FRIENDLY MUSIC FEST
WHERE: Friendly Music Community, 6733 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, at intersection of Euclid Avenue and Roosevelt Road
WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. May 31; 5 to 11 p.m. June 1
COST AND INFO: $25 single-day pass, or $40 for both; $80 for one-day family pass; shawurl.com/3b7q; tickets at bpt.me/4238546; www.friendlymusic.community
ABOUT: The Friendly Music Community's first annual outdoor fest will star the Yellowhammers, Yarn, Waco Brothers, Bendita, Cannonball, Hayes Carll (shown) and Cathy Richardson. The venue encompasses a bar called the Friendly Tap, where live, local music is offered four to five nights a week; the Friendly Coffee Lounge; and the Friendly School of Folk Music, a nonprofit with local musicians as instructors.
VINTAGE AUTOS ON DISPLAY
WHERE: Historic Stacy's Corners, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1
COST AND INFO: Free to spectators; contact GEHS Executive Director Karen Hall at 630-469-1867 or director@gehs.org; www.glenellynhistory.org
ABOUT: The Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents its Vintage Auto Fest, including such rarities as this 1962 East German Trabant Kombi, shown by Lucille Manak, James Manak Jr. and event co-chairman James Manak Sr. Food and a bake sale are offered.
LA GRANGE CARNIVAL
WHERE: Harris Avenue between La Grange Road and Ashland Avenue, La Grange
WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. May 31; noon to 10 p.m. June 1; noon to 9 p.m. June 2
COST AND INFO: Fees vary; LaGrangeEvents.com
ABOUT: The La Grange Carnival includes music, a beer and wine tent, and food from local establishments, according to the La Grange Business Association. The La Grange Pet Parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. June 1 from Cossitt Avenue and La Grange Road, organized by Pet Parade Charities. Afterward, Dunk-a-Cop will raise funds for the Pet Rescue and Resource Center/Hinsdale Humane Society.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN THE PARK
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, on Grove Street just west of Main Street, Downers Grove
WHEN: Tuesdays from now until late August
COST AND INFO: Free; www.dgparks.org/summer-concert-series
ABOUT: Every Tuesday this summer, patrons are treated to an evening of live entertainment, spanning country to pop music and including a rendition of Billy Joel classics, with something for every taste, promise organizers. Kids activities are planned, and food, wine and beer will be available for purchase.
'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST'
WHERE: The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. May 31, June 1, 6, 7 and 8; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. June 1 and 8; 2 p.m. June 2 and 9; 6:30 p.m. June 2
COST AND INFO: $25 and $20; 630-323-7500, www.StageDoorFineArts.com
ABOUT: "Disney’s Beauty and the Beast" will be presented by Stage Door Fine Arts, celebrating its 10th anniversary. "Audiences are in for smiles, laughs and great memories with 'Beauty and the Beast,'" Artistic Director Don Smith stated. The family musical performed by young actors is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature. The season continues with summer shows including "Mamma Mia!" from June 13 to 16. Summer camps also are offered.