The Anime Midwest Convention returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Friday through Sunday, July 1-3.
Daily Herald File Photo, 2014
“Japanimation” jam.
Fans of Japanese anime, comics, video games and more won't want to miss the return of Anime Midwest to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Pre-registration is recommended. Three-day admission: $65-$150. $40-$50 one-day admission. Parking $15. (847) 692-2220, rosemont.com the animemidwest.com. 10 am. Friday, July 1; 10 am. Saturday, July 2; and 10 a.m. Sunday July 3rd
The Anime Midwest Convention returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Friday through Sunday, July 1-3.
Daily Herald File Photo, 2014
Patriotic pottery
The works of ClaySpace Ceramic Arts Center's resident artists are part of the month-long “Star Spangled Summer” group exhibit at 740 Front St., Lisle. Free entrance. (630) 393-2529 or clayspace.net. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. until July 30
Elkhound around
Meet traders and other specialty dog owners at the Northeastern Illinois Norwegian Elkhound Association's Back to Back Regional Specialty Shows this weekend at the DuPage County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Free entrance. (630) 668-6636, dupagecountyfair.org the neinea.com. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday July 2-3
Earth, Wind & Fire share a concert bill with Santana on Saturday at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Tinley Park.
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Funky elements
Kick off when Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire share a concert bill as part of the Miraculous Supernatural Tour at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Tinley Park. $39-$119; VIP premium packages $176-$218. (800) 745-3000 or liveation.com. 7 p.m. Saturday July 2nd
Music booth
The Grant Park Music Festival is sharing plenty of patriotism and cinematic circus with two upcoming concerts. The annual “Salute to Independence Day” is Saturday, while “Cirque Goes to Hollywood” is Wednesday at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Reservations: $26-$130. lawn and back pavilion seating: free. (312) 742-7647 or grantparkmusicfestival.com. Independence Day: 7:30 p.m. Saturday July 2nd. Circus: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6
Blue Öyster Cult share a concert bill with Foghat at Aurora's RiverEdge Park on Saturday, July 2.
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Hard rockers
Tune in when Blue Öyster Cult and Foghat share a concert bill at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $33. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com/ 19:50 Saturday, July 2
Comedian Tommy Davidson performs as part of the “Please Stop! My Ribs Hurt'N Super Summer Comedy Bash” at the Rosemont Theater on Saturday, July 2.
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Have a good laugh
“Please Stop! My Ribs Hurt'N Super Summer Comedy Bash” featuring Tommy Davidson, Fat Joe & The Terror Squad, TI and more brings the laughs to the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $105.25-$128.25. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 20:00 Saturday July 2
Sheryl Crow shares a concert bill with Keb' Mo' and Southern Avenue at Ravinia on Thursday July 7th.
Associated Press, 2018
Blues and more
Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crowe shares a concert bill with Keb' Mo' and Southern Avenue at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $110-$145 booth seating. $49-$54 general lawn seating. $104 – $109 premium lawn seats. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 18:30 Thursday, July 7
