Festivals Aug. 23-29: Grayslake Color Aloft, Geneva Concours d'Elegance, Buffalo Grove Days & more

This weekend

Taste of Greektown: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, on Halsted Street between Van Buren and Jackson streets, Chicago. The 30th annual fest will offer authentic Greek food from restaurants such as Athena, Spectrum, 9 Muses and more. Music from Trippin' Billies at 8 p.m. Friday and Sixteen Candles at 8 p.m. Saturday. Also features a gyro-eating contest and classic Greek entertainers, Hellenic dance troupes and the Jesse White Tumbling Team. Free admission. greektownchicago.org.

Downtown Palatine Street Fest: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 23; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 24; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at 110 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Features local cuisine, family entertainment and music from Sixteen Candles at 9:30 p.m. Friday, The Cadillac Three at 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Mr. Blotto playing a Woodstock set at 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. www.palatinestreetfest.com.

Downtown Downers Grove Summer Nights Classic Car Show: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Main and Curtiss, Downers Grove. Features cars that are at least 25 years old and entertainment from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Main Street Train Station. Free. downtowndg.org.

Skokie's Backlot Bash: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, on Oakton Street from Lincoln to Laramie avenues, Skokie. Live music from the Smithereens with guest Marshall Crenshaw at 8:30 p.m. Friday, War at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and Tributosaurus becomes The Rolling Stones at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Carnival, Backlot Dash 5K at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, pancake breakfast, classic car show, kids' activities, teen dance, bingo, food and beer, family entertainment and more. Ticket prices vary. backlotbash.com/.

Vintage Rides Car Show: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, on Front Street between Hale Street and Cross in Wheaton. 22nd annual show featuring classic cars, motorcycles and trucks. A DJ will be spinning tunes. Free. downtownwheaton.com.

Carol Stream Park District Movie in the Park: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at McCaslin Park, 27W650 North Ave., West Chicago. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by "Little Giants" at dusk. Concessions will be available. $4 by Thursday, Aug. 22; day-of-event fee is $5. Register at www.csparks.org.

Hawthorn Woods Concert in the Park: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Comstock will perform. Free. www.vhw.org.

Journey on the Underground Railroad: 6:30 and 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, at Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 S. York Road, Oak Brook. Experience what it was like to be a passenger on the Underground Railroad. This theatrical experience begins with a skit in which passengers will meet Harriet Tubman. $15; $10 for kids. Call (630) 655-2090 for reservations. www.grauemill.org.

Woodstock Jazz Festival: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, at Stage Left Cafe, 125 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, on the Historic Woodstock Square. Friday features the Johnny Weber Trio, Tito Carillo & Nia Quintet. Saturday features the Rick Embach Trio at 9 a.m., Matthew Muneses Quintet at 10:15 a.m. and the Outcast Jazz Band at 11:30 a.m. Saturday evening features Chromatic Experiment, John Wojciechowski and the Paul Abella Trio. Evening concerts are $10 general admission, $20 reserved seating. www.jazzonthesquare.com.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, in municipal parking lot 3 at Main and Liberty in Wheaton. Family-friendly event features fresh produce, meats and flowers, live music, foodie treats and gifts, crafts and freshly prepared delicacies from local vendors. Free admission. wheatonchamber.com/events.

Healthy West Chicago Fun Run: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. 5K Fun Run and 100-meter kiddie dash. All registered runners get a T-shirt. $10-$25 registration until Aug. 23. Race-day registration will be available starting at 7 a.m. Saturday. Sign up at raceroster.com/.

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, off I-94, at 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. Step back in time to the 16th century for period food, music, dancing, rides, marketplace of wares, shows and more. Single-day tickets are $11.50-$29.95 at the gate; free for kids 4 and younger. (847) 395-7773 or renfair.com/bristol/.

City Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Music, food trucks, fresh produce, handmade jewelry, crafts, clothing, art, health, beauty and pet products, raffles and kids' activities. Free. cityrm.org.

Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Glen Ellyn Lions host the 50th annual juried fine art show featuring 70 artists, food, beer and wine garden and music in the beer garden on the boathouse patio. Free. www.facebook.com/GlenEllynFestivaloftheArts.

An Old Fashioned Prairie Fest: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Franzosenbusch Prairie House, 11225 Constitution Drive, Westchester. Explore a historic prairie house and enjoy a guided prairie hike, visits with live raptors, crafts and art for sale, historic re-enactors, genealogy advice, quilt displays, music, food and more. Free. savetheprairiesociety.org.

Port Clinton Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, at Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park. More than 260 celebrated artists showcase their work. Free. www.amdurproductions.com.

Elgin Hay Day: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Shamrock Park, 586 Waterford Road, Elgin. Hayrides, a petting zoo, crafts, potato sack races, a hay maze, food and music. Free. www.cityofelgin.org.

Heirloom Fest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Fresh produce, hands-on games and activities, chef demonstrations and more. Free; parking fees apply. www.chicagobotanic.org.

Family Fest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Thorndale Park, 22W130 Thorndale Ave., Medinah. Features music from Pirates Over 40 at 2 p.m., children's entertainment, food vendors, games, raffles/silent auction, business vendors, inflatables, touch-a-truck, petting zoo, contests and program demonstrations. (630) 893-2560 or medinahparkdistrict.org.

45th Annual Oak Park Ave-Lake Arts & Crafts Show: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Scoville Park, 800 W. Lake St., Oak Park. Artists and crafts artists will show their works, with some working/demonstrating at their booths during the show. Free admission. www.americansocietyofartists.info

Vintage Base Ball at Cantigny: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Cantigny Park parade field, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Cantigny Red Oak Festival tournament featuring six teams competing. Free with paid parking fee. cantigny.org.

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, east commuter parking lot, at the corner of Northwest Highway and Emerson Street, Mount Prospect. View classic cars. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Lions Club. facebook.com/BMBCruiseNights.

Grayslake Color Aloft Balloon Festival: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. See the inflation and competition of hot-air balloons (weather permitting). Balloon launch from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and balloon glow from 8 to 8:30 p.m. Also includes a Civil War-era baseball game at 3 p.m., Slam Funk performing at 5 p.m., carnival games, family activities and more. Visitors are welcome to bring picnics; there will be no food vendors. Free. (847) 223-6888 or www.grayslakechamber.com.

The Great Prison Break-In: 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Old Joliet Prison, 1125 N. Collins St., Joliet. Music, food trucks and beverages in the prison yard of the historic site made famous in "The Blues Brothers" and "Prison Break." Features performances by The Blooze Brothers, M&R Rush, PettyCash and Hot Mess (featuring Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk). Proceeds will benefit the Joliet Area Historical Museum's continued work to stabilize the prison in order to make it accessible for public tours and educational programs. www.jolietprison.org

Lake County Children's Charities Benefit & Car Show: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Car show to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children, Children's Dyslexia Center of Metropolitan Chicago, and Special Bikes 4 Special Kids. Includes live music by EVO Band and Blindspot, food, beer tent and more. Admission is $10; free for kids 15 and younger. lcfair.com.

The Northshore Wine, Beer and Cigar Festival: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, on Church Street, Libertyville. Presented by the Libertyville Sunrise Rotary, the annual fest features more than 100 craft beer and wine selections, cigar sampling and food vendors. General admission: $40 in advance, $50 the day of. VIP package is $160, and includes early admission, $100 beverage credit and $20 raffle ticket. Designated drivers admitted free. northshorewineandbeerfest.com.

Wayne Wine & Horse Fest: 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Dunham Wood Riding Club, 33W333 Army Trail Road, Wayne. Wine tasting, food, live music, horse exhibitions, petting zoo, bouncy house, carriage rides and more. Free admission. facebook.com/thevillageofwayne.

Elmhurst Park Palooza: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Berens Park, 493 Oak Lawn Ave., Elmhurst. Music from 97 Nine from 5 to 7 p.m. and Run Forrest Run from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Kids' activities, face painting, a beer and wine garden, and food trucks. Free. www.epd.org.

Saturday Cruise Nights: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Hanover Park Metra West Commuter Lot. See classic, muscle and newer model cars. With live music. Free. hpil.org.

City of Lights Ukulele Festival: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at various venues in Aurora. On Saturday, enjoy "Uke Night" featuring local musicians and students for an open-mic night at various venues in Aurora. On Sunday, the second annual festival will be at Water Street Mall, 13 Water St., Aurora. Donations welcome. www.cityoflightsukulelefestival.com.

Lombard Cruise Nights: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, along St. Charles Road in Lombard. Features classic and custom cars along with concerts and Kids Corner at Park and St. Charles. Free. villageoflombard.org.

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Frank Winkler & The Symphonic Pops will perform. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic food and beverages. Sponsored by the Schaumburg Park District and the Village of Schaumburg. Free. villageofschaumburg.com or parkfun.com.

Aurora Movies in the Park: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Phillips Park Sledding Hill next to the Phillips Park Aquatic Center, 1150 Howell Place, Aurora. See "Disney's Dumbo." Pre-movie events begin at 7 p.m. with costume contests, sing-a-longs and a dance party. Free. aurora-il.org.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, Northwest Highway and Emerson Street, Mount Prospect. Features fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and more. Free. mplions.org.

Feet Fest Family Adventure Run: 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Towne Square, 50 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Navigate through obstacles over a two-mile course. Registration is $18-$25. www.palatineparks.org/rccms/feetfest3k.

Geneva French Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, in downtown Geneva. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, oils, cheeses, tea, baked goods, pasta, homemade soaps, apparel and art will be for sale. Run by Bensidoun USA. www.geneva.il.us/calendar.aspx.

Geneva Concours d'Elegance: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, along South Third Street, Geneva. This year will feature STuTZ, Allard, Fintailed Automobiles, the 100th anniversary of the Bentley Motor Car Company, as well as a celebration of the Sports Car Club of America's diamond anniversary. Free; donations benefit LivingWell Cancer Resource Center. genevaconcours.net.

Walk in the Park: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The 48th annual fine art show features artwork in oil and watercolor, photography, woodworking, glass, jewelry and fabric art. Also features food and music. Free. arlingtonheightsartguild.com.

Garfield Farm Museum Heirloom Garden Show: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Garden enthusiasts can tour the museum's heirloom gardens and interact with Midwestern growers who are showing off their favorite heirloom flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Member participation by Seed Savers Exchange. $6; $3 for kids younger than 13. (630) 584-8485 or www.garfieldfarm.org.

Taste of Armenia: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at St. James Armenian Church, 816 Clark St., Evanston. A regional event featuring Armenian food, music from local bands, games and activities. stjamesevanston.org/ministries/street-fair

Tylerman Film Festival: Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Cantigny is hosting this new event in locations across the park. Short films will be shown, many with a theme of social change. Adults $15, students $10. Parking is $10. www.tylermanfilms.com/tylerman-film-festival.

Back to School Bash: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at West Lake Forest Train Station, 911 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest. Family fun with children's activities including games, face painting, a balloon artist, music and food for purchase. Learn about the programs that the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department offers. Local businesses also will be there to share information. Free. www.cityoflakeforest.com/parks-and-recreation.

Beach Bash: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Wauconda Park District Beach, 112 Park St., Wauconda. Bring the family to the finale of the beach season. Play wacky games, prizes, raffles, entertainment by a DJ and more. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a 2020 family beach pass. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. $6 for residents, $8 for nonresidents. waucondaparks.org/registration.

Garfield Farm Museum drop-in tours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday, Aug. 25 and 28, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Tour the historic farmstead, including the barnyard and 1846 brick tavern. $3-$4. garfieldfarm.org.

Lincoln Square North Neighbors Block Party: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the corner of Ainslie and Lincoln avenues, Chicago. Bike parade, creation station, button making, a cool down station, a raffle and more. Canned food donations will be collected for The Friendship Center. www.lincolnsquare.org.

Cantigny Park outdoor concert series: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. One of These Nights will perform. Free; parking is $10. cantigny.org.

This week

Broken Oar's Car and Bike Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Bring your custom and classic cars, trucks and bikes; all makes and models. Hosted by Steve Salzman of 95.1 WILL Rock. Free gifts for entries; prizes awarded at season finale show. Free. www.brokenoar.com/events.

Highwood's Evening Market: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Shop for locally made gourmet cheeses, produce, homemade pastas, baked fare, breads, pastries, and an array of Italian, Mexican, French and Irish delicacies. Soul Shin will perform at 6 p.m. Also features dancing, food from local restaurants and food trucks and cocktails. Family- and pet-friendly. (847) 433-2100 or www.celebratehighwood.org/highwood-evening-gourmet-market.

Buffalo Grove Days: Softball game at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28; 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 29-30; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Carnival, food and beer tent, bags tournament Thursday, Buffalo Grove Stampede 5K/10K Sunday, parade at 11 a.m. Sunday, business fair, car show Monday and more. Headliners include Boy Band Night at 9 p.m. Friday; One Night of Queen at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Trippin Billies at 9 p.m. Sunday. "Food and Fun" program for residents with disabilities at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Free. bgdays.com.

Cary Cruise Nights: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14, Cary. Free. carygrovechamber.com.

Chicago Jazz Fest 2019: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31; and 11:15 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., and other venues, Chicago. Jazz musicians perform at various Chicago venues. Free. For a schedule, see www.jazzinchicago.org.

Hospitality Fest 2019: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, 163 E. Walton Place, Chicago. An afternoon showcasing Chicago event venues, group outing ideas, and private dining and event spaces. Up to 50 tables of food and beverage samplings and event ideas. $69. www.eventbrite.com.

WSEC Cruisin' Nights & Street Fair: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, on Cass Avenue, Westmont. Hundreds of cars, vendors and live music in two locations. Free. www.westmont.illinois.gov.

Geneva Classic Car Shows: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Fourth and James streets, behind the Kane County Courthouse, Geneva. See antique, custom-built, muscle and sport cars. Includes food and a DJ with music. Downtown shops, pubs and eateries will stay open late, with several offering entertainment. Free. www.genevachamber.com.

Rock 'n Wheels: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Village Green, east of Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Shade of Blues will perform at 6:30 p.m.; ARRA will perform at 7:30 p.m. Food, bike and car cruise night and craft and vintage fair and open house in conjunction with the Historical Museum. Free kids' rides. Free. ithappensinaddison.com.

FJT Crossroads Blues Festival: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Featuring harmonica player Nuwki Nu & The Nu Blues Band. $20 in advance online; $30 at the door. fjtheatre.com.

Rockin' in the Park 2019 Free Summer Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Boy Band Night will perform. Food and beverage tents on the park's great lawn and a musical fireworks display after the show. Free. www.rosemont.com/thepark/entertainment/rockin-in-the-park-2019.