Weekend picks: Vince Neil rocks the house at Arcada Theatre

Mötley Crüe vocals

Vince Neil, the celebrated vocalist of the metal band Mötley Crüe, rocks out in concert on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14

Choo! choo!

Families who are fans of the "Thomas & Friends" TV series won't want to miss the "Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour 2018" this weekend and next at the Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. $21 (plus taxes and fees). (815) 923-4391 ext. 452 or irm.org. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 14-15 and 21-22

Gardens and music

Cantigny Park in Wheaton officially reopens its many Display Gardens (closed since fall of 2017) on Saturday with a ceremony and ribbon cutting. Then stick around later that evening for a performance by the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra performing American classical music by the likes of Copland and John Williams. It's all at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Garden visit: free admission, but parking is $5-$10; concert admission: $35 (includes parking). (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. 10 a.m. ribbon cutting; concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14

Windy City Smokeout

Country is king, but barbecue is close behind at the Windy City Smokeout, a three-day celebration of tangy country music, quenching craft beer and smoky delicacies. The fest features a stacked lineup of hot and rising country stars, including Brett Eldredge, Brett Young, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, The Turnpike Troubadours, Cale Dodds, Renee Blair, Reece Phillips and many more. Noon Saturday, July 14; and noon Sunday, July 15, at 560 W. Grand Ave., Chicago. General admission tickets are $45 for Friday, $55 for Saturday, $50 for Sunday and $130 for the three-day pass; VIP packages range from $200-$700. windycitysmokeout.com.

TV phenomena

The Supernatural Official Convention is exclusively dedicated to The CW's long-running sci-fi/fantasy TV series. See the show's stars and meet up with other die-hard fans this weekend at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. Weekend packages: $275-$359; single-day admission: $70-$160. (847) 696-1234 or creationent.com/cal/supernatural.htm. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15

Guffaws by Gary

Actor and comedian Gary Owen ("Ride Along," "Think Like a Man") returns for a series of standup shows this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $44-$54 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, July 14; 7 p.m. Sunday, July 15

Pop journey

"The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore" is a big summer music tour that also includes Wes Period on the bill. Rock along with these chart-topping stars on Saturday at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $23.50-$137. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14

Parker steps up to the scene

When Chicago's Parker dropped the Adam Krier-produced single "Never Growing Old" early last month, it was a strong introduction that only hinted at what the rock band had in store for the upcoming EP. Released last week, the "Never Growing Old EP" comprises four songs of good, solid Chicago-style rock 'n' roll capped with a stirring, introspectively crafted hidden track. See Parker live when they play Chicago's Bottom Lounge with Eddy and the Arsons, The Dead Seahorses, The Dead On and Comatoast. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. $8. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.

Folk fun

Corky Siegel, Spook Handy, Garnet Rogers and more are featured in the 33rd Annual Woodstock Folk Festival on Sunday. Concerts are outdoors in Woodstock's historic square, though the rain location is Unity Spiritual Center, 225 W. Calhoun St., Woodstock. $20; $30 family admission; $15 seniors and teenagers. woodstockfolkfestival.org. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 15

Anonapalooza fest

Join the Anonapalooza Sober Festival in Geneva's Good Templar Park for an afternoon of music and fellowship aimed at supporting the efforts of folks recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. The family-friendly fest, now in its 10th year, features "From Dope to Hope" author Tim Ryan, food from area vendors and musical performances from artists (many from the Chicago area) including Phil Circle, Matt Butler, Jam Alker, Smoke Filled Room, GutterFlower, The Loose Cannons and the Gary Steczo Project. The fest is free, but donations are welcome and will benefit Aurora's Hope Outreach Foundation and Naperville's A Man in Recovery Foundation. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Good Templar Park, 528 Eastside Drive, Geneva. Free, but donations are welcome. anonapalooza.org.

Broadway royalty

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs "Sunday in the Park with Audra McDonald" as part of a Gala Evening benefiting the charity Reach*Teach*Play. See the six-time Tony Award winner perform today at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$135 pavilion seating; $10 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 5 p.m. Sunday, July 15

Concert highlights

Summer Breeze Concert Series - Soul 2 the Bone: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Free. (847) 490-7020.

The Matches Celebrate 10 Years of "A Band In Hope": 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $22-$25. metrochicago.com.

Def Leppard & Journey Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago. Tickets start at $28. ticketmaster.com.

11th Annual Music in the Park: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. Free. (331) 701-7891.

CSO - Beethoven's 9th: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $10-$100. ravinia.org.

Vince Neil: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Margot, Poor Calvin, Brian McGrath & the Black Elms, Genna Simon: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.

Brookfield Zoo's Summer Sundays - Ralph's World Concert: 11 a.m. Sunday, July 15, at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. $15.95-$21.95. (312) 573-5510 or czs.org.

CSO - Sunday in the Park with Audra McDonald: 3 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $10-$135. ravinia.org.

The Millennials: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Free. (847) 949-3226.

Big Band Boom: 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Schaumburg Town Square, 100 Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Free. (847) 923-3120 or SchaumburgLibrary.org.

The Northwest Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 16, at St. Colette Church, 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. Free. (847) 420-0529.

The Sweet Potatoes: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $30-$35. app.arts-people.com.

Panic! at the Disco: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $40. (312) 455-4500 or unitedcenter.com.

Sister Sledge and Village People: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Rotary Green and Village Green, 150 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. Free. elkgrove.org.

Palatine Children's Chorus: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine. Free. (847) 496-6237 or palatineparks.org.

Adult Battle of the Bands: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Free. (847) 496-6237 or palatineparks.org.

Rosie & The Rivets: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Free. (847) 577-3003, ext. 1, or ahpd.org.

Miles Over Mountains: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $25-$30. app.arts-people.com.

Howie Day: 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $28-$35. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com.

Libertyville Village Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at Cook Memorial Rose Garden, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Free. (847) 362-0562 or libertyvillevillageband.blogspot.com.

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