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Best bets: Barbra Streisand sings at Chicago's United Center; Monsta X performs in Rosemont

Posted August 05, 2019 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Barbra Streisand's "One Night Only" concert comes to Chicago's United Center Tuesday, Aug. 6. Associated Press, 2012

Her name is Barbra

Grammy and Academy Award-winning superstar Barbra Streisand performs her concert "One Night Only" at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $99-$975. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6

Evanston tenor Matthew Polenzani performs at the Ravinia Festival on Tuesday, Aug. 6. He then leads a master class on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Courtesy of Fay Fox

Classical recital

Evanston native and operatic tenor Matthew Polenzani is joined by mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano in a concert of songs by Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms and Janácek at the Ravinia Festival's Martin Theatre, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $45-$65 indoor seating; $10 lawn seating. Polenzani also leads a free master class that is open to the public on Wednesday at Ravinia's Bennett Gordon Hall. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. Concert: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6; Master class: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7

South Korean boy band Monsta X performs at the Rosemont Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Associated Press, 2018

K-pop stars

K-pop fans who love the group Monsta X ("Trespass," "Hero") won't want to miss the "We Are Here" tour, which plays the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Sold out, but verified resale tickets available. $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6

Gurnee Days returns to Viking Park Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 8-11. Daily Herald File Photo

Go to Gurnee

Gurnee Days returns with fireworks, a parade, concerts, carnival rides, food booths and more starting Thursday at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Free admission. (847) 623-7788 or gurneedays.com. 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8; 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9; 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10; and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11

Anderson's Bookshop hosts a presentation by author Sandra Brown at North Central College's Meiley-Swallow Hall in Naperville on Thursday, Aug. 8. Courtesy of Andrew Eccles

Detective thriller

Anderson's Bookshops host an appearance by author Sandra Brown, who discusses and signs copies of her mystery thriller "Outfox" at North Central College's Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. $31 single admission; $41 dual admission (includes one copy of the book). (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8

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