Legend has returned: It’s been three years since Grammy Award-winner John Legend has been on tour and he’ll be live in the north suburbs this weekend. Celebrating the success of his seventh album, Legend brings the sounds of “Bigger Love” to Ravinia Festival. Sept. 5 at Ravinia Festival, Lake Cook and Green Bay Roads, Highland Park; tickets $60+ at 847-266-5100 or www.ravinia.org.
Dancing (and eating) in the streets: State Street is shutting down traffic from Lake to Madison to bring guests a street fair full of family fun and surprises. Guests can find sustenance from the nearly 20 vendors serving up Greek, Polish, and Louisiana-style cuisine plus beer, wine, and cocktails and more. Plus local vendors. “Sundays on State” from 11-8 p.m. Sept. 5 on State Street between Lake and Madison; free, more at loopchicago.com.
The only bad burger is the one you didn’t eat: The Midwest’s favorite patty party is back and serving up burgers and treats from a dozen Chicago eateries. Two stages feature classic rock jams while the Kids Zone offers an action-packed area for the littles to cut loose. For 2021, guests can vote on who has the best burger in Chicago. “Sam Adams Roscoe Village Burger Fest” runs through Sept. 5 at Fellger Park, 2000 W. Belmont Ave; $10 at lakeviewroscoevillage.org.
Jazz in Millennium Park: True, there was no Chicago Jazz festival this summer, so the citywide Chicago in Tune series promises the next best thing. Saturday’s concert is presented with the Jazz Institute of Chicago and features Ari Brown, Marquis Hill and Lizz Wright. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park; free, more at chicago.gov.
I love rock ‘n’ roll: Get ready to sing your heart out to classic rock songs performed by some of the most talented tribute bands in the Chicago area. Concertgoers are treated the music of Jimmy Buffet, Elton John, Crosby, Still, Nash, & Young, Queen, and more throughout the two block festival grounds. More than 30 vendors provide tastes from local restaurants and food trucks along with nearly two dozen varieties of beer and wine. “Rock ‘n Rail” through Sept. 5 in downtown Griffith on Broad Street in northwest Indiana; free. Full event information can be found at griffith.in.gov.
A weekend of music and dance floors: This weekend’s festival provides a bridge within the electronic music scene between modern house music icons and local originators, international techno artists and multigenre performances. This year’s lineup features Eric Prydz, Adam Beyer, Cirez D, Bob Moses, Deborah de Luca, FISHER, Hot Since 82, Luciano, Meduza, and more. ARC Music Festival from 2-10 p.m. Sept. 4-5 in Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St.; tickets $126+ at arcmusicfestival.com.
Cheers to beer: Celebrate craft beer during this 11th annual fest that gathers local restaurants, live music, and regional breweries together. Local music and craft beer legend Robert Rolfe Feddersen hosts this year’s fest, with unlimited samples of over 200 beers from over 50 breweries. Crown Beer Fest from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., Crown Point; tickets $25+ at crownbeerfest.com.
When Irish eyes are smiling: The historic shopping district of Long Grove presents a weekend filled with culture, music, food and drink. Festivities for this year’s fest include Irish dancers, an Irish dog contest, and guests can vote on the best-looking men’s legs in a kilt. Long Grove Irish Days run from 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sept. 4, and 10-7 p.m. Sept. 5, at The Irish Boutique, 224 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove; free, more at longgrove.org.
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