Weekend picks: Award-winning pianist brings ragtime to Barrington

Modern ragtime

MacArthur Grant "Genius" Award-winning pianist and historian Reginald Robinson performs a special concert on Saturday at the Sanfilippo Estate, 789 Plumtree Road, Barrington. $50. (847) 382-5020 or sanfilippofoundation.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 18

Celtic ceilidh

See competitions for bagpipe bands, Celtic dancing, "Heavy Athletics" and more at the 30th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games this weekend at Hamilton Lakes, 1 Pierce Place (I-290 and Thorndale Avenue), Itasca. $20, $15 seniors, $5 kids ages 3 to 12; $5 parking. (708) 426-7149 or scottishfestivalchicago.org. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18

Row a boat

Spots are almost sold out for a special Father's Day Canoe Adventure on Saturday at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. $57 per person. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18

Piece by piece

Brickworld is bringing its premier Lego display and exposition to Chicago for the 10th consecutive year. Bring the family for an afternoon of fun and see spectacular creations all built from Lego bricks by local enthusiasts. Enjoy interactive activities and buy Lego sets and accessories from various vendors this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $12 per day; 3 and under free. (317) 572-5346 or brickworld.com/brickworld-chicago. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19

Furry Friends Fiesta

Humans and their animal pals are invited to an afternoon celebration and animal adoption event at the Furry Friends Fiesta at Springbrook Animal Care Center, 2759 Forgue Drive, Naperville. Highlights include animal agility and trick demonstrations, food, a pet costume contest, vendors, raffles and more. Local rescue organizations will be on hand with animals that are available for adoption. Free. (630) 428-0500 or springbrookanimalcarecenter.com. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18

Libertyville Days

"Pirates of the 'Ville" is the theme for this year's Libertyville Days festival, with events in Cook Park (on Church Street), Sunrise Rotary Park (at Church Street and Milwaukee Avenue), the Libertyville Civic Center parking lot (Church Street) and other locations in downtown Libertyville. Event includes a parade, music, arts and crafts, carnival rides, the Miss Libertyville pageant, food, a beer garden and more. Free. libciviccenter.org. Carnival hours are noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 18, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19. Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. Event hours vary; check website for a full schedule.

Aurora blues

Los Lobos the Tedeschi Trucks Band are on the bill for the 20th anniversary of The Blues on the Fox Festival at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $20 Friday; $40 Saturday. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 3 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18

Wayans world

Catch up with acclaimed actor and comedian Marlon Wayans ("Requiem for a Dream," "Fifty Shades of Black") this weekend when he performs standup at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $35-$45 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, June 18; 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19

Sing with glee

Emmy Award-winner, former "Glee" star and Chicago-area native Jane Lynch teams up with Kate Flannery ("The Office") and "Glee" vocal coordinator Tim Davis for the cabaret revue "See Jane Sing" this weekend at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $50-$150. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18

Spanish passion

The Ensemble Español performs a repertory program of Spanish Dance Theatre in the show "Flamenco Passion" this weekend at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $26-$46. (847) 673-6300 or ensembleespanol.org or northshorecenter.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18; 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19

Keep it positive with Gallery-81

Perseverance and positivity are the name of the game for Downers Grove native Carmen Gabriel and his band Gallery-81. Fresh off a show at the House of Blues, the band has recently seen their single "Freight Trains" roll to No. 8 on Reverb Nation's rock charts in Chicago and explode to No. 1 on the Q108 rock charts with our neighbors to the north in Canada. They're working hard to keep the momentum going with shows around Chicago and the suburbs and an appearance at the Homegrown Music and Arts Festival later this summer. Catch them as they open for classic rock veterans Saints N Sinners at Q Bar Darien, 8109 Cass Ave., Darien. $7. (630) 241-0970 or qbardarien.com. 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18

Hop on

Fathers and grandfathers can ride the trolleys for free (with a paid child's fare) on Father's Day at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Fares for other riders are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors 65 and older; $2 for kids 3 to 11; and free for kids younger than 3. All-day passes cost $8. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 19

Jazz special

Ramsey Lewis, John Pizzarelli, Monty Alexander, Allan Harris and the Joey Alexander Trio are all on the bill for a Father's Day Jazz Special concert on Sunday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $45-$65 pavilion seat; $20 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19

Upcoming concerts

Windy City Lake Shake Country Music Festival: 3:15 p.m. Saturday, June 18; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at First Merit Bank Pavilion, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Three-day country music fest features performances by country artists including Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum, Brooks and Dunn and many others. General admission is $99.50-$299.50. VIP packages cost $599.50. lakeshakefestival.com.

101 WKQX PIQNIQ with The Lumineers, Young the Giant, Garbage and others: Noon Saturday, June 18, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Rock. $20-$75. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Naper Nights Community Concert Series: 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. June 17: The Fortunate Sons, a tribute band to Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Mr. Blotto, a jam band that performs tributes to the Allman Brothers, the Grateful Dead and The Band. one Saturday, June 18: Beggars Banquet (a Rolling Stones tribute band) and American English (Beatles tribute band) perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. No outside food or beverages allowed. Adults $15; kids ages 4-12 are $10. Children under 4 and members are free. napersettlement.org.

Ralph Covert's Acoustic Army: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Acoustic. $10. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Afterlife featuring Kings of Class, Nikho, Luka, Don Parra, Boyce, Dangerwayne, Nick J: 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. House, EDM. Free before midnight. housemusicsavedmylife.com.

The Lumineers, Soak: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Indie folk. $25-$45. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com.

Capannari's Acoustic Tuesday Concert: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.

The Highway Men: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Mian St., St. Charles. Country and more, with salutes to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. $19. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Cash Box Kings: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, in Millennia Plaza amphitheater, Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Band performs Chicago-style blues. Parking is $6 per car after 5 p.m. on concert days for all preserve visitors. (847) 968-3497. Pack a picnic, or purchase food on-site. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. lcfpd.org.

Seth MacFarlane with the Chicago Philharmonic and special guest Katharine McPhee: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $80-$100. Lawn $38-$43. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Lance Lipinsky & the Lovers at Carol Stream Summer Concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, Carol Stream Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, Vintage rock, big band, Motown and more. Food and beer concessions begin at 6 p.m. Free. (630) 665-7050 or carolstream.org.

Live the Who (tribute band) at "Rockin' in the Park": 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Rock; musical tribute to The Who. Food and beverage tents will be on the park's great lawn. Musical fireworks display after every show. Free. rosemont.com.

Kathleen Dooley: 9 p.m. Thursday, June 23, Brody's Irish Pub, 1941 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Concert and CD release party. Dooley performs songs from her new CD "Lost in My Skyfront." No cover charge. (630) 892-2763 or brodysirishpub.com.

Lisle Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, Lisle Community Park, 1800 Short St., Lisle. Group performs concert with patriotic theme. In the event of extreme weather, concert will move to the Lisle Senior High School auditorium, 1800 Short St., Lisle. Refreshments will be sold and a raffle held. Bring chairs and blankets for seating. Free. (630) 853-6196 or lislecommunityband.org.

Lisa Rock with "Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters": 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Pop, rock. $25. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. For information, visit geneseetheatre.com.

Patti LaBelle with The Commodores: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $70-$85. Lawn $38-$43. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

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