Best bets: Tony Bennett returns to Ravinia; Hugh Jackman plays United Center

Posted June 18, 2019 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Tony Bennett brings the “I Left My Heart” tour with guest Antonia Bennett to the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Friday, June 21. Courtesy of Larry Busacca

Singing legend

Cheer on singer Tony Bennett when he returns with his “I Left My Heart” tour with special guest Antonia Bennett tonight at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $126-$146 pavilion season; $39-$44 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21

Aussie dynamo

See the song-and-dance man side of a film superstar when the tour of “Hugh Jackman - The Man. The Music. The Show” plays the first of two shows this year at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $89.50-$828.28. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 (also 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11)

Bret Ernst performs at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg. Courtesy of Brad Barket/Comedy Central

Jersey joker

Comedian and New Jersey native Bret Ernst (“Cobra Kai,” “This is Not Happening”) continues a return run of standup shows this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, June 21; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, June 22; 7 p.m. Sunday, June 23

Varietal varieties

Sample more than 60 seasonal beers, wines and ciders from regional and national breweries at the Wheeling Park District's Annual Craft Beer & Wine Festival at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. $45 (includes commemorative glass, unlimited tastings and $5 worth of food tickets); $10 designated driver ticket. For ages 21 or older. (847) 465-3333 or beerwinefestival.com. 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22

The band 5 Seconds of Summer, featuring from left, Calum Hood, Ashton Irwin, Luke Hemmings and Michael Clifford, is on the bill for the B96 Pepsi Summer Bash at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Saturday, June 22. Associated Press, 2018

Pop music

The B96 Pepsi Summer Bash features such bands as 5 Seconds of Summer, Bazzi, CNCO and more at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $45-$75; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22

"Seven Things I've Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass" is at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago at Saturday, June 22. Courtesy of Jesse Michener

Ira says

Fans of the influential Chicago Public Radio program “This American Life” won't want to miss seeing its host in “Seven Things I've Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass” on Saturday at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $15-$150. (312) 341-2310 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 22

Dee Snider is part of the concert "Kings of Chaos" at RiverEdge Park in Aurora on Saturday, June 22. Associated Press, 2016

Metal monarchs

Rockers such as Lou Gramm, Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach and more are part of the “Kings of Chaos” tour, which plays Saturday at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $30 general admission; $35-$55. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 22

Family fitness

The 6th Annual Fun & Fit Family Day promises a kids dash, a live DJ, games, exhibits from the Busy Brain Children's Museum, a balloon twister and more on Saturday at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Free admission. (847) 362-4636 or lambsfarm.org. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 22

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