Doo Wop Project
The five-member Doo Wop Project, featuring current and former stars of the Broadway shows “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The Musical,” performs tunes from the 1950s to today, including songs by Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse, at the Lakeside Pavilion at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Free. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5
‘Inside Out’
See an outdoor screening of the 2015 Disney/Pixar family film “Inside Out” as Lake Zurich hosts its Movies in the Park series in Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. This rated-PG film includes the voice talents of Amy Poehler and Lewis Black. Free. (847) 438-5141 or lakezurich.org. 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5
Strike up the band
The Wheaton Municipal Band performs a tribute to the 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra, along with Bing Crosby tunes and more, in Wheaton College’s Edman Memorial Chapel, at Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Free. wheatonmunicipal band.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug 6
Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan
Sit back and listen to a blend of acoustic swing and gypsy music when the band Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan performs a free concert in Towner Green, on Old McHenry Road, downtown Long Grove. The concert is sponsored by the Long Grove Arts & Music Council. (847) 634-0888 or lgamc.org. 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
Adler After Dark
The Adler Planetarium hosts its Adler After Dark: Family Edition after-hours program where visitors will receive full access to all museum exhibitions and unlimited sky shows (including “Planet Nine”). Highlights include telescope viewing, live entertainment. a kiddie-cocktail bar (and an adult version), hands-on experiments, special character visitors and more. $10-$15. The planetarium is at 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. adlerplanetarium.org. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5
Dog Days
Canines and their human friends are invited to spend quality time together during the eighth annual Dog Days at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Event features entertainment for all ages, a Bark Park dog play area, dog rescue organizations, kids’ crafts, “wiener dog” races, vendor exhibits and sales and more. All dogs must have current vaccination tags. Free with paid $10 parking fee. cantigny.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Corn and crafts
Love sweet corn? Then you’re in luck as it’s the 60th Annual Cornfest and Craft Fair Saturday at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows, Kirchoff and Meadow drives, Rolling Meadows. The meal includes hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon and all-you-can-eat sweet corn. Plus, there’s a craft fair, live music, a bounce house, rescued exotic wildlife animals and a raffle. Adults $13; seniors $10; kids 4-10 $6; free for kids 3 and younger. (847) 255-5510 or communitychurchrm.com. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; craft fair runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
Hometown Picnic
Take part in old-fashioned games and contests at the Hometown Picnic at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Step back in time with an apple pie-baking competition and a vintage baseball game. The Lemont Quarrymen will take on the Springfield Long Nines at 1 p.m. Visitors can bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. All activities, including the game, are free with paid $8-$12 admission. Free for Naperville residents and members. napersettlement.org. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
