Twilight Concert Series
June 18-Aug. 20; $12-$15. Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Highway 53, Lisle; 630-968-0074.
Choose a lake view or nestle under one of the thousands of varieties of trees. Performers include The Gin Blossoms and Spyro Gyra.
Venetian Night
July 30, 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. boat parade. Monroe Harbor, 100 S. Lake Shore Drive; 312-744-3370.
Snack on your picnic fare while 35 lighted boats parade by in the night.
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Ravinia Festival
Times vary; $10 for lawn tickets. 200-231 Ravinia Park Rd., Highland Park; 847-266-5100.
“Wouldn’t It Be Nice” to dine to the live sounds of the The Beach Boys, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and others? We think so too.
Movies in the Park
Tuesdays, July 12-Aug. 23; free. Butler Field, Grant Park, 100 S. Lake Shore Drive; 312-744-3315.
The real deal–silver screen under the stars.
Chicago Air & Water Show
Aug. 20 and 21; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free. Along the lake-front near North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive; 312-744-3370.
Stake out a prime viewing spot to enjoy the air and watercraft theatrics.