'Handwritten' heartthrob Tickets are scarce to see Shawn Mendes and his "Illuminate World Tour" with guest Charlie Puth at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $278-$442. $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7 p.m. ...

This weekend McHenry County Fair: 8 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Drive, Woodstock. Music includes opener Georgia Rae Family Band at 6:45 p...

They will rock you Hear rock hits "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Another One Bites the Dust" and more when Queen + Adam Lambert returns on tour this Thursday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $49.50-$280. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com....

Chicago's own Catch up with Chicago native comedian Godfrey ("Upload," "Louie") as he performs a series of standup sets this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 2...

This weekend • Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9, Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Event features police dog demonstrations, a pet blessing, pet vendors, water competitions for dogs, adoptable dogs an...

Heavy Brew Suburban-based Fools' Brew plays the second of two shows in the area this weekend with hard rock and hair metal tribute band Black Diamond at BaseCamp Pub. Get a taste of Fools' Brew with the recent single “The Parade” on Spotify and Soun...

'Come Sail Away' Fans of Dennis DeYoung and the music of Styx won't want to miss a special 40th anniversary live concert of the album "The Grand Illusion" tonight at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcada...

Libertyville goes to the dogs, Lake in the Hills rocks with a ribfest, West Chicago celebrates Railroad Days and Barrington welcomes both beer and wine lovers this week in suburban festivals. This weekend Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer: 10 a...

Cuisine of Chicago Famed chefs and big music acts Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The O'Jays, Alessia Cara and more are all featured at the Taste of Chicago. The food and music fest starts Wednesday in Grant Park near the intersection of Jackso...

This weekend Geneva Swedish Days: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at Third and State streets, Geneva. Music, carnival, Kids' Day, Grand Parade, Sweden Väst, “Geneva's Got Talent” music competi...