Festivals June 8-14: Chicago Blues Fest, cruise nights, beer fests, art fests & more

35th Annual Chicago Blues Festival: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 8-10, at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Mavis Staples headlines the fest, which includes tributes to Little Walter, Bob Koester and the 65th anniversary of Delmark Records. Free. chicagobluesfestival.us.

Sounds of Summer Friday Family Picnic Concerts: Noon Friday, June 8, at Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Pack a picnic and bring lawn chairs or blankets. Super Stolie will perform. Free. Weather hotline: (847) 705-5123, ext. 431, or www.palatineparks.org/rccms/soundsofsummer.

Arlington Heights Picnic in the Park: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, at North School Park, Eastman and Evergreen streets, Arlington Heights. Bring a picnic or buy dinner from a food truck vendor. Dave Rudolf's children's show is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mike Sigman's Piano Man Productions, featuring the music of Elton John and Billy Joel, performs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. www.ahpd.org.

Downtown Rolling Meadows Block Party: 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, on Kirchoff Road, between Meadow Drive and Oriole Lane, Rolling Meadows. Law enforcement vehicles will be on display, plus food trucks, music by "Billy Elton," vendors, family activities and a car show in the Meadows Christian Fellowship Church parking lot. Free. www.ci.rolling-meadows.il.us.

Hawthorn Woods Car Show Cruise Nights: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Cool cars and family fun. Exotic and classic cars are welcome to park. Free. vhw.org/CarShows.

Meadows' Cruise Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. All types of classic cars, with prizes, food and music. Free. www.meadowsfamily.org.

Ribfest Chicago 2018: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 8, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, at 4000 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Food festival features 25 hours of music and 30 restaurants, many specializing in barbecue. There's also a Kids Square with family activities. $10 suggested donation; $20 per family. ribfest-chicago.com.

Mount Prospect Fridays on the Green: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Centennial Green, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Ken Dix & the Friday Night Lawn Jockeys will perform. Bring chairs and blankets. Free; free parking in the Emerson Street Garage at Village Hall. experiencemountprospect.org.

Vintage Rides Car Show: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 31 on Hale Street between Liberty and Willow, Wheaton. The 21st annual show features classic cars, motorcycles and trucks of every make, model and year, from Model T's to Teslas. A DJ will play music; the style for June 8 will be country. Free. downtownwheaton.com.

Hawthorn Woods Summer Concerts: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays, June 8 to Aug. 24, at Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Latest Rumor will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Beer Tasting at Twin Lakes: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Twin Lakes Tent, 1200 E. Lake Drive, Palatine. Sample beers from a variety of vendors and an assortment of snacks. $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $5 food only. saltcreek.multisportsystems.com.

Dundee Township Park District Concert in the Park: 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Grafelman Park, 4th and Main streets, West Dundee. SODA will perform. Free. dtpd.org.

Island Lake Concert in the Park: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Veterans Park, 332 W. State Road, Island Lake. The DuPage Band will perform. Bring chairs, blankets, beverages and snacks. Free parking at Water Tower Park across the street and traffic control for safe crossing of Route 176. Free. villageofislandlake.com/events/.

Summer Friday Concert Series: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the performance pavilion at Heritage Park, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Hi Infidelity will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. No outside alcohol permitted. Concessions from the grill and beer/wine available for purchase. Free. www.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Movie in the Park: 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Heritage Park, Arlington Drive West and Santa Anita Drive, Hanover Park. "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" will be shown. Activities before the movie on a large outdoor screen. Bring a blanket or chairs. Refreshments for sale. Free. hp60.org/433/Events.

Streamwood Stride: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9, at Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Annual race includes 10K and 5K Run/Walk, Double Derby (in conjunction with the Bartlett Park District) and a 1-Mile Fun Run. Participants can enjoy a pancake breakfast following the event. $7-$35 race entry; $3-$5 for the pancake breakfast. (630) 372-PARK or www.spdcares.com/events/streamwood-stride/.

Civil War Experience-Elgin: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at routes 31 and 20 in Elgin. Join the 9th Virginia Cavalry, Co. B & McGregor's Battery and the city of Elgin for the second annual Civil War re-enactment, featuring battle re-enactments, drills, cavalry competitions, a fashion show, Confederate and Union encampments, medical field operations and ongoing demonstrations. A re-created battle will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. $5 in advance, $7 at the gate. cityofelgin.org/civilwar or 9thvirginiacavalry.com/elginscivilwarexperience.html.

34th annual Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, on Printers Row, 714 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Festival with more than 200 booksellers, plus author panels and discussions. $50 festival pass. printersrowlitfest.org.

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, at Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. 45th annual arts festival features 130 artists. Free. www.hinsdalechamber.com.

Promenade of Art: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, at 121 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. More than 110 juried artists from across the country showcase and sell original work including paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture. Art demonstrations. Free. amdurproductions.com.

Hobo Night: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Experience the old-fashioned lifestyle, reliant on the rails. Visit the hobo camp and enjoy treats and stories. $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 65 and older, $2 for kids 3-11 and free for kids 2 and younger. All-day passes $8. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org.

Nickelodeon Slimefest: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Meet Nickelodeon stars for photos and autographs and try interactive slime activities. $49.50-$150. nickslimefest.com.

Summer at the Shell Concert and Fireworks: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at The Shell in Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Ribbon-cutting at noon, grand opening of Toucan's Hideaway and Splash Pad at 1 p.m. Girl and the Gang perform at 5 p.m. Cruise Night, petting zoo, face painting, caricature artist and food truck from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Leman Middle School mariachi band performs at 6 p.m., followed by Trio Ellas at 7. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. we-goparks.org.

Lombard Ale Fest: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. More than 80 seasonal craft beers from around the country, plus food trucks. Early entry at noon. Online tickets: early entry $59 or $20 for designated drivers, $49 or $15 for designated driver for general entry; additional $5 at the gate. lombardalefest.com.

Mundelein Craft Beer Festival: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Village of Mundelein, 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. The seventh annual fest features more than 40 craft beer vendors. Music, food and more. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. mundeleincraftbeer.eventbrite.com.

Tri-City Craft Brew Festival: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Lincoln Park, off Fourth and Main streets, St. Charles. Second annual festival features more than 80 craft beers and ciders, as well as food trucks, music and vendor booths. Fundraising event for St. Charles Breakfast Rotary Club to support local community service organizations. VIP for $65, includes admission at noon, exclusive beer pours and food from Blue Goose from noon to 1 p.m., commemorative pint glass and more. $45, $18 for designated driver; online fees apply. facebook.com/TriCityBrewFest/.

Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 29 at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, 13 E. Northwest Hwy., Mount Prospect. Enjoy classic cars, entertainment and mingle with the community. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Lions Club. Free. www.facebook.com/BMBCruiseNights.

Hampshire Summer on State: 3:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 9, on State Street, between Jackson and Washington streets, Hampshire. New event features business/organization-sponsored carnival activities, interactive DJ, food trucks, farmers and outdoor market sneak peek, cookie-baking contest, basketball shooting contest and more. Free. hampshirechamber.org.

German Beer Garden at Heritage Farm: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley Nature Center, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. Enjoy German music, local craft beer, pretzels and refreshments. Admission includes one pretzel and a souvenir glass. Beer and soda will be available for purchase. The event runs rain or shine. $5 admission; free for kids 3 and younger. (847) 985-2100 or parkfun.com.

Saturday Cruise Nights: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 29 at 7600 Barrington Road at Tower Drive, Hanover Park. Classic cars, music and more. Free. hpil.org.

Blues & Roots on Water Street festival: 6 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia. A two-stage, five-act limited ticket festival, featuring Roots, Americana and Blues music. See website for schedule. Food provided by Batavia's River Edge Bar & Grill. Advance tickets, which cost $25, are limited to 300; available at Eventbrite.com or Kiss The Sky, 180 First St. in Batavia, or Water Street Studios. Tickets cost $35 at the door. foxvalleymusicfoundation.com.

Lake Villa Celebration of Summer: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Lehmann Park, 89 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Concert and fireworks at dusk. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free. www.lake-villa.org.

2018 Italian Feast: Saturday, and Sunday, June 9-10, on the Maryville Grounds, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines, enter from Central Road. 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Vespers at the Marian Chapel, followed by DJ Alex. 12:30 p.m. Sunday: Italian Mass followed by a procession accompanied by the Sicilian Band, a traditional horse parade, live music, DJ Alex, family entertainment, food, beverages and a fireworks finale. Free admission; food available for purchase. (847) 577-8230 or www.chicagociminna.org.

Just for Kids Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 10, at Blackwell Forest Preserve, on Butterfield Road, quarter-mile east of Winfield Road, Warrenville. Bring the family to this friendly fishing competition for kids 15 and younger. Free. Register at the event, at (630) 933-7248 or www.dupageforest.org.

Randall Oaks 5K & Kids Fun Runs: 8 a.m. Sunday, June 10, at Randall Oaks Recreation Center campus, 500 Randall Road, West Dundee. Run along paved, limestone and grassy paths, which accommodate running, walking and strollers. Awards for overall men's and women's winners as well as the top three finishers in each age division. Race-day registration from 7 to 7:45 a.m. 5K is $35 on race day. Kids 1-mile and half-mile is $15 or $20. www.dtpd.org.

Vintage Baseball: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. America's pastime as it was played in the mid-1800s as the Aurora Town Club takes on the Somonauk Blue Stockings. Free with admission to Blackberry Farm. www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Eldridge Adventure Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 10; use the front or back lot at the Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst. A day of outdoor fun and nature discovery. Come face-to-face with exotic animals, explore the park on a bug hunt or cast a line during the fishing derby. Carnival games, face painting and food trucks. Free. www.epd.org.

Kane County Railroadiana: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. 42nd annual railroad collectibles and model train show and sale. $6, with St. Charles admission tax; free for kids younger than 12. kanecountyrrshow.com.

Lisle Woman's Club Garden Gait: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10. Start at the Depot Museum at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Visit homeowners' gardens, enjoy refreshments and a craft fair. Tickets available at Lisle businesses: $15 in advance, $20 the day of the event. lislewomansclub.org.

Greater Chicago Jewish Festival: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the Cook County Forest Preserve, Oakton Street west of Lehigh, Morton Grove. Juried art fair featuring more than 100 artists, kosher food fair, a kosher barbecue competition, children's activities and four stages of entertainment, including shows by Corky Siegel and Howard Levy and improv with a Jewish twist from ComedySportz. $5 donation. jewishfestival.org.

Elk Grove Village Art in the Park: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Village Green, Biesterfield and Wellington roads, Elk Grove Village. The park district's seventh annual Art in the Park event features artwork, talented performers and creative activities. Free. elkgroveparks.org.

Hometown Picnic: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Picnic with old-fashioned baseball game, Chicago Salmon vs. the Lemont Quarrymen, at 1 p.m., plus contests and Touch-A-Truck. Free with museum admission; $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 children. www.napersettlement.org.

1860s Baseball Game: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Prairie Grove park, off Barreville and Ames roads, Prairie Grove. Civil War-era baseball game pits the McHenry County Independants against the Grayslake Athletics. Elmhurst History Museum Director Dave Oberg will umpire and emcee, explaining the rules and teaching the audience to cheer and jeer in 19th-century fashion. Free. gothistory.org.

<h3 class="leadin">Cantigny Park Outdoor Concert Series: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. June's Got Cash will perform. Free; $10 parking. cantigny.org.

Batavia Ice Cream Social: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Ice cream sundaes and food vendors, old-fashioned games, patriotic march, raffles, musical performances by the Batavia Community Band and Batavia musical groups, and winners of Paint the Town Red, White & Blue contest will be named. New this year, a Tributes and Wishes Ceremony, launching 102 floating luminarias on the Depot Pond to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of Flag Day. Purchase a floating lantern for $5, customize it and set it out onto the pond as the sun sets. Lanterns can be purchased in advance online and picked up at the event. Any remaining lanterns will be available for purchase on the day of the event. Proceeds go toward Batavia's 4th of July Sky Concert. Free. Sundaes are $3.50. bataviaflagday.com.

<h3 class="leadin">Mundelein Summer Concert Series: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Kracklauer Park, 116 N. Lake St. Free. Gizzae Reggae Band will perform. (847) 949-3200.

Sounds of Summer Concerts: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the Performance Pavilion at Heritage Park, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Mariachi Monumental de Mexico will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. No outside alcohol permitted. Concessions from the grill and beer/wine available for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Teen Battle of the Bands: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 11, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Teen bands compete for the chance to perform at the Illinois State Fair. Free. www.palatineparks.org/rccms/teenbattleofthebands.

Northwest Concert Band: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 11, at St. Colette Church, 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. Northwest Concert Band performs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Free. northwestconcertband.org.

Antioch Wings Etc. Cruise-In Car Show: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Orchard Street Plaza, Antioch. Food and cold beer. Free nightly drawings at 7 p.m. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Free. www.antioch.il.gov/event/wings-etc-cruise-in-car-show/.

<h3 class="leadin">Algonquin Commons Cruise Nights: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Algonquin Commons, off Randall Road, Algonquin. All makes of classic cars, hot rods and custom cycles; entertainment by Cruisin' Music Radio DJ Rudy the K 101.5 FM. Free. www.hemmings.com.

Broken Oar's Car & Bike Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Bring your custom and classic cars, trucks and bikes. All make and models welcome. 5 p.m. registration; 8 p.m. judging. www.facebook.com/events/2154061948067986.

Bloomingdale Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Old Town Park, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. Rosie and the Rivets will perform rockabilly and surf music. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy music and dancing. Preconcert activities of free crafts and games for ages 5-12 start at 6:30 p.m. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake. Pop cover band Final Say will perform. In the event of inclement weather, it will be moved to Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St. Free. crystallakeparks.org.

<h3 class="leadin">Downers Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, on Grove Street in Downers Grove. The Suburban Cowboys will perform country music. Food, wine and beer available for purchase starting at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blankets, food and nonalcoholic beverages. Free. www.dgparks.org.

Independence Grove Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Millennia Plaza at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road, near Libertyville. Rockin' Fenderskirts will perform. Seating is on the grassy lawn amphitheater. $6 per car parking after 5 p.m. on event nights. To learn if parking is full or if a concert has been canceled, call (847) 968-3497. lcfpd.org/ig/concerts.

Cary Cruise Nights: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at West Main Street and Jandus Road, off Route 14, Cary. Chevy Night. Free. (847) 639-2800 or carygrovechamber.com.

Rotary Fest: 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 13-14; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 15; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 16; and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at Rotary Green, 150 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. The annual RotaryFest including carnival rides, live bands, beer, raffles, special needs day and fireworks. A car show is at 6 p.m. Friday at Elk Grove High School. No dogs allowed. Free. elkgroverotaryfest.com.

Itasca Family Concert Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Usher Park, Irving Park Road and Walnut Street, Itasca. Throwback Jukebox will perform classic rock. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks. Concert will be canceled in inclement weather. itascaparkdistrict.com.

River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Red Woody performs. Presented by the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Rotary Club. Free. bataviaparks.org.

Summer Concerts in the Park: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Pirates Over 40 will perform. Sponsored by the Fox Valley Park District. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Lake Villa Music in the Parks: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Parkman Pavillion, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Final Say will perform. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and coolers. Free. www.lake-villa.org.

Capannari Ice Cream's Movies Under the Stars: Dusk Wednesday, June 13, at Centennial Green Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. "Moana" will be shown. Bring blankets and snacks. Free parking in Emerson Street Garage at Village Hall and throughout town. Free. capannaris.com/events.

History Alive!: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier from World War I. Interact with artifacts, crafts and games from the time period. Free with $5 paid parking. www.fdmuseum.org.

Flag Day: 4:45 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Veterans Park, 1300 N. Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department's Honor Guard will be presenting the colors. Guest speaker will be Officer Matthew Mills. There will be free hot dogs beginning at 4:45 p.m. Free. bgparks.org/event/summer/flag-day.aspx.

Cruisin' Nights & Street Fair: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 14, on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. Classic cars, live music, theme nights, food vendors and more along three blocks. Free. westmontevents.com/streetfair.

Addison Rock 'N Wheels: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Village Green, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Bike and Car Cruise Night, kids' rides and food from Addison restaurants. Cruise Night closes at 7:30 p.m. or when the street is full. Historical museum open house and craft show from 6 to 8 p.m. Free. www.ithappensinaddison.com.

Barrington Cruise Night: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at 208 S. Cook St., Barrington. Classic cars, food trucks and more. The Barrington Bank & Trust Family Zone includes kids' games, face-painting, performances and more. www.barrington-il.gov.

Libertyville Days Festival: 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 14; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 15; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 16; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Carnival rides, parade, music, arts and crafts and a wide selection of food, including a beer garden. Benefits the Libertyville Civic Center Foundation. Free admission; carnival tickets available on site. libertyvilledays.org/libertyville-days.

PrairieFest: 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 14; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 15-16; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at 91 Plank Road, south of Oswego High School, Oswego. Four-day community celebration includes concerts, carnival, vendor expo and a parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking. www.prairiefest.com.

Lake Forest Concerts in the Square: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Market Square, 256 Market Square, Lake Forest. Spoken Four will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food for sale. Free. cityoflakeforest.com/events.

Sounds of Summer Towne Square Spotlight Series: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Rock, Paper, Scissors will perform. Pack a picnic and bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Weather hotline: (847) 705-5123, ext. 431. www.palatineparks.org/rccms/soundsofsummer.

Cary Summer Concert Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Lions Park band shell, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Whiskeyfist will perform. Free. www.carypark.com.

Hoffman Estates Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Village Green Amphitheater, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Classical Blast will perform. Free. www.hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

<h3 class="leadin">Rockin' In The Park 2018: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Rush Tribute Project will perform. A musical fireworks display follows the show. Food and beverage tents on the park's lawn. www.ParkwayBankPark.com

St. Charles Park District Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Lincoln Park, Main and Fifth streets, St. Charles. The Millennials will perform. In the event of rain, the concert will be canceled. Free. www.stcparks.org.

<h3 class="leadin">Wauconda Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Class of 68 will perform. Free. waucondaparks.org.

Wheaton Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. Flag Day Salute. Free. www.wheatonmunicipalband.org.