Sunday picks: Rise up with O.A.R. at Ravinia
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
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. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 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 at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. No admission charge. (312) 742-1168 or cityofchicago.org. Noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6
'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
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, hip-hop group Atmosphere, electro-funk duo Chromeo, indie rockers Portugal. The Man and electro house legend Steve Aoki. 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. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago.
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. Sunday and Monday, Sept. 6 and 7
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. 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6
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 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6