Africa dances

Again back in the '80s, King Sunny Ade and his African Beats put on one of the hottest shows the city has ever seen at the last ChicagoFest on a beastly night on a parking-lot stage at Soldier Field. The African Beats have since scattered to the winds, but King Sunny brings a new incarnation of the band to Ravinia next week to open for Femi Kuti and the Positive Force, heirs to Fela Kuti's African jazz. This has the potential to be a great double bill, and Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago holds a couple of preshow dance lessons after doors open at 5 p.m. to get fans warmed up.

Femi Kuti and King Sunny Ade play at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Ravinia, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Tickets are $40 for Pavilion seating, $16 for the lawn, available by calling (847) 266-5100 or visiting ravinia.org.