Best bets: Carly Rae Jepsen, Diana Ross headline Chicago Theatre this week

Posted July 08, 2019 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Carly Rae Jepsen performs at the Chicago Theatre on Tuesday, July 9. Associated Press, 2018

Pop divas

The Chicago Theatre plays host to two major pop music stars this week. Carly Rae Jepsen brings "The Dedicated Tour" on Tuesday ($60.95-$82.50), while Diana Ross brings her "75th Birthday: A Year of Celebration" tour on Wednesday ($80.50-$150.50). Both concerts are at 175 N. State St., Chicago. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. Carly Rae Jepsen at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9; Diana Ross at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10

Courtney Barnett performs at the Petrillo Music Shell on Wednesday, July 10, as part of Taste of Chicago. Associated Press, 2019

Windy City appetite

The Taste of Chicago returns for another summer with Courtney Barnett, Bomba Estereo, De La Soul, The Strumbellas and India.Arie as the headliner music acts at the Petrillo Music Shell starting Wednesday at Grant Park, 235 S. Columbus Drive, Chicago. Free admission, but $25-$50 for reserved and general admission seats to concerts. chicago.gov. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, July 10-12; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14;

Dogs vs. Cats

The Chicago Dogs baseball team presents a special Bark at the Ballpark promotion for a doubleheader against the Gary SouthShore RailCats on Wednesday. Fans are invited to bring their dogs to the game, while hot dogs are sold for $2 as part of the Wiener Wednesday promotion at Impact Field, 9850 Balmoral Ave., Rosemont. $9-$100. (847) 260-2544 or thechicagodogs.com. 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 10

Lady Antebellum - featuring Charles Kelley, left, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood - makes its Ravinia Festival debut in Highland Park on Wednesday, July 10. Associated Press, 2018

Country debut

The Grammy Award-winning country music band Lady Antebellum makes its Ravinia Festival debut on Wednesday at 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $130-$140 pavilion seating; $54-$59 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10

Creepy circus

Leave the little ones at home for the traveling Paranormal Cirque, which tours its spooky approach to circus for 13 performances starting Thursday at Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. $20-$50; $10-$45 kids ages 13-17 (no children under age 13 admitted). (941) 704-8572 or paranormalcirque.com. Thursday, July 11, through Sunday, July 21. Hours are 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday

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