Plan ahead: Josh Groban comes to Ravinia, rockers play 'Kings of Chaos' concert at RiverEdge
Crooner extraordinaire
Pavilion tickets are already sold out, so get your lawn tickets now for Josh Groban and his "Bridges Tour" on Friday, June 7, at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $105-$115 pavilion seating (sold out); $43-$48 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8 p.m. Friday, June 7
Rock royalty
"Kings of Chaos" features Lou Gramm, Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach, Warren DeMartini and more rockers all on the same concert bill. It's on Saturday, June 22, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $30 general admission; $35-$55 reserved. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 22
Canine tales
Get the lowdown on celebrities' dogs from an actor/comedian dog walker in "The Dog and the Funny Show with Doug Bass." The comedy show is also a fundraiser for Animal Shelter on Tuesday, July 2, at Zanies at Parkway Bank Park, Rosemont. $25 plus a two-item purchase. (312) 337-4027 or rosemont.zanies.com. 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2