It’s a holiday weekend, people!
And there’s plenty to do.
Check out a Labor Day parade and picnic in Oak Forest, Black Sabbath or comedians at the Tinley Park amphitheater, a farmers market in Orland Park or a beer fest in Beverly.
*Farmers Market, Village Center, 14700 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park; 708-403-7275; www.orlandpark.org.
Prepare for your holiday weekend barbecue with a visit to the market held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays to Sept. 16.
*Funny or Die presents Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park; 708-614-1616; www.oddballfest.com or www.livenation.com.
Comedians Sebastian Maniscalco, John Mulaney, Jeff Ross, Tom Segura, Iliza Shlesinger, Donnell Rawlings, Brian Regan, Cameron Esposito and Tony Hinchcliffe will perform at 5 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $25 to $125.
*Beverly Brews Fest, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago; 773-445-3838; www.beverlyartcenter.org.
The third annual event with craft beer, food pairings by local chefs, food trucks and music will be at 7 p.m. Saturday in the courtyard. Tickets are $35 or $50 for VIP.
*I Am An American Day Parade and Old Times Picnic, on Central Avenue between 151st and 156th streets in Oak Forest; 708-687-4050; www.oak-forest.org.
The Oak Forest Veterans Commission’s fifth annual parade at 11 a.m. Sunday will include a contest for the most patriotically decorated bicycles. The picnic from noon to dusk will have games, bean bag tournaments, free kids’ rides and music.
*Black Sabbath and Rival Sons, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park; 708-614-1616; www.livenation.com
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.Black Sabbath’s supposed farewell tour “The End” arrives at 7:30 p.m. Sunday with support from Rival Sons. Tickets start at $20.
Vickie Jurkowski is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.