The Sidetracks 10
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago
1. LAKESIDE FESTIVAL
WHEN: through Sunday
WHERE: Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 400 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
INFO: Music from Eve 6 and Smoking Popes, art shows, Taste by the Lake, carnival rides, fireworks and more. Tickets are $4 adults, $2 seniors, free for children 12 and younger and active military with ID. Call 815-455-8000 or visit www.lakesidelegacy.org.
2. TASTE OF CHICAGO
WHEN: through Sunday
WHERE: Grant Park, Jackson Boulevard and Columbus Drive, Chicago
INFO: Annual food fest continues with performances by Buddy Guy, Mitchel Musso, others. Free admission. Tickets are $8 for a strip of 12. Visit www.tasteofchicago.us.
3. NAPERVILLE RIBFEST
WHEN: through Sunday
WHERE: Knoch Park, 700 S. West St., Naperville
INFO: Annual barbecue competition includes cooking demonstrations, live music, carnival and more. Admission is $10 adults, free for children 11 and younger. Visit www.ribfest.net.
4. MUSIC FEST
WHEN: 2 p.m. today and Saturday
WHERE: Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview
INFO: Two-day event features performances by Starship, Billy Squier, Lita Ford and more. Tickets: $10 a day, $15 both days at 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com.
5. SLEEPY HOLLOW FEST
WHEN: 8:15 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Sabatino Park, Winmoor Drive and Willow Lane, Sleepy Hollow
INFO: Fun run, parade, games, fireworks and more. Rain date July 5. $5 parking for fireworks. Call 847-574-8116 or visit www.shsc-il.org.
6. SUMMERFEST
WHEN: through Sunday
WHERE: Henry W. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee
INFO: Milwaukee’s “Big Gig” rolls on with headlining performances by Kenny Chesney, The Fray and more. Call 312-559-1212 or visit www.ticketmaster.com for amphitheater tickets. General admission is $3-$15 at www.summerfest.com.
7. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Wonder Lake
INFO: Golden Memories parade begins at Christ the King Church at 1:30 p.m., followed by celebration including games, food booths, Wonder Lake Ski Team show and fireworks at dusk. Call 815-728-0682 or visit www.wonderlake.org.
8. JAY-Z
WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago
INFO: Hip-hop superstar comes to Chicago on his summer tour. R&B singer Ciara opens the show. Tickets are $49-$200 at 877-598-8703 or www.livenation.com.
9. FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC
WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Island Lake
INFO: Parade route follows Burnett Road from Darrell Road to River Road. Free picnic follows 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans Acres on Route 176. Free hot dogs and games for children. Visit www.villageofislandlake.com.
10. IL DIVO
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont
INFO: Simon Cowell-produced vocal group performs. Tickets are $55-$150 at 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com.
