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Updated: June 10, 2011 9:43AM

DES PLAINES

“Des Plaines Summer Fling,” from 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 22 and noon-11p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24, downtown Des Plaines along Ellinwood Street, www.desplaines.org, (847) 291-5300. July 22: 9 p.m. — Led Zeppelin 2 (tribute band). July 23: 9:30 p.m. — 10,000 Maniacs. July 24: 7:45 p.m. — 7th Heaven. Also, nine more bands TBA.

Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band performs at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, Lee Street between Howard and Touhy, 7 p.m., June 30, July 21. and 3 p.m., August 7.

Live at the Lake, Summer Entertainment Series, 7 p.m. at Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, Lee Street between Howard and Touhy. Shows will be cancelled in the event of rain. Call (847) 391-5705 for weather updates. June 22: Od Tapo Imi. July 6: Barefoot Hawaiian. July 20: Pamela Rose and Windy City Country.

EVANSTON

“Custer’s Last Stand Festival Of the Arts” – June 19-20, information at www.custerfair.com/entertainment.

SHOW STAGE at Custer Avenue and Washington Street. June 18: 11 a.m. — Native American Dance Troupe. Noon — Hurricane Saxophone Quarter. 3 p.m. — Kraig Kenning (roots rock, electric folk). 4 p.m. — Ajoite Drums & Percussion. 5:30 p.m. — Evanston Escola de Samba. June 19: 11 a.m. — Native American Dance Troupe. 12 p.m. — Radio Disney Show. 2 p.m. — Paul Maslin Group. 4 p.m.— Kraig Kenning. 5:30 p.m.— The Country Doctors.

FESTIVAL STAGE at Main Street and Chicago Avenue. June 18: 10 a.m. — Andy Young. 11 a.m.— Evanston School Of Rock. 1 p.m. — Mandy & The Bandits. 3 p.m. — Evanston Idol IV Finalists. 5 p.m. — Sarah & the Tall Boys. 7 p.m.— South Boulevard Band. June 19: 10 a.m.— Southport Performing Arts Conservatory. 11 a.m. — Kent McDaniel Band. 1 p.m. — John Temmerman Quartet. 3 p.m. — Bopology. 5 p.m. — Chris Greene Quartet. 7 p.m. Old Town School of Folk Music presents the Teflons.

Fountain Square Art Festival, intersection of Sherman and Church in Evanston, June 26-27. The all-jazz music stage lineup: June 26, noon — Craig and Lori Brenner, 3 p.m. — Done Deal. June 27, noon — The Flat Cats, 3 p.m. — BMR4. Fountain Square artist hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. A gate donation of $5 benefits the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. For more information call (773) 868.3010 or visit www.chicagoevents.com. 

Starlight Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at six Evanston parks: Dawes Park, Sheridan at Church; Twiggs Park, Simpson at Dodge; James Park, Dodge at Mulford; Harbert Park, east of Canal, south of Dempster; Bent Park, Central and Hastings and Brummel Park, Brummel and Elmwood. Rain sites for Dawes, Brummell and James parks concerts is Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.; rain sites for Twiggs, Bent and Harbert parks concerts is Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. Call (847) 448-8058 after 4 p.m. for rain site updates. Concerts on Thursday at James Park: June 16 , 23, 30; aat Brummel Park: July 7 and 14 and July 28; Concerts on Tuesdays at Dawes Park: July 26, August 2, 9,16, 23. Tuesday at Harbert Park: June 21, July 28; at Bent Park and Twiggs Park: July 21 and Aug. 11. Performers TBA.

LINCOLNWOOD

Proesel Park Shelter, Kostner and Morse, Lincolnwood. Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. (847) 677-9740 or visit www.lincolnwoodil.org. June 15: Joan Hammel Band (family friendly classics). July 20: Rockin’ Fenderskirts (50s-70s rock). Aug 3: Maddrum Somando (tropical, Latin). Aug. 17: Wind Gypsys (eclectic mix from Rolling Stones to polka).

MORTON GROVE

Tunes On Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Harrer Park Pavillion, 6250 Dempster St. www.mortongroveparks.com/special.concerts. June 14: Bopology (Sinatra/swing). June 21: Od Tapo Imi(tropical). June 28: Jukebox Band(modern pop/rock/country/jazz). July 12: Soda (from Neil Diamond to Black-Eyed Peas). July 19: New Invaders (’60s British rock). Aug. 2: Pamela Rose and Windy City Country (country).

MOUNT PROSPECT

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights sponsored by the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants

Association will feature live music, 6-9 p.m. on selected Saturday nights in June, July and August in the METRA west parking lot, corner of Route 83 and Northwest Highway. www.downtownmountprospect.com

Mount Prospect Park District Summer Concerts start Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Mount Prospect Veterans Memorial Band Shell, 411 S. Maple St., www.mppd.org. June 16: ABBA (ABBA tribute). June 23: Diva (pop women legends). July 7: He Said She Said (’80s-now). July 14: The Legends (surf music). July 21: Smokin’ Guns (country). July 28: 7th Heaven (rock).

The Mount Prospect Community Band gives a series of free concerts 7:30 Mondays at the Veterans Memorial Band Shell, 411 S. Maple St. June 13: Children & Family Concert with St. James Theater Chorus. June 20: Those Were The Days with Steve Darnall & Ken Alexander. July 27: New Year’s Day In Vienna. July 4: Patriot Spectacular with Wayne & Kathleen Messmer. July 11: Stars In The Band. July 18: Singin; & Swingin’ with Leah Novak. July 25: “Do It Yourself” Sousa.

NILES

Free family concerts from the Niles Park District at Oak Park, Lee and Ottawa streets, on 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. www.niles-park.org, July 15: Penny Carnival Night featuring the music of The Associates (Motown/variety). Listen and play carnival games to benefit Niles Park District campers. July 22: Vehicle Adventure featuring the music of Soda (all ages rock). Niles Police Department will offer free car safety seat inspections during the concert. July 29: Down Home Family Fun featuring the The Stingrays. Pony and tractor pulled wagon rides and a petting farm with be available while country music of the ’50s-’70s is played. Aug. 5: Party In The Park featuring the music of the White Saddle Band. An evening of country music, face painting and balloon animals. Aug. 12: The Juke Box Band (they can play almost anything). Aug .19: BBI – All-ages, ’70s-’80s show with audience participation.

NORRIDGE  

Norridge Park District Concerts at 4631 N. Overhill at 7 p.m. Thursdays. (708) 457-1244. June 23: 7 p.m., Country Western Night with Billy Croft and the 5-Alarm. Aug. 11: 6 p.m., Hawaiian Night with the Barefoot Hawaiians.

Island in the City Festival, features live music at Norridge Community Park, 4631 N. Overhill. (708) 457-1244 www.islandinthecity.com. www.norridgepk.com. July 7, 7:30 p.m.: 7th Heaven (rock). July 8, 8 p.m.: Final Say (variety). July 9, 4 p.m.: One Hot Minute (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute), 6 p.m.: Chasing The Day (’70s,’80s, now), 8 p.m.: Hi Infidelity (’70s, ’80s rock). July 10, 4 p.m.: Jesus Ramos (jazz, Sinatra); 5:30 p.m.: He Said She Said (variety); 7:30 p.m,: Piano Man (Billy Joel/Elton John).

PARK RIDGE

The Park Ridge Fine Arts Symphony performs at 8 p.m. Fridays at Hodges Park on South Prospect Avenue, (Maine East Athletic Field on July 1 only), under the direction of Barbara Schubert. (847) 604-0026 or www.parkridge.info. June 24: Park Ridge Favorites. July 1: American Salute. July 8: Sixties Splash. July 15: Beethoven, Brahms & Bernstein. July 22: With A Gypsy Flair. July 29: Broadway Special. Aug. 5: Big Band Hits, the Brian Patti Big Band.

Taste of Park Ridge,

Summit and Prospect avenues. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. www.tasteofparkridge.com.

July 7: 6:30 p.m. — Peter Oprisko. 8:30 p.m. — ARRA (classic rock). July 8: 6:30 p.m. — The Associates (Motown/variety). 8:30 p.m. — Your Villain My Hero (pop/hip hop). July 9: 6:30 p.m.— Heartache Tonight (Eagles Tribute Band). 8:30 p.m. — American English.

SKOKIE

Free concert series hosted by Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road, 2-4 p.m. Sundays, www.westfield.com/oldorchard. June 12: Pamela Rose and Windy City Country. June 19: Momentum 16 Piece Big Band. June 26: Evanston Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet. July 3: Evanston Symphony Dixieland Band. July 10: Larry Eckerling and The Momentum Band. July 17: The CoverGirls Violin Show.

Sunday Sundown Concerts at 7 p.m. at Devonshire Park, 4400 Greenwood, (847) 674-1500, www.skokieparkdistrict.org. July 10: The Connexion Band (pop). July 17: 7th Heaven ( pop/rock). July 24: The Saturday June Band (’70s music). July 31: Pamela Rose and Windy City Country. Aug. 7: The Associates (R&B). Aug. 14 Assembly Required (jazz).

Skokie’s Backyard Bash features main stage entertainment Aug. 26-28 along Oakton Street between Lincoln and Laramie. (847) 674-1500. www.BacklotBash.com. Aug. 26: 8 p.m., Tributosaurus Becomes The Who. Aug. 27: 4:30 p.m., The Statues Of Liberty; 8:30 p.m., Fastball. Aug. 28: 2 p.m., The Congregation; 4 p.m., The Matthew Skoller Band; 6 p.m., Lil’ Ed And the Blues Imperials.