban Orchestra’s Family and Friends Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Woodridge United Methodist Church, 2700 75th St., Woodridge. Annual concert commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with patriotic selections including Sousa’s “The Stars & Stripes Forever” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and a narration of the Declaration of Independence. Also features Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and “An Outdoor Overture,” a tribute to Duke Ellington and a sing-along of songs from “The Sound of Music.” A reception with refreshments follows. Free; donations appreciated. seniorsuburbanorchestra.org.

Waukegan Pride Parade & Festival: Parade at 2 p.m., festival from 3-9 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Waukegan Harbor, 175 N. Harbor Place, Waukegan. Parade steps off at Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Live entertainment, a Children’s Corner, food trucks, vendors, classic cars and more. Free. waukeganfriends.org.

BAMtheatre’s Block Party: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the BAM Performing Arts Facility, 520 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Tours of BAMtheatre’s performance space, performances by BAM’s nationally recognized conservatory competition teams, and food trucks, a beer tent, games and activities in the parking lot. Free. bamtheatre.com.

Summer Kickoff Street Party: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Elmhurst City Centre’s Fountain Plaza, 109 W. First St., Elmhurst. The official launch of Umbrella Sky-Elmhurst in Schiller Court with live music, adult beverages and more. elmhurstcitycentre.com.

Night Nation Run: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Running music festival. First DJ comes on stage at 6:30 p.m. The first running wave starts at 8:30 p.m. $49.99-$70. soldierfield.com.

Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot/5K Fun Run: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Saturday, May 30, starting near the intersection of South Street and Arlington Avenue in Elmhurst. Presented by DGTT Foundation/Cafe Liberty, this family-friendly 5K fun run benefits four Elmhurst nonprofit organizations: Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network, Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry, Immaculate Conception Food Pantry and United Community Concerns Association. $35. Register: dangibbonstwilighttrot.org.

Glow & Soar Kite Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Varble Park, West Wood and Ridgewood avenues, Bensenville. Bring glow-in-the-dark and light-up kites for an evening of friendly competition, including Kiddy Kite Race, Most Unique Kite, Highest-Flying Kite and Brightest Kite. Free. bvilleparks.org.

Bobby Lee: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “The Finally Tour 2026,” standup comedy. Tickets start at $52.95. msg.com.

“Carmina Burana”: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Elmhurst Choral Union performs with Spirito Singers and Fratelli, with professional orchestra and soloists, under the direction of Scott Uddenberg. $30, $25 for seniors, and $15 for kids 18 and younger. Tickets: elmhurstchoralunion.org.

Magician John Westford: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Magician, illusionist and actor John Westford. Tickets start at $30. rauecenter.org.

“Alive and Well”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. New Colony Six performs a benefit concert for the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. $35-$50. northcentralcollege.edu/show.

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. World premieres by artistic director Nicole Clarke-Springer and co-founder Kevin Iega Jeff, a company premiere by co-founder Gary Abbott and more. $40-$121. auditoriumtheatre.org.

We Them One’s Comedy Tour 2026: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. Hosted by Mike Epps and featuring Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, Chico Bean, Tony Roberts, Navv Greene, Just Nesh and Jayski. Tickets start at $90.85. wintrustarena.com.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, June, 3, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Fireworks display set to popular and special occasion soundtracks. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.

Sunday, May 31

49th annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at Grove Avenue and Ann Street, Elgin. The race route heads through Elgin’s north neighborhoods toward Dundee and returns on the Fox River Trail. 10-mile run ($60) at 7:30 a.m. and 5K run ($45 for 20-99 and $20 for 19 and younger) at 7:40 a.m. 2K Fun Walk for $20 at 7:50 a.m. No race-day registration. Post-race party. Register: elginfoxtrot.org.

Bloomingdale Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, in the parking lot of Old Town, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. Local vendors (home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more), entertainment, food trucks and more. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, on the front lawn of the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks and more. farmersmarketatthedole.org.

SummerSalt Market: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. A mix of vintage, artists and small businesses showcasing handmade art, home goods, stylish clothing and one-of-a-kind furniture, with food, drinks, music and more. Free. saltshedchicago.com.

Lakeview PorchFest: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, throughout the Lakeview neighborhood, Chicago. Local music acts performing on front porches. Free. lakeviewroscoevillage.org.

Seven Ways to Freedom-Founding New Philadelphia, Illinois: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. Abdul Alkalimat — a descendant of New Philadelphia’s town founders, Frank and Lucy McWorter — shares the story of how they built a town, protected their freedom and shaped Illinois history. In partnership with Illinois Humanities Speakers Bureau Program. Free. Register via elginhistory.org.

Naperville Concerts in Your Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Century Farms Park, 715 Sigmund Road, Naperville. Bucket Number 6 will perform. Free. napervilleparks.org/concertsinyourpark.

Monday, June 1

Movie Monday: 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. “The Incredibles” (2004). Doors open at 6 p.m. $1 (cash only at the door). Concessions via cash or card. paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

Tuesday, June 2

Adventures in the Zoo: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Lords Park Zoo, 207 Grand Blvd., Elgin. Learn about Underwater Archaeology at the weekly drop-in program. Free. elginil.gov.

Lombard Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, on South Park Avenue at St. Charles Road, Lombard. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, handcrafted goods, live music and kids’ activities. lombardchamber.com.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Community Band performs. Free. Food truck schedule posted one week in advance at crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Carpenter Park, 300 Carpenter Blvd, Carpentersville. Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute Fortunate Sons will perform. Food and drinks sold by Dundee Township Lions Club, with proceeds benefiting the community. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Co-sponsored by the villages of Carpentersville, East Dundee, Sleepy Hollow and West Dundee. Free. dtpd.org/concerts-in-the-park.

Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the Millennium Carillon, 443 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Carillonneurs from all over the world will perform. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Free. Post-recital moonlight carillon tours for $2, cash only. napervilleparks.org/carillonrecitalseries.

Wednesday, June 3

Elmhurst Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, in Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church’s parking lot at 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Fresh produce, local vendors, artisan goods and food trucks. elmhurstfarmersmarket.com or facebook.com/ElmhurstFarmersMarket.

Winfield Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the southwest corner of Geneva and County Farm roads, Winfield. Fresh produce, bakery items, specialty foods, handcrafted jewelry and homemade goods. Kids 10 and younger can pick up a special coloring page celebrating America’s 250th. facebook.com/WinfieldFarmMarket.

Highwood Evening Gourmet Market: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Over 60 vendors and live music by Stevie Craig Band from 6-9 p.m. Free. celebratehighwood.org.

Lisle Food Truck Socials: 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, in Commuter Lot B, 1001 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Food trucks and live music. bensidounusa.com/lislefoodtruck.

Arbor Evenings: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. ARRA will perform on Frost Hill. Opens at 5:15 p.m. Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. Food trucks and cocktails, wine, beer and other beverages for purchase. $15 for 13 and older; $5 for kids 4-12; and free for kids 3 and younger. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

STC Live!: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, June 3 and 5, in downtown St. Charles. Wednesday: Leslie Hunt on 1st Street Plaza, 29 S. First St., and Matt Keen At The Office, 201 E. Main St. Friday: Katie Rose & Liam Sheridan on 1st Street Plaza. Free. stcalliance.org/stclive.

Elmhurst Wednesday Nights Live: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the stage under the Umbrella Sky Installation, just north of 254 N. York St., Elmhurst. Tom Petty and Johnny Cash tribute Petty Cash will perform. Free. elmhurstcitycentre.com.

Glendale Heights Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Camera Park, 101 Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Family-friendly concerts. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Free. ghrec.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. The Ron Burgundy’s will perform. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Family Flicks in the Park: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. The village and Algonquin Area Public Library District celebrate 25 years of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Movie begins at about 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair. Rain date: June 5. algonquin.org.

Itasca Outdoor Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Peacock Park, 500 E. Bryn Mawr Ave., Itasca. Throwback Jukebox will perform. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Lake Villa-Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Beyond the Blonde will perform. Free. lindenhurstparks.org.

Woodstock City Band: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, on the historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock. The band will perform Conductor’s Faves, plus enjoy an ice cream treat. Free. woodstockil.gov.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish music on their traditional Irish instruments. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

North Shore 15th annual Chamber Music Festival: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, June 3, 5 and 6, at the Village Church of Northbrook, 1300 Shermer Road, Northbrook. $15-$55 for one night, $20-$100 for two nights, $30-$130 for three nights. nscmf.org.

Thursday, June 4

Glendale Heights Market: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Veterans Memorial Park, 220 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Food, produce, crafts and more from locally sourced vendors. ghrec.org.

Lunchtime Live!: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Cerny Park pavilion, 4S150 River Road, Warrenville. Mary Macaroni will perform a kids’ concert. Bring a lunch. Free. warrenvilleparks.org/events/.

South Elgin Lunch Time Concert Series: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Teed UP! will perform. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

“Untitled Vampire Play”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at The Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson St., Chicago. Lookingglass Theatre Company’s world premiere romantic-comedy-meets-horror-story. Tickets start at $33. lookingglasstheatre.org.

Roselle French Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Petal Porch, Main and Prospect streets, Roselle. Outdoor market with fresh produce, artisan goods, specialty foods and more. bensidounusa.com/roselle/roselle.html.

Antioch Taste of Summer: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, June 4; 4-11 p.m. Friday, June 5; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 6; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 7, on Skidmore Drive and Orchard Street, Antioch. Music, food vendors, family activities and more. Free. antiochchamber.org.

Cream of Wheaton: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, June 4; 4-11 p.m. Friday, June 5; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 6; and 1-8 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Memorial Park and downtown Wheaton. Live entertainment, food, a beer garden, kids’ activities, a business expo, and an arts and crafts fair. Music lineup: Thursday: Wheaton Warrenville South Show Choir at 5:30 p.m. and Electro Retro at 6:45 p.m.; Friday: Banned Joe at 4 p.m., Vital Signs at 6 p.m. and The Ron Burgundy’s at 8 p.m.; Saturday: Run Forrest Run at 10 a.m., Liquidated Damages at 12:30 p.m., ALTraWAVE at 2 p.m., Mixtape Collective at 4 p.m., Nerdvana at 6 p.m. and Infinity at 8 p.m.; and Sunday: Chemically Imbalanced at noon, Mickey Hatfield at 1:45 p.m., Like a Stone at 3:45 p.m.; and Libido Funk Circus at 5:45 p.m. The carnival is at Liberty Drive and Carlton Avenue; wristbands are $25 in advance or $30 the day of. Kids’ activities, including face painting, activities, giveaways and more, run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Arts and crafts fair from 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

West Chicago Mosaic Market: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at 100-132 Main St., West Chicago. Culturally inspired market featuring local artisans, makers, food vendors and performers. bensidounusa.com/westchicago/.

Food Truck Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, June 4, at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Food trucks and live music in the Ravinia District. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com.

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 4-5; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6; and 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. More than 60 world-class performers, a five-ring layout, concert-style lights and sound, and a fast-moving show for all ages. Tickets start at $23.27. gardenbrosnuclearcircus.com.

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the BMO Lot, 210 W. Station St., Barrington. Local vendors, classic cars, live music, family activities and more. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/thursday-night-out.

Chicago Blues Festival: 5-10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted St., Chicago; noon to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, at Millennium Park, Chicago; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, on Maxwell Street, between South Halsted Street and South Union Avenue, Chicago. Performances by top-tier blues talent. The kickoff Thursday includes a panel discussion: “20 Years of the Mississippi Blues Trail” at 6 p.m. Free. chicago.gov.

Pearl Street Market + Concert in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Veterans Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Market of local vendors from 5-7:30 p.m.; live music and food trucks at 7 p.m. Zydeco Voodoo and acoustic music by Ironwood with food trucks Kissed by Fire, Hippie Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Riverside Chocolate Factory. facebook.com/pearlstreetmarketmchenry.

Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Street Fair: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, on three blocks on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. Live music, classic cars, family activities, car clubs, and art and market vendors. All makes and models. Enter at Cass and Norfolk. westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights.

Bow Wow Dog Expo: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Happy Tails Dog Park, 835 Commerce Court, Buffalo Grove. Vendors, an adoption program, pet suppliers, veterinarians and more. Dogs allowed. Free. bgparks.org.

Rock ’N Wheels: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Food from local restaurants and kids’ activities. Bad Motor Scooter at 6:30 p.m. and Van Halen tribute Jump at 8 p.m. Addison Historical Museum open house from 5:30-8 p.m. features a Craft and Vintage Fair. Car show at Green Meadow Shopping Center in spots along Lake Street only. Free. ithappensinaddison.com/events.

Music at the Gazebo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the gazebo, Prairie Path and Spring Road, Elmhurst. Los Tamales will perform. Free. springroad.com/our-events.

Thursday Nights Live: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Big Sky Stringband will perform. Food and beverages from local restaurants. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Elgin’s Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Wing Park bandshell, 1010 Wing St., Elgin. Santana tribute Soul Sacrifice will perform. Food trucks on-site. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free. elginil.gov or facebook.com/cityofelgin.

Kiki Yeung and Esther Ku: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Zanies Comedy Night Club, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. Stand-up comedy, “Sweet & Sour Chicks.” $37.95. rosemont.zanies.com.

Live & Uncorked: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. The Spazmatics will perform. Tickets: $10 online or $12 at the gate. Season pass: $64. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/summerconcerts.

Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Chicago Tribute Anthology will perform, ending with a musical fireworks display. Food and beverage tents. Free. parkwaybankpark.com.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music with the Mayor! Featuring Exit 147. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.

St. Charles Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the Lincoln Park gazebo, off Fifth and Main streets, St. Charles. The Yacht Rock-ettes will perform. Food from Wild Fries, 3rd Street Pub, Snack Zone and Kimmer’s Ice Cream. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. stcparks.org/summer-concerts.

“Eugene Onegin”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 4-14, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. The Joffrey Ballet concludes its 2025-26 season with Yuri Possokhov’s exploration of love, loss and redemption inspired by Alexander Pushkin’s novel. Tickets start at $46. joffrey.org.

Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Free. napervilleband.org/concerts.

Ongoing

Dinos! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 25, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Guests can come face-to-face with 35 life-sized dinosaurs, explore a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb on a giant fossil, dig for ancient discoveries and more. Two-mile Dino Dash fun run Saturday, May 30. $20.95-$29.95, free for kids 2 and younger. brookfieldzoo.org/events.

Minecraft Experience, Villager Rescue: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 7 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays; and noon to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Sept. 7, at EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. The world of Minecraft comes to life in an immersive experience. Tickets start at $28. minecraftexperience.com.

Wonder Woods Mini Golf: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 7, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Nine-hole mini golf course featuring tree-themed accessible holes. For ages 4 and older. Tickets required at mortonarb.org.

Fabyan Japanese Garden: Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through September on the west side of the Fox River in Fabyan West Forest Preserve, 1925 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva. Self-guided tour typically takes 15-30 minutes. Free; donations appreciated. ppfv.org/fabyan-japanese-garden.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific”: 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, through June 14, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. This classic musical is a tale of romance and duty set in a tropical paradise during World War II. Tickets start at $31. paramountaurora.com.

Cantigny’s Live Music in the Beer Garden: 5:30-8:30 p.m. select Wednesdays through Sundays through Oct. 11, at Cantigny Park South Grove, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Live music in the beer garden. Lineup: Wednesday, May 27: Joe Fascetta; Thursday, May 28: Rozzie & Brian Duo; Friday, May 29: The Frank Russell Trio; Sunday, May 31: Juke Box Heroes (3 p.m.); Wednesday, June 3: Craig Allen; and Thursday, June 4: Johnny’s Crush. Beer garden hours: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Included with admission. cantigny.org.

“At the Wedding”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 13, at the Village Guild Theatre, northwest corner of Park Boulevard and Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. In this comedy by Bryna Turner, a woman named Carlo guides the audience through her ex-girlfriend’s wedding to a man, and talks to several friends and family about love, life and how to cope with both. $25. villagetheatreguild.com.

“Birthday Candles”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through June 7, at the Playhouse Theatre, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. This poignant play examines the highlights, heartbreaks and extraordinary moments that make up one woman’s ordinary life. ASL performance Thursday, May 28. $43-$45. atthemac.org.

“Something Rotten!”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 14, at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Set in Renaissance England, this musical follows two brothers desperate to write a hit play who inadvertently invent the world’s first musical to compete with the rock-star success of William Shakespeare. ASL performances Sunday, May 31, and Friday, June 5. $25. wheatondrama.org.