Weekend picks: See the Suburban Chicago's Got Talent contest winners

Top talent

Find out which of the top 10 finalists will be the 2016 winners of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent at the Taste of Arlington Heights on Saturday at the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in Arlington Heights. Free. (847) 253-1703 or arlingtonhcc.com or dailyherald.com/entertainment/talent. Taste of Arlington Heights runs from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Dog Days

Canines and their human friends are invited to spend quality time together during the eighth annual Dog Days at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Event features entertainment for all ages, a Bark Park dog play area, dog rescue organizations, kids' crafts, “wiener dog” races, vendor exhibits and sales and more. All dogs must have current vaccination tags. Free with paid $10 parking fee. cantigny.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Corn and crafts

Love sweet corn? Then you're in luck as it's the 60th Annual Cornfest and Craft Fair Saturday at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows, Kirchoff and Meadow drives, Rolling Meadows. The meal includes hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon and all-you-can-eat sweet corn. Plus, there's a craft fair, live music, a bounce house, rescued exotic wildlife animals and a raffle. Adults $13; seniors $10; kids 4-10 $6; free for kids 3 and younger. (847) 255-5510 or communitychurchrm.com. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; craft fair runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday

Hometown Picnic

Take part in old-fashioned games and contests at the Hometown Picnic at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Step back in time with an apple pie-baking competition and a vintage baseball game. The Lemont Quarrymen will take on the Springfield Long Nines at 1 p.m. Visitors can bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. All activities, including the game, are free with paid $8-$12 admission. Free for Naperville residents and members. napersettlement.org. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Locally Grown

Bringing together 20 local bands, 10 solo performers and a roomful of artists, Homegrown Arts & Music Festival is getting bigger than ever. The fourth annual all-day music fest kicks off in its new home at Lisle's BaseCamp Pub & Eatery at 1 p.m. and includes performances from Clear Confusion, Menacerno, North of Eight, the Aaron Williams Band, Jackson Mud and many more. 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at BaseCamp Pub & Eatery, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $15. homegrownartsandmusicfestival.com.

Tap, tap

More than 80 beers from local and national breweries, from Chicago's Revolution Brewing to California's North Coast Brewing Company, will be on tap at the sixth annual Wheaton Brew Fest at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. $45 general admission (includes commemorative glass and 32-taste pass); $75 VIP early admission at noon; $20 designated drivers; $35 VIP designated drivers (admission at noon). 21 and older only. (630) 510-4989 or wheatonbrewfest.com. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

'Avatar' spectacle

Cirque du Soleil finds inspiration from James Cameron's blockbuster “Avatar” for the touring indoor spectacular “Toruk - The First Flight” starting Wednesday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $46-$140. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; and 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7

Rockin' the Cabin

Lake County's hard-rocking Greywall's dark and complex songs heavily channel Tool at its percussion-driven best, never more than on the metal-esque “Wait” and “Babies.” But if you're expecting a singly influenced sound, you'll be surprised when they slow it down for the beautifully melodious and almost ballad-like “Skies.” Greywall pairs with the solid and catchy rock of Werewolves at Hour 30 at KC's Cabin in Spring Grove Saturday. The local lineup also features Lake Zurich's The Z Chord; The Mississippi Stranglers from McHenry and Wauconda; and Kenosha's The First Rule. At KC's Cabin, 309 IL Route 173, Spring Grove. $8. (815) 675-2205 or kcscabin.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Funny stuff

Comedian Tim Walkoe was certified as one of “America's Funniest People” on the former TV show of the same name. See him live doing standup this weekend at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or rosemont.zanies.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Winning comedy

See rising comedian Mal Hall this weekend as he draws from his multiethnic heritage for some of his standup humor at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase; 18 and older show. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7

Contemporary country

Country singer Alan Jackson shares the bill with Lauren Alaina for an outdoor concert Saturday at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $55. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Rock everyday

Those who missed the heyday of the metal band KISS in the late 1970s and early '80s won't want to miss the tribute band Mr. Speed preform at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $25; $10 kids 15 and younger. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Wheaton Municipal Band

The Wheaton Municipal Band performs a tribute to the 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra, along with Bing Crosby tunes and more, in Wheaton College's Edman Memorial Chapel, at Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Free. wheatonmucicipalband.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug 6

Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan

The gypsy-jazz band Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan performs a free concert in Towner Green, on Old McHenry Road, downtown Long Grove. The concert is sponsored by the Long Grove Arts & Music Council. (847) 634-0888 or lgamc.org. 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7

Country icon

Tickets are almost sold out to catch Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Dolly Parton in concert at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $115-$150 pavilion seating; lawn tickets and terrace seating are sold out. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7

Power trio

Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs collaborated on “case/lang/veirs,” a concert featuring 14 songs where lead vocals are shared equally. See these singer-songwriters in person at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $29.50-$60. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7

Upcoming concerts

Summer Stomp Music & Camping Festival: Noon Friday, Aug. 5, to noon Sunday, Aug. 7, at McHenry Extreme Sports and Event Park, 1911 W. Fernview Lane, Holiday Hills. $80 for the weekend; $50 for Saturday only. mackeyshideout.com.

The Falconaires Orchestra at 1940s USO-Style Dance: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Main Hall at Historic Methodist Campground, 1250 Campground Road, Des Plaines. Luis Galvez will perform hits from Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Julio Iglesias and others. The orchestra plays tunes made famous by Benny Goodman, Xavier Cugat, Harry James, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller. Advance tickets are $8; pay $10 at the door. Order tickets Monday through Friday at (847) 207-9438. Visit facebook.com/falconairesorchestra.

Gwen Stefani: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $19.95-$99.95. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Alan Jackson: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Country. $55. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Bryan Ferry, Laura Pergolizzi: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $38-$90. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Kiss Family Night (tribute) with Mr. Speed: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; Kiss tribute band. $25. Kids ages 15 and younger are $10. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Marianas Trench: 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Taste of Lincoln Avenue festival, at Lincoln and Fullerton streets, Chicago. $10 admission at gate. Visit tasteoflincolnchicago.com.

The Kidz Bop Kids: Life of the Party Tour: 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. $35. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

Anderlik, Otto & Church at Capannari's Concert In The Park: 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Capannari Ice Cream, 10. S Pine St., Mount Prospect. Bluegrass, blues, acoustic. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.

Dolly Parton: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $115-$150; lawn seats $38-$43. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Rascal Flatts: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $30.75-$60.50. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Joel Crouse and Levon at “Country in the Park”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. Food and beverage tents will be on the park's great lawn. Fireworks follow concert. Free. rosemont.com.

Josh Groban: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. $37.75-$159.75. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

Barbra Streisand: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $99-$510. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Meghan Trainor: The Untouchable Tour: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $27.95-$57.95. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Libido Funk Circus at Carol Stream Summer Concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue at Lies Road, Carol Stream. Soul, funk and disco. Food and beer concessions begin at 6 p.m. Free. carolstream.org.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.