Enjoy chamber-style music at the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford on Sunday, June 26, with “Strings on Sunday” featuring the music of the Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra. Tickets are $50 each and include admission and round-trip transportation, which departs at 1 p.m. from the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
On Tuesday, July 26, Ravinia presents an exciting premiere staging of Stravinsky’s The Firebird with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Ben Gernon. A bus will depart from the Hemmens Cultural Center at 3 pm. Tickets for transportation and Pavilion seating are $80 per person and do not include dinner. Seating is limited to 30. To make reservations for either event, call the ESO Box office at (847) 888-4000.

ONGOING

A comprehensive exhibit of 175 years of Aurora history, David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 East Downer, Aurora, 2nd Floor Gallery, Wednesday-Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. Admission free, donations welcomed. A comprehensive exhibit of 175 years of Aurora history.

Symbolism in Chinese Jade, through Aug. 21, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst. The Museum’s permanent collection of jade carvings is filled with auspicious Chinese symbolism. This exhibit focuses on a selection of carvings from the Qing Dynasty and translates the hidden meanings in their visual motifs. Admission: $5. Information: (630) 833-1616.

Childhood Memories, through Sept. 25, DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Rekindle fond memories of childhood glory. Enjoy the simplicity of a time where play and learning were stimulated without electronics. Become absorbed in the delightful innocence of DuPage County’s past as you learn about the various toys and games of the 19th and 20th century. Information: (630) 510-4941.

THROUGH AUG. 23

Millennium Carrillon Summer Recital Series, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Millennium Carrillon, Naperville, Talented carillonneurs from across the country and all over the world delight concert goers with an evening of music. Free performances are held rain or shine (unless there is lightning). Picnicking on the lawns surrounding the tower is welcome. Post recital Moonlight Carillon Tours available for $3 per person from 8 to 9 p.m.

JUNE 21-26

Swedish Days Festival, downtown Geneva. The whole family will enjoy fabulous food, carnival rides, live music & entertainment nightly, plus Sweden Vast, our tent that’s everything Swedish. Information, (630) 232-6060

JUNE 22

Free Family Fun Day at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission for all Illinois residents (ID required). They’re quite popular, so expect big crowds and frequent lines for some of the attractions. Farm hours today are from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

JUNE 23

The Stingrays at McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, 7:30 p.m. Chicagoland’s 50s, 60s and 70s Rock & Roll Oldies band the Stingrays play the greatest music every written with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists they love. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Information: (630) 897-0516.

Concerts in the Park, Lincoln Park, W. Main Street at 4th Street, St. Charles, 7 p.m. Revisit all of the great rockin’ music from the 70′ era. Six outstanding musicians authentically recreate all favorites. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an open-air concert. Food available for purchase. Information: (630) 513-6200 or visit www.stcparks.org.

JUNE 24

Four By Four: A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1399 W. Wilson St., Batavia. From the creative team that brought you the hit show Oh What a Night! A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, comes a unique concept in tribute shows… Celebrating the music of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees and Motown all in one show. Information: (630) 937-8930 or email bataviafineartscentre@gmail.com

Kool and the Gang, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, 7:30 p.m. In over 4 decades, Kool & the Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide, won 2 Grammys and 7 AMAs, racked up 31 gold and platinum albums and scored a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This June, they’re bringing their funky jams to RiverEdge Park. You won’t be able to stay in your seat when these guys roll out hits including “Celebration,” “Jungle Boogie” and “Get Down On It.” Tickets: $45. All events at RiverEdge Park are General Admission. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs. Information: (630) 896-666

JUNE 25

Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, 8 p.m. Willie Nelson may have been inducted into Country Hall of Fame 23 years ago, but he’s been considered a living legend for decades longer. After spending years writing smash hits like “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” and “For the Good Times,” Kris Kristofferson tried his hand at performing his own tunes with his ballad-heavy album The Silver Tongued Devil and I. Tickets and information: (630) 896-6666.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra, Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, 7:30 p.m. Music Director Barbara Schubert will conduct “American Salute!”—a symphonic celebration of our country’s land, people and freedom. Symphony Passports are on sale now: $30 in advance (through June 19) or $35 the week of concert. A Passport admits one car and its occupants to this concert only.

Sink or Swim Cardboard Boat Races, Swanson Pool, 8 North Avenue, St. Charles, 11 -11:30 a.m. Free event, but registration required. Daily admission fees may apply. Information: (630) 584-3314 or visit swansonpool.org

Tri-City Craft Brew Festival, Lincoln Park, North 5th St. and Main Street, St. Charles. Featuring sampling of 30-plus craft breweries, 60-plus different craft beers and hard ciders. Guests will have an opportunity to sample,learn about new, exciting beers from up and coming local, regional, national craft breweries. Food trucks, music, vendor booths. Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/tri-city-craft-brew-festival-tickets-22630921696

JUNE 26

Free Airplane Rides, Aurora Municipal Airport, 43W752 Rt. 30, Sugar Grove, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kids ages 8 and 17 years who are interested in aviation can take a free Young Eagles flight and see what pilots do on the ground and in the air. No reservations required. Information visit the EAA 579 website and click on the Young Eagles tab.

Adventures in the Zoo: Bees, Bats and Pollenation, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, noon-2 p.m. Both bees and bats are responsible for pollinating many of our food sources, and both are currently threatened by the careless actions of humans. Without them, we are in big trouble. Come on down to the zoo to catch a glimpse of these wonderful animals, and learn what we can do to protect them. Sponsored by Friends of the Lords Park Zoo. No registration required. Information: ww.w.elginpublicmuseum.org/calendarjune16.htm

Discover Dundee Farmers’ Market / Adoption Event, The Depot, 319 N. River Street, East Dundee, 9:00 -1 p.m. Klein’s Farm and Garden Market and Ruthella’s New Orleans Cuisine LLCback and Waterfall Glen Soap Company and Butter & Flour will featured. Local rescues, such as Ellie’s Resale and Rescue, Inc., will be on hand to help find a new furry friend. Information: Check Facebook for all the details on the Farmers Market and more.

JULY 2

Weird Al Yankovic – Return of the Mandatory World Tour, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. “Weird Al” Yankovic is the best-selling comedy recording artist in history. His mind-blowing ability to parody world-famous musicians like Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, U2 and Madonna launched Al into superstardom himself, and after almost 40 years of leaving millions of fans of every age in stitches, he’s still going strong. Tickets and information: (630) 896-6666.

— Kane County events calendar —