Weekend picks: Comedian Tone Bell takes the stage

Bell-y laughs

Comedian Tone Bell, formerly of the NBC sitcom “Whitney,” performs standup this weekend at Zanies Comedy Club at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $20 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10

Going glam

Sheryl Crow and Cirque du Soleil are just some of the entertainment headliners at the 2013 edition of “Macy's Glamorama: Fashion in a New Light” Friday at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $75 show only; $175-$285 includes after-party and levels of show seating. (312) 334-7777 or harristheaterchicago.org. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9

Contemporary crooner

Singer/songwriter/musician John Mayer will make a stop in the suburbs this weekend as part of his Born & Raised Tour. Mayer enjoyed massive success with several mostly acoustic pop singles including the Grammy-winning “Your Body Is a Wonderland,” but lately he has explored more rootsy sounds, like blues and jazz.

7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Ticket start at $36. Go to livenation.com.

Summer Nights

Raise your voice alongside John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John at a special outdoor screening of “Singalong Grease” Friday at the RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. $5. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeauroa.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9

Fab Four fest

Music fans won't want to miss the concert headliners The Fest for Beatles Fans at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. $40 Friday; $57 Saturday and Sunday; half price for kids ages 16 and under. (866) 843-3378 or thefest.com. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 9; noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11

The culture of Japan

Celebrate Japanese culture and tradition at the 58th Annual Ginza Holiday festival at the Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St., Chicago: The fest features Waza master craftsmen, Japanese fare and exhibits of Japanese goods, kimonos and jewelry. Performers include taiko drumming groups, martial arts demonstrations and vocalist Yoko Noge and her band Japanesque. Admission donation is $6 for adults; $5 for students and seniors. Kids under age 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. On Saturday evening, $10 admission is charged after 7 p.m. for the Yoko Noge concert at 8 p.m. (312) 943-7801 or visit ginzachicago.com. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10; 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11

Suburban Talent

Find out which of the top 10 finalists of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent will be the grand prize winner on Saturday at the Taste of Arlington Heights at Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights. The contest's online Fan Favorite will also be announced after all the finalists perform. No charge. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com or taste-of-arlington.com. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10

Record release

Blane Fonda, a dance-rock band with roots in the Northwest suburbs, will perform at a record-release show in the city. The band delivers high-energy rock driven by guitars and synth lines.

10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Schuba's Tavern, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago. (Rocketboat and Blah Blah Blah are also scheduled to perform.) $8. Go to schubas.com.

Queen of pop?

Taylor Swift has, at the ripe old age of 23, become one of the most successful acts in pop music. She emerged in 2006 as a country artist, earning a Grammy nomination for her debut album. With later releases, her songs enjoyed crossover success with the pop crowd, and her most recent album, “Red,” is a full-fledged pop record. In addition to her knack for catchy melodies, Swift is known for her confessional lyrics about life and relationships. She will perform this weekend at Chicago's Soldier Field.

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. Go to ticketmaster.com.

Family fun

Kids get to try archery, fishing, dance and other activities at Family Day this Saturday at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. (630) 206-9566 or dupageforest.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10

Hometown Picnic

Celebrate summer with a Saturday afternoon picnic at the Hometown Picnic event at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hear the Totally Tuned Barbershop Quartet perform and take part in games, including a cookie walk, water balloon toss and watermelon seed-spitting contest. Guests can bring their own picnic food or buy food at the event. Activities are free with paid $8-$12 general admission to the settlement. Kids under age 4 are free. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10

Go fly a kite

See members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team and the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois show off their skills at the 9th Annual Kite Festival at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. No admission charge, but $25 parking per car. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11

Art at The Glen

See original works from 185 juried artists at the Art At The Glen event, at Glen Town Center, 1800 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. Included are works in ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting and more. Also featured are interactive art demos, live music, food from local restaurants and kids' activities. Free admission and parking. (847) 926-4300 or artattheglen.com. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11

Salsa sounds

Sway to rumba, salsa and flamenco music when theGipsy Kings perform this Sunday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $65-$75 reserved seating; $27-$32 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11

Bonnie Koloc

Singer and songwriter Bonnie Koloc headlines in an outdoor concert in the Sunset Foods Pavilion, by Fountain Square, at Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads, in downtown Long Grove. Musical selections include folk, jazz, blues and more. Free. Event is hosted by The Long Grove Arts & Music Council. Visit lgamc.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11

Standards man

Hear great American song standards from the 1940s through the 1960s in concert with Peter Oprisko in The Chairman's Board Sunday at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11

Diving for Dynamite

The party band Diving for Dynamite performs rock tunes in a concert in the park at Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Hits from the Beatles and other legendary bands from the 1960s to the present are featured. Guests are invited to bring a picnic dinner. Lawn chairs are welcome for seating. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com. 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11

‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High'

See a screening of the 1981 film “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The film, starring Sean Penn (as surfer dude Jeff Spicoli), Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold and Phoebe Cates, is rated R. Admission is $1 per person. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12

Singing Idols

See many of your favorites from the reality TV singing competition “American Idol” when “American Idol Live! 2013” comes to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $33.50-$66. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12

Shooting stars

Bring the family to learn about astronomy, telescopes and other science activities at the Adler Planetarium Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party, on Monday at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. $15 (prices go up after Sunday, Aug. 11). (312) 322-0332 or adlerplanetarium.org. 7 to 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12

World's Fair of Money

The public is invited to view more than $1 billion in historical paper money and coins at the World's Fair of Money at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Hall A, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. See the first coin ever authorized by President George Washington back in 1792 or a 1913 liberty-head nickel — one of five such coins known to be in existence and valued at $2.5 million. Get a look ahead at the redesigned U.S. $100 bill that goes into circulation for the public in October. Visitors can also get free appraisals for their own coins and paper money. The event is sponsored by the American Numismatic Association. Admission is $6. Children ages 12 and younger are free. Visit worldsfairofmoney.com. Runs 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, through Friday, Aug. 16; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17

Garlic Fest

Sample a variety of garlic creations, including garlic ice cream, candy, cupcakes, cocktails and much at Garlic Fest, in Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. The event features the Taste of Garlic competition for savory and sweet categories at 8 p.m., and the Garlic Queen competition at 7 p.m. Free general admission. Visit celebratehighwood.com. 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14