From Rosemont's Rockin' in the Park series to cruise nights and concerts through the suburbs, summer is packed with family-friendly musical events
Pack your blankets, lawnchairs and picnic dinners and take a look at upcoming musical performances. Most are free, and concessions will be available at many of them; check the websites for additional details.
Plaza Concert Series: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 25 through Sept. 28, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Live music schedule: May 25: Ryan Herrick Situation; June 1: Black Diamond Sessions; June 8: Physical Graffiti; June 15: The D.B's; June 22: Nic Barnum Band; June 29: Davidson County Band; July 6: Tim Gleason Band: July 13: TBD; July 20: Senn Allen Band; July 27: Replay; Aug. 3: Petty Kings; Aug. 10: Kind Saturday; Aug. 17: Saturday June; Aug. 24: Peach Jam; Aug.
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-9 p.m. Saturdays through September at the Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Route 83 and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Enjoy classic cars, entertainment and more. Weather permitting. mplions.org/cruise-nights. Mackenzie O'Brien plays country music at Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park Tuesday, May 30, and the Lake Villa-Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks concert Wednesday, June 28. - Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, May 30 through Aug. 8, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake.
Westmont Cruisin' Nights: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 1 to Aug. 31, on Cass Avenue in Westmont. Three blocks will be closed off for the classic car show, live music, family activities and more. June 1: Mike Wheeler Blues Band; June 8: The Flat Cats; June 15: Matt Shukin & The Ramblers; June 22: Left of Center; June 29: Double Trouble; July 6: Blues Baby; Taste of Westmont; July 20: The Turntables; July 27: The Fabulous Kings Band; Aug. 3: Claremont Drive Band; Aug.
Mount Prospect's Fridays on the Green: 6-8 p.m. Fridays, June 2 and 16, July 14, and Aug. 4 and Sept. 8, at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Free family-friendly concerts. Pack a picnic and bring chairs and blankets. Schedule includes Jay Goeppner Backdated Band on June 2; Ken Dix and the Friday Night Lawn Jockeys on June 16; Wall of Denial on July 14; Liquid Soul on Aug. 4; and The Dill Spears on Sept. 8. mountprospect.org.
First Friday Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Kraig Kenning performs contemporary folk, acoustic blues, roots rock and American fingerstyle. Free. Register at mccdistrict.org. Itasca Outdoor Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. every other Wednesday, June 7 through Aug. 16, at Usher Park, off South Walnut Street, Itasca. Rosie & The Rivets on June 7; Gen Fuze on June 21; Flat Cats on July 5; Mackenzie O'Brien Band on July 19; Valius on Aug. 9. Whiskey Kitten Band will perform on Aug. 16 at Depot Park, 101 Catalpa Ave. Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.
Bloomingdale Kids Entertainment Series: 6:30 p.m. two Thursdays a month, June 8 through July 20, at Old Town Park, and noon two Fridays a month, June 16 through July 21, at Homola picnic shelter.
Funday Children's Concert Series: 10-11 a.m. Fridays, June 9, July 7 and 21, and Aug. 4, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. June 9: Carole Stephens-Macaroni Soup; June 23: Istvan and Imaginary Band; July 7: Jason K; July 21: Nanny Nikki; and Aug. 4: Wendy and DB. Bring a picnic lunch. Free. heparks.org.
Naperville Concerts in Your Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, June 11 through July 30, except June 18 and July 2, at various parks. June 11: Superchair Band at Queensbury Greens; June 25: Fletcher Rockwell at Winding Creek Park; July 9: Den FuZe at Ashwood Park; July 16: BackForward Band at Wil-O-Way Park; July 23: OMT at Three Meadows Park; and July 30: Scarlett's Fire at Tall Grass Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. napervilleparks.org/concertsinyourpark.
Elgin Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 13 through July 11, except for July 4, in the Wing Park Bandshell, 1000 Wing Park, Elgin. Music from: Hix Bro Ukulele Band on June 13; The StingRays on June 20; Brass From The Past on June 27; and Banda Potrillos on July 11. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and bug spray. Free. cityofelgin.org.
Bensenville Music in the Park: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14 through Aug. 23, at Town Center, off Center Street, Bensenville. Classic car cruise nights start at 6 p.m. Music schedule: June 14: Arra; June 21: Simply Elton -- The Elton John Concert; June 28: 7th heaven; July 12: The Moods; July 19: Heart to Heartbreaker; July 26: American English; Aug. 2: EZFM; Aug. 9: The Blooze Brothers; Aug. 16: Generation; and Aug. 23: Kashmir. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. bensenville.il.us.
Summer in the Shire Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21, at Village Green, 100 Village Green South, Lincolnshire. Concert series, including food and drinks, a balloon artist, face painting and a kids' craft. Bring a lawn chair. lincolnshireil.gov. The Forge's 2023 Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Friday, June 16; 6 p.m. Saturday, July 8; 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19; and 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at The Forge, 1001 Main St., Lemont. Lineup and prices: June 16: The Revivalists, free; July 8: One Of These Nights, $15; Aug. 13: Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth and Leftover Salmon, $40-$80; Aug. 19: Sister Hazel: $35-$80; Sept. 8: Everclear: $35-$250. forgeparks.com.
Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 21 to Aug. 30 , at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Concerts in the arboretum, with music, food and fun. Lineup: June 21: Recaptured; June 28: Tennessee Whiskey Band Chicago; July 12: Pino Farina Band; July 19: Disco Circus; July 26: Hairbanger's Ball; Aug. 3: In The Stix; Aug. 9: 7th heaven; Aug. 16: Fool House -- The Ultimate 90s Dance Party; Aug. 23: LP Vinyl; Aug. 30: Semple Band.
Thirsty Thursdays: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Enjoy craft beer and other beverages and live music. Music includes: Radio Gaga on June 22; LP Vinyl on July 27; and Semple Band on Aug. 24. eastdundee.net. Fridays Rock! and Roll in the Meadows Concert Series: 6-10 p.m. Fridays, June 23, July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8, at Kimball Hill Park, 3266 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. June 23: Industrial Drive, Arra; July 14: Mike & Tracy, Rosie & The Rivets; Aug. 11: One Foot in the Groove, Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press; Sept. 8: Barefoot Hawaiians, South of the Border. cityrm.org.
Huntley Concerts in the Square: 7-8:30 p.m. select Tuesdays, June 27 through Aug. 15, at Huntley Town Square on Coral Street, Huntley. Music from: Pirates Over 40 on June 27; The Blooze Brothers on July 11; Hair Band Nights on July 18; Hillbilly Rockstarz on July 25; Bella Cain at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1; Radio Gaga on Aug. 8; and Generation on Aug. 15. Free. huntley.il.us.
Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series: 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4; 7:30 p.m. July 11, 20, 25 and Aug. 1, at either Rotary Green, 164 Lions Drive, or at Village Green, 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village.
First Friday Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Ironwood duo with Donna Brooks and Nick Horcher performs music across generations and genres. Free. mccdistrict.org. Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturdays, July 8, 15 and 22 and Aug. 12, 19 and 26, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Concerts include: July 8: Shawn Klush & the Fabulous Ambassadors; July 15: Soul 2 The Bone; July 22: The Neverly Brothers; Aug. 12: The Dynamix-Ultimate Classics Cover Band; Aug. 19: Trippin' Billies; Aug. 26: Soul Sacrifice. Bring picnic dinners, lawn chairs and blankets. No pets allowed. Free. prairiecenter.
Wheaton Municipal Band Music From the Heartland: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Mark Heidel, director of bands at the University of Iowa, and Myron Welch, director of bands emeritus at the University of Iowa, join Bruce Moss in an evening of music that captures the spirit of the heartland. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.
Glen Ellyn Jazz in the Park: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. The Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble performs. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Free. gepark.org. Arbor Evenings: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 2-23, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Music schedule: Aug. 2: Kaleidoscope Eyes; Aug. 9: Mackenzie O'Brien; Aug. 16: The PriSSillas; and Aug. 23: Billy Elton. Entry begins at 5:15 p.m. Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. Beverage and food truck options for purchase. $13 for adults, $5 for kids, and free for kids 1 and younger. mortonarb.org.
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