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Fans of the daytime TV talk show hosted by Wendy Williams won't want to miss her "Sit Down Tour ... Too Real for Stand Up" on Saturday at the Arie Crown Theater in McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. $69-$177. (800) 745-3000 or ariecrown.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Palatine Street Fest

Take to the streets for the Palatine Street Fest celebration at Brockway and Slade streets in downtown Palatine. Event showcases live music from bands like Sixteen Candles and Trippin Billies, food, drinks, kids' activities and more. Free. palatinestreetfest.com. 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 29; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. Kids' zone is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For the love of beagles

Activities for beagles and their human friends are all part of the 13th Annual Beaglefest in Paws Park, 2800 W. Oakton St., Park Ridge. The Midwest Beagle Rescue, Education and Welfare (BREW) group hosts the event for current and previous beagle owners, potential beagle adopters and all dog enthusiasts. Activities include food, face painting, a beagle-kissing booth, vendors, games and more. Bring chairs and blankets for seating. $10 per dog. Proceeds benefit BREW. gotbeagles.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Cinema action

See up-and-coming bands like Suburban Chicago's Got Talent winners Burke Valley and finalist Aviation and the War on the same bill as established rockers like Bret Michaels at the new CineFest Backlot Block Party this weekend at CineSpace Studios, 2621 W. 15th Place, Chicago. The event also features props and displays from movies and TV shows shot in Chicago. $20-$75 daily. (630) 962-7000 or cinefestchicago.com. 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29 and 30

Nibbles and sips

Help support Rotary Charities by sampling more than 300 different tastings at the 2015 North Shore Wine, Beer, Cigar & Food Festival on Saturday in downtown Libertyville, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. $40 general admission; $100-$150 VIP ticket. northshorewineandbeerfest.com. 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Up and away

Marvel at all the multicolored hot air balloons that take flight at the 3rd Annual Grayslake's Color Aloft Balloon Festival on Saturday at Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Free. (847) 223-6688 or grayslakechamber.com. 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Foo at the plate

It's hard to escape the Foo Fighters on the radio (not that you'd want to). If you live near Wrigley Field, 1060 W Addison St., Chicago, it'll be even harder Saturday night as the Fighters make their way to Chicago for an outdoor concert. Rockford's Cheap Trick brings its stable of hits to open, along with Naked Raygun and Urge Overkill. Tickets are officially sold out, but they are available through various websites. (773) 404-2827 or foofighters.com. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

DeWyze at Durty Nellie's

Mount Prospect singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze's introduction to a nationwide audience was well documented as he entered and eventually won season 9 of "American Idol" in 2010. Since then he's released two albums (in addition to two he released before "Idol"), and his "Blackbird Song" - a song he wrote after a marathon viewing of "The Walking Dead" - was included in an episode of the show last season. DeWyze is playing an all-ages show with Anna Rose and Jordan Engelhardt Saturday at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Hardcore fans can meet Lee before the show for an added cost. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $50 for VIP seating; add on $40 for meet-and-greet tickets. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com. 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Art, Antiques and Collectibles

The Friends of the Opera House present the third annual Art, Antique and Collectibles Auction at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Proceeds go toward supporting the historic opera house. To make an item donation or get details, call (815) 338-4212 or visit woodstockoperahouse.com. $5 admission at door. Silent auction at 6 p.m. and live auction at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Shakespeare in the Park

See a performance of William Shakespeare's classic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" under the stars in a Shakespeare in the Park program in Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. Free; donations welcome. wheatonparkdistrict.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Americana at Schubas

In what's becoming "American Idol" day in Chicago and the suburbs, "Idol" finalist Casey Abrams is coming to Chicago to treat Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago, to his catalog of blues-inspired rock songs. Mike Nutt, singer-songwriter for local Americana rock band Fletcher Rockwell, is teaming up with fiddler Heather Malyuk to open. With the full band, Nutt's FR songs harness the excitement and frenetic energy of a fun night out while staying grounded in the reality of a night at a bar. The addition of Malyuk's fiddle skills to his acoustic take on his songs should deliver an even folksier vibe to the rock. $17; (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Latin rock

Spend "An Evening with Santana" as the Grammy Award-winning Latin rock sensation brings "The Corazón Tour" to the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $100-$120 pavilion seating; $38-$43 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29 and 30

Dance festival

All free tickets to indoor performances of the Chicago Dancing Festival this week have already been claimed, but you can still see world-class dance companies like Miami City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Brian Brooks Moving Company and more when they perform outdoors on Saturday at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. No admission charge. (312) 742-1168 or chicagodancingfestival.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Multitalented man

Catch up with writer/comedian/actor Ritch Shydner ("Married ... with Children," "Roseanne") when he performs this weekend at the Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $22 plus a two-menu purchase. (847) 813-0484 or zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Car corral

The 8th Annual Cruisin for the Kids Car Show promises loads of food, beverages, music, family activities and classic cars on display Sunday in downtown Grayslake, between Seymour and Lake streets. No admission charge. (224) 321-4080 or grayslakecarshow.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30

Telling tales

See nationally acclaimed storytellers and puppeteers, along with acoustic musicians from the Midwest, at the Second Annual Fox Tales Storytelling Festival on the outdoor patio at the Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Members of local historical societies and living history re-enactors will also be on hand to share insights into McHenry County's history. Picnic baskets welcome. Program runs rain or shine. Free. (847) 458-6060 or aapld.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30

A fest for Fido

Suburban dog owners can meet up for the Woofstock event on Saturday at the Larry Fink Park, 701 Deer Creek Parkway, Highland Park. Free. (847) 433-6901 or pdhp.org. Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30

Navy concert

Hear the United States Navy Band Cruisers perform a wide range of music, including R&B, pop, classic rock, adult contemporary, jazz and original material, in the auditorium of Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington. Free. navyoutreach.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30

Wanted: talent

See many contestants in this year's Suburban Chicago's Got Talent appear alongside other hopefuls at the Dream Night Talent Search tonight at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $15-$35. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30