Looking for something to do? Here are some things going on the week of July 29-Aug. 4 in the Chicago suburbs and northwest Indiana. Events are current as of press time; please check websites for updated information and COVID-19 restrictions.
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The Chicago Southland International Film Festival Summer Showcase will be held at 4:30 p.m. July 29 at Governors State University in University Park. Tickets are free. At 1 University Pkwy. Call 708-534-4393 or go to govst.edu.
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The annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil will be held July 29-31 at Volunteer Park. Fireworks will be held Saturday night during a weekend that includes food, bands, a car show and a carnival. Admission is free. At 31 S. Main St. Go to sugargrovecornboil.org/.
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“American Idol” star Daughtry will perform at 6 p.m. July 29 at Hard Rock Live at the Hard Rock Casine Northern Indiana in Gary. Admission is $62-$75. At 5400 W. 29th Ave. Call 219-228-2363 or go to hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/.
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Canterbury Summer Theatre ends its season with “Sylvia,” to be performed Aug. 4-6 in Michigan City. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4-5 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Tickets are $10-$20. At 807 Franklin St. Call 219-874-4269 or go to canterburytheatre.org/.
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Rock legend Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. Tickets are $55-$95. At 203 N. Genesee St. Call 847-263-6300 or go to geneseetheatre.com.
Email any events in the Chicago suburbs for consideration at least two weeks in advance to [email protected].