Get Out: Jennifer Hudson at Ravinia, Little Shop of Horrors Live

When/Where: Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 841 Spruce St. in Winnetka.
Why Go: It’s bargain hunting with some sunshine, good food and community.
Pricing: Free admission

Big Greek Food Fest
When/Where: Friday, July 15, 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday July 16, 3 p.m. to midnight, Sunday July 17, 3 p.m. to midnight, St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7500 N. Caldwell, Niles.
Why Go: Lamb, spanakopita, dolmades, baklava, Greek music, dancing and fun.
Pricing: $2 admission, seniors $1, children under 12 free, plus cost of food. Find a coupon for free admission Friday.

When/Where: 11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, July 16; Block Museum, 40 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston
Why Go: The internationally renowned artist discusses his glass works, inspired by underwater worlds, celestial phenomena and more.
Pricing: Free

Little Shop of Horrors Live
When/Where: Sat. July 16 at 12 p.m. and Sunday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilmette Theatre
Why Go: Watch the exotic, man-eating plant come to life as performed by the Actor’s Training Center.
Pricing: $10 in advance, $12 at the door

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17; , County Line Rd & Green Bay Rd, Highland Park
Why Go: Chicago’s own Jennifer Hudson makes her debut performance at Ravinia.
Pricing: $33 lawn; $80 reserved seats

When/Where: 8:30 – 10 p.m., Saturday, July 16; Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Dr, Lincolnshire
Why Go: It’s Chicago’s only Weezer tribute band, and you should expect the complete Weezer experience, Buddy Holly cardigans included.
Pricing:  $6

When/Where: 2 p.m., Saturday, July 16; , 1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview
Why Go: Get outside and enjoy the scenery on a guided tour of this historic natural site.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17; Why Go: Looking for your next beach read? Hear former Northbrook resident and author W.C. Augustine discuss his latest novel, a thriller called Atlas Rising.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: Sunday, July 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Tower Road Beach, corner of Sheridan Road and Tower Road in Winnetka
Why Go: Mr. Myers blends calypso, ska, reggae and rock-n-roll to create Caribbean Rock.
Pricing: Free