Plan ahead: Lee DeWyze performs in Evanston; Kesha comes to Ravinia
Local 'Idol'
Mount Prospect native and former "American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze performs in an intimate concert on Saturday, Aug. 24, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20-$75. (847) 492-8860 or evanstonspace.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24
'That's the ticket!'
Longtime fans of "Saturday Night Live" and "The Critic" won't want to miss seeing Jon Lovitz perform a standup comedy set on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24
'Rainbow' singer
Kesha, who makes her Ravinia Festival debut on Sunday, Sept. 8, performs her latest album, "Rainbow," and other hits at 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $75-$85 pavilion seating; $33-$38 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8