J-Lo, Weird Al, Sting, More Shows Near Western Suburbs

ACROSS ILLINOIS -- The weather is getting warmer and people in the western suburbs are finally starting to emerge from their winter hibernation and look for things to do. Luckily, there are plenty of upcoming shows just a short drive away, including performances by Queen Latifah, Sting, and the irreverent Weird Al Yankovic.

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Highland Park - Ravinia Festival (full schedule here)

Lionel Richie

• What: The Joliet-raised singer, known for hits including "Hello," All Night Long" and "Truly," returns to Illinois.
• When: June 11 and 12
• Where: Ravinia Pavilion, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
• Tickets start at $72 for both the June 11 and June 12 shows

"Weird Al" Yankovic with Ravinia Festival Orchestra

What: Four-time Grammy-winning parody singer Weird Al is known for hits like "Eat It," "Amish Paradise," "White & Nerdy" and more, as well as the movie "UHF."

• When: July 28
• Where: Ravinia Pavilion, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
• Tickets start at $64; you can get yours here

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, The Beach Boys

• What: The former Beatles' drummer and the '60s surf rockers will make a joint appearance at Ravinia.
• When: Aug. 3 and Aug. 4
• Where: Ravinia Pavilion, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
• Tickets start at $61; get Aug. 3 tickets here and Aug. 4 tickets here.

Nickelback

• What: The Canadian rockers are known for "How You Remind Me," "Rockstar," "Photograph" and many more.
• When: Aug. 13 and 14
• Where: Ravinia Pavilion, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
• Tickets start at $77; get yours for Aug. 13 here and Aug. 14 here.

Sting

• What: The English musician, songwriter, actor and former frontman of "The Police" is known for songs including "Every Breath You Take," "Fields of Gold," "Roxanne" and many others.
• When: Aug. 23 and 24
• Where: Ravinia Pavilion, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
• Tickets start at $77; get them for Aug. 23 here and Aug. 24 here

Queen Latifah and Common

• What: Queen Latifah is an actress, rapper, singer/songwriter known for the Grammy-winning "U.N.I.T.Y.," "Ladies First" and more. Common, also a rapper and actor, is a Chicago native and known for "The People," "Making A Name For Ourselves" and "I Used To Love H.E.R."
• When: Aug. 31
• Where: Ravinia Pavilion, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
• Tickets start at $68; get them here

Chicago

Jennifer Lopez

• What: JLo, singer of hits including "Jenny from the Block" and "My Love Don't Cost A Thing"is touring in celebration of her 50th birthday and has titled her tour "It's My Party: The Live Celebration."
• When: June 30
• Where: United Center
• Tickets start at $176; get yours here.

Tinley Park

Nelly and TLC

• What: Grammy winner Nelly, known for smash hits including "Dilemma," "Hot In Herre" and "Country Grammar," will join TLC, whose hits include "No Scrubs," "Waterfalls" and "Creep."
• When: Aug. 18
• Where: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave.
• Tickets start at $31; get yours here.

Joliet

Aaron Lewis

• What: Outspoken singer and songwriter and founding member of Staind will bring his act to Joliet.
• When: March 27
• Where: Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St.
• Tickets start at $45; get yours here

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