Weekend picks: Lucky Boys, Daughtry play Last Fling
Last Fling
To call the annual Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling a bonanza might be an understatement. The four-day fest includes music by national acts like Lita Ford, Daughtry, Lucky Boys Confusion and Chevelle, new attractions in the Family Fun Land such as an interactive Army Fun Zone, a day of free country entertainment Sunday at the stage on Jackson Avenue and a new 5K race Monday morning after the Fling Mile at 8:45 a.m. Not to mention the carnival rides, bed races, dunk tank, baby races, rib cook-off, business expo, Labor Day parade and food. Free; tickets for the main stage acts cost $10-$30. lastfling.org. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7
Improvised music
Dee Dee Bridgewater, The Fred Hersch Trio, and Butler, Bernstein & The Hot 9 are just a few of the headliners for the 37th annual Chicago Jazz Festival starting Thursday at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, then continuing at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. No admission charge. (312) 742-1168 or cityofchicago.org. Noon to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Chicago Cultural Center; noon to 9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6, in Millennium Park
Funk master
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/actor Lenny Kravitz performs in concert with opening act Andra Day on Thursday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $80-$95 pavilion seating; $38 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3
That's the ticket!
Jon Lovitz (“Saturday Night Live,” “The Critic”) makes a return engagement performing standup comedy starting Thursday at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 240-2003 or improv.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3; 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6
Silver fusion
The fusion rock band Rusted Root celebrates its 25th anniversary with the recent release of the album “The Movement” and a tour. Catch them in concert with opening band Ten Foot Tail on Thursday, Sept. 3, at HOME: House of Music and Entertainment, 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. $20 standing room. $750 VIP booth (includes 10 tickets and food and beverages). (847) 577-4663 or homebar chicago.com. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3
Head North
North Coast is finding its groove as a mashup of genres, all specializing in getting you on your feet. The not-to-miss headliners are neo-soul innovators D'Angelo and the Vanguard, electronic and house artists The Chemical Brothers and the hard-rocking Widespread Panic. Don't forget to throw hip-hop group Atmosphere, electro-funk duo Chromeo, indie rockers Portugal. The Man and electro house legend Steve Aoki into the mix. And don't forget all the local talent North Coast has in store. Three-day passes are sold out, but single-day tickets start at $69 plus fees. northcoastfestival.com. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago.
Stay the night
Former Chicago band frontman Peter Cetera performs in concert on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $65. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4
Lush life
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra plays its part with the citywide Billy Strayhorn Festival honoring the late songwriter associated with Duke Ellington with a free concert at the Chicago Jazz Festival on Friday at Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. No admission charge. (312) 742-1168 or cityofchicago.org. 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4
Get squozen
If you're in need of a little funk to get that body moving, check out The Main Squeeze at the Bottom Lounge Friday. The unique blend of herbs and spices they bring to the stage — part funk, part blues and a healthy serving of good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll — keeps the energy high and the rhythms thumping. Psychedelic soul rockers Woo Park will be laying down the opening beats, but The Main Squeeze will rage as the main event for this official North Coast Music Fest 17-and-older after party. 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. $17; (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.
Autos on parade
Classic car buffs won't want to miss the 14th Annual Ford, Mustang, Shelby, Cobra and T-Bird Show at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 N. Volo Village Road, Volo. A cookout, music, ice cream and more are also on tap. Trophies and other awards will be given for various car categories. $8.94-$14.95 at the gate. Admission includes entry to the museum. (815) 385-3644 or volocars.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5
Oktoberfest
Dig in to classic German fare and take a free hayride at the annual Long Grove Oktoberfest, at Robert Parker Coffin and Old McHenry roads in downtown Long Grove. Other highlights include concerts, an antique tractor show and more. Free. (847) 634-0888 or visit longgrove.com. 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7
Everyone's Irish
Join the fun at the Fox Valley Irish Fest at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. The event showcases concerts, Irish food, beer, games, gifts, crafts, a giant kids' play area and more. $5-$10; free for kids 2 and younger. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 3 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5
Woody James
Country artist Woody James, who specializes in the music of legendary country crooner Johnny Cash, performs in the red band shell at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Lawn seating; chairs and blankets welcome. Free with paid $5 parking. cantigny.org. 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5
Dancin' in the streets
Dance to the music of 10 bands performing on four different stages at Wauconda's 16th Annual Street Dance, on Main Street in downtown Wauconda. Don't miss the food and other activities, too. Free; bring school supplies or a nonperishable food item for donation. wauconda chamber.org. 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5
Broadway brothers
Brothers Will and Anthony Nunziata harmonize to sing a concert of Broadway Showstoppers on Saturday at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $35; $40 stage tables. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5
Symphonic start
Conductor Vladimir Kulenovic launches the Lake Forest Symphony season with music of Haydn, Saint-Saëns and Brahms with guest violinist Angelo Yu this weekend at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $35-$59; $30-$59 seniors; $18-$59 students. (847) 543-2300 or lakeforestsymphony.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6
Back in time
Whether your fetish is flannel or cardigans, head to Durty Nellie's to get another taste of the '90s. Chicago-area bands Secondhand Smoke and Funky Monks will pay tribute to the best of Sublime and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Our Name Is Jonas will channel Weezer as they perform their final show (before the lead singer moves off to California). This is a 21-and-older show (but if you're under 21, you most likely don't remember the '90s firsthand anyway). 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8 in advance, $10 at the door; (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
'80s flashback
Dress up in your favorite 1980s fashions and sample the different brews of Rosemont restaurants at the Pour Some '80s on Me Pub Crawl featuring the cover band Jaktripper followed by a fireworks show on Sunday at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. $20 general admission; $38-$58 ticket packs. (847) 349-5008 or rosemont.com/mbfinancialpark or festaparties.com. Noon Sunday, Sept. 6
Rock on
Alternative rock band O.A.R. (Of a Revolution) shares the bill with Allen Stone and Brynn Elliott in concert on Sunday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $65-$75 pavilion seating; $33-$38. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6
Concerts
Toby Keith: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Country. $25.25-$89. livenation.com.
Luke Wade: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago, Soul. $15. (773) 478-4408 or theabbeychicago.com.
Peter Cetera: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Rock, pop. $65. (630) 896.6666 or paramountaurora.com.
The Temptations Review with Dennis Edwards: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $25-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
“Sinatra Centennial” with Ravinia Festival Orchestra and Frank Sinatra Jr.: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $70-$80. Lawn $33-$38. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.
Woody James: 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, in band shell at Cantigny Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Country. Lawn seating; chairs and blankets welcome. Concert is free with paid $5 parking fee. cantingny.org.
Pianists Anna Polonsky and Orion Weiss: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Bennett Gordon Hall, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Classical. $10. No lawn sales. ravinia.org.
Def Leppard: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $25-$125. livenation.com.
The Duke Ellington Orchestra: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Jazz. $35-$45. (630) 896.6666 or paramountaurora.com.
Jackson Browne: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $90-$100. Lawn $38-$43. ravinia.org.
“Faces of the King” starring Elvis Presley tribute artists Shawn Klush and Cody Slaughter: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
The Steepwater Band, Nick Moss Band: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Rock, blues, $10-$15 (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
'90s Night with Secondhand Smoke, Funky Monks and Our Name Is Jonas (Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Weezer tribute bands): 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Durty Nellie's 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Rock. $8-$10. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Joe Moss Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go's with guest Serendipity: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Emmanuel Ax: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Classical. $80-$95. Lawn $20. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.