"Artrageous!" opens at College of DuPage s Lakeside Pavilion, Guy Torry plays the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg, and Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson & Family headline Windy City Smokeout.
Calling all county fair fans: This week, make plans to attend the annual Lake County, DuPage County and McHenry County Fairs. Plus, check out the Streamwood Summer Celebration, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Algonquin Founders Days, Northbrook Days and the many National Night Out events happening Tuesday, Aug. 2.
Anime Midwest takes over Rosemont s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this weekend; Blue Oyster Cult and Foghat play RiverEdge Park in Aurora; and Sheryl Crowe, Keb Mo and Southern Avenue play the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.