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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

German food - or Italian? Beethoven - or Boz Scaggs? You can pick and choose this weekend in the suburbs with festivals, concerts and an all-night flea market. Here are five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

Oktoberfest in August

Celebrate German culture at the annual Oktoberfest in August event at the Schwaben Center, 301 N. Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Enjoy German music, food, beer, games, dancers and more. $10. oktoberfestinaugust.com. 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21.

Little Italy Fest-West

Enjoy Italian food and more at the returning Little Italy Fest-West at Lake Street east of Route 53 (Rohlwing Road) in Addison. $4 admission on Friday; free before 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $8 admission other times; kids aged 15 and under free. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21.

Zurko's 40th Annual All-Night Flea Market

Browse the night away as dealers from across the Midwest showcase antiques and collectibles at Zurko's 40th Annual All-Night Flea Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Get a chance to meet celebrities, including Susan Olsen and Mike Lookinland, who portrayed Cindy and Bobby on TV's "The Brady Bunch." Plus there's live music and food for purchase. Guests can bring flashlights and lanterns. $7; free for kids younger than 12 with a paying adult. (715) 526-9769 or zurkopromotions.com. 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, to 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21.

Boz Scaggs and America

Take a stroll down music's memory lane when blues-soul rocker Boz Scaggs shares the bill with the band America at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Scaggs' hits include "Lido Shuffle" and "Lowdown," while America rose to fame with "Horse With No Name," "Sister Golden Hair" and more. Tickets $45. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. Gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia

Hear acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman as the guest soloist with conductor Bramwell Tovey for an all-Beethoven concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Saturday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$100 pavilion seating; $10 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20.

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