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Weekend picks: Ron Hawking channels Sinatra at Drury Lane; monarch butterfly event in Crystal Lake

Cabaret at Drury Lane

Cabaret artist Ron Hawking, known for his Frank Sinatra tribute show "His Way," headlines Drury Lane Theatre's cabaret room this weekend. The show features numbers from his various shows and from his Grammy Award-nominated album "The Song is You." 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $55-$65. (630) 530-0111 or drurylanetheatre.com.

Fab followers

Get your fill of tribute acts, merchandise and musicians who have ties to the Fab Four at the annual Fest for Beatles Fans this weekend at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont. $82 daily admission Saturday and Sunday. (866) 843-3378 or thefest.com. Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11

Majestic butterflies

The Monarch Coalition and the Crystal Lake Park District team up to celebrate butterflies at the "Monarchs & Music" event with activities, games and monarch education. There's also the opportunity to buy a pollinator plant to help with butterfly re-population efforts on Sunday at Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake. Free admission. (815) 459-0680 or crystallakeparks.org. 12:30 to 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11

Stand-up in Schaumburg

"Last Comic Standing" winner Alonzo Bodden, whose life passions include comedy and motorcycles, headlines adults-only shows at the Chicago Improv this weekend. A regular on NPR's "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" Bodden describes his comedy as "cynically good-natured" but admits the older he gets, the less good-natured it is. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com.

Chicago at Ravinia

Chicago has been gracing stages and airwaves with its classic rock and pop-rock hits for more than five decades, and the iconic rock band is not slowing down. When band members hit the Ravinia Festival stage for two nights this weekend, fans can expect to hear a mix of old favorites and more modern hits. Bela Nanni, who has joined the band for many Chicago-area shows, returns to open and perform with them. 7:30 p.m. (gates at 5) Sunday, Aug. 11, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $43-$125. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Concert highlights

Festival Cubano 2019: Noon Sunday, Aug. 11, at Riis Park, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago. $20 for single-day general admission passes; VIP and Super VIP Cabana packages also available. thecubanfestival.com.

Noah Gabriel: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Free. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.

Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira, Behemoth: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets start at $43. (708) 614-1616 or tinleyparkamphitheater.com.

Sunnyside Up with Robin and Jenny Bienemann: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $15-$30. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.

Ryan Martin, Baertrum, Alex Cano, Dead Birds: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $10. (773) 248-8400 or tonicroom.ticketfly.com.

Dinosaur Pile-Up, Celebrity Mansions, Ballroom Boxer: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug, 13, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $15. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Bowmanville: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $15-$30. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.

Summer Jam Showcase: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Free. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Smashing Pumpkins, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets start at $20. (708) 614-1616 or tinleyparkamphitheater.com.

Beth Bombara with Kris Lager Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $15-$25. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.

Steppenwolf Theatre's LookOut Series with Trickshooter Social Club: 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $15; (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org.

Dirty Streets, Painted Canyon, Claire Adams: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $10. (773) 248-8400 or tonicroom.ticketfly.com.

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