Best bets: Joshua Bell joins 'Red Violin' performance at Ravinia
Oscar-winning reunion
Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell once again performs the virtuosic solos in John Corigliano's Academy Award-winning score for "The Red Violin." Director François Girard's 1998 movie is screened with live accompaniment by the Chicago Philharmonic at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$90 pavilion seating; $25 lawn seating. Rated R. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21
Metal legends
Fans of heavy metal won't want to miss the bands Deep Purple & Judas Priest at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $22 lawn seating; $35-$160. (800) 745-3000 or livenation.com. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22
Broadway, Beatles & more
The Artists Lounge Live series shines a spotlight on the Jeff Award-winning Chicago actress Heidi Kettenring, who performs her cabaret concert "Something Wonderful" at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $45-$50. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22
Sweet country
Sugarland ("Baby Girl," "Stay") has reunited for a new album ("Bigger") and tour. The country duo performs at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $140-$150 pavilion seating; $54-$59 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23
Latin pop
The "Viva Latino Live" concert tour features Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Becky G, Natti Natasha, Jowell Y Randy at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $49-$350. $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23