Sunday picks: White Ghost Shivers jams in Elgin
Nostalgia time
Get ready for a jazzy jam when the Texas-based White Ghost Shivers play tunes from the 1920s and '30s this weekend at the Elgin Community College's SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $20-$25. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
Breweriana show
Guests can buy, sell and trade a variety of breweriana, including beer cans, signs, mirrors and more, at the “Super Bowl Trade” breweriana show at the American Legion Hall, 514 S. Main St., Wauconda. The show is hosted by the Bullfrog chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America. Admission is $1. (847) 202-1877, or visit bcca.com. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
Uniform central
Historical re-enactors who specialize in ancient Roman garb to World War II uniforms won't want to miss the Military History Fest 7 when it returns this weekend to the Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20 one-day pass; $30 three-day pass. Free admission for kids ages 15 and younger and veterans on Friday, Feb. 3. (630) 584-6300 or militaryhistoryfest.com. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
'Dare to Dream'
Rapunzel from “Tangled” joins the pantheon of Disney princesses like Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog” and Cinderella who each don ice skates for the latest Disney on Ice show “Dare to Dream” at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $15-$75. (800) 745-3000 or disneyonice.com. 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Spanish performance) Sunday, Feb. 5; runs through Sunday, Feb. 12
‘Arlington Heights: Through the Decades'
Learn about the people, places and events that have shaped the village of Arlington Heights at the “Arlington Heights: Through the Decades” exhibit at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. The exhibit features photographs and artifacts from the Arlington Heights Historical Society's collections. Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $2 is recommended. (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
‘Happy birthday, Charles Dickens!'
Join in the celebration of author Charles Dickens' 200th birthday at the “Happy Birthday, Charles Dickens!” event at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The library celebrates the milestone with birthday cake, scenes from films based on Dickens' books and stories about the author himself. Film clips from “Oliver Twist” and “David Copperfield” will be shown. Free. Registration is recommended. (224) 543-1485 or calendar.vapld.info. 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
Author appearance
Author William Landay discusses and signs copies of his new thriller, “Defending Jacob,” at Barnes and Noble at Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. There is a charge for those wanting to purchase the book to be signed by the author. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
Movie music
Guitarist Steve Askins performs some of the best-loved songs from the world of film, including selections from Cole Porter and Irving Berlin, at the Dundee Township Public Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. Free. Registration is recommended. Call (847) 428-3661, ext. 308, or go to the “Events & Registration” page at dundeelibrary.info. 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
‘Sirens,' a love story
Married actors Ellen and Scott Phelps play husband and wife in Citadel Theatre Company's production of “Sirens,” by Deborah Zoe Laufer. The romantic comedy is about a songwriter in a creative rut who accompanies his wife on an anniversary cruise to the Greek Islands where he's tempted by one of the mythic creatures. Will Casey directs the show at the West Campus Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. $32.50, $37.50. (847) 735-8554 or citadeltheatre.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5; runs through March 4
Guitar passion
Classical guitarist Jason Vieaux performs Joaquin Rodrigo's romantic “Conierto de Aranjuez” with Elgin Symphony Orchestra for its concert “My Passionate Valentine” this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $24-$70. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5
Bowl During the Bowl
Not content to just watch the Super Bowl from the couch? Then try Bowl During the Bowl, where you can play free rounds of bowling while watching the Super Bowl at these Pinstripes locations: 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, (847) 480-2323, or 10 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. ($4 shoe rental). (847) 844-9300 or pinstripes.com. 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5