Sunday picks: Dance the day away in Chicago
Ballet bouquet
The Joffrey Ballet continues its “Spring Desire” repertory concert featuring works by Jerome Robbins, Edwaard Liang and Val Caniparoli for the next two weekends at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $25-$149. (800) 982-2787 or joffrey.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29
It's ‘Japanamation'
Anime Central: The Midwest Anime and Manga Convention returns to give fans of Japanese animation and comics a weekend-long fix of fun at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $25-$35 single day badges. (847) 692-2222 or acen.org. Now through 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29
A day with Audubon
Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays 19th-century ornithologist, naturalist and artist John James Audubon at “A Day With John James Audubon” at the Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Activities include a bird walk, a gallery talk about authentic Audubon prints and a story time session on birds and bird-watching in northeastern Illinois. The event is free, but donations are accepted. Reservations are required for some activities. Call (815) 344-1294. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29
Orchid milestone
Individual orchids in 128 classes vie for prizes at the 60th Anniversary Illinois Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. $20 parking fee per car. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29
World Dance Day
More than a dozen professional dance groups from Spain, Bolivia, Mexico, China, Ireland, Africa, Albania and more will grace the stage of the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, for Chicago 2012 World Dance Day. It's a spectacle not to be missed. Tickets cost $15-$35. See athenaeumtheatre.com. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29
Ballet bouquet
The Joffrey Ballet continues its “Spring Desire” repertory concert featuring works by Jerome Robbins, Edwaard Liang and Val Caniparoli for the next two weekends at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $25-$149. (800) 982-2787 or joffrey.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29
Afternoon with the orchestra
The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra presents its “Sacred and Profane” classical concert at the Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. The program features works by Dvorak, Mahler and Orff with soloists soprano Sarah Hibbard and tenor Peder Reiff. $20-$25. (847) 692-7726 or (847) 823-8861 or visit parkridgecivicorchestra.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29
Oakton Six Piano Ensemble
The Oakton Six Piano Ensemble presents a concert of classical, ragtime and popular piano selections at the Footlik Theater at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. $14-$17 ($12 for groups of 15 or more). (847) 635-1900. 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29
‘Posi' performers
The “Posi-Palooza Concert Tour” features performers like Megon McDonough, David Roth, Harold Payne and more winners of the emPower Posi Awards for inspirational music this Sunday at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. $20. (847) 297-0997 or unitynorthwest.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29