Sunday picks: Roots rocker plays In-Laws in Gurnee

Posted April 05, 2014 5:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart and Scott C. Morgan

Roots artist Chris Vallillo, pictured, joins folk musician Bucky Halker for a concert hosted by the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, April 6. Courtesy of Chris Vallillo

Antique show: Visitors can find everything from carnival items and tin signs to music boxes, video and sports games at the The Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show at Pheasant Run, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Admission is $7 per person. Visit chicagolandshow.com. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6

Model Railroad Club Open House: The Lake County Model Railroad Club hosts its annual Spring Open House at 107 S. Main St., Wauconda. See an operating model railroad, which occupies more than 1,500 square feet. Other highlights include a scavenger hunt for kids and a door prize. Admission is free. Individuals who bring a donation for the Wauconda Food Pantry will receive a free raffle ticket toward a door prize. Visit lcmrr.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6

Elmo's song: See what happens when furry Elmo gets his hands on Abby Cadabby's magic wand in “Sesame Street Live: Can't Stop Singing” at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $21-$93, $10 parking. (888) 732-7784 or searscentre.com. 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6

Danish and Czech: Conductor Jose Luis Gomez and cellist Carter Brey are the guest artists of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in two concerts by Nielsen and Dvorak at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $25-$60. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6

Bulk comedy: If you've loved watching comedian Ralphie May on TV's Comedy Central, see him live starting Thursday for a six-performance run at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road in Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. $31-$55. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 6

Garlin of 'Goldbergs': Morton Grove native and comedian Jeff Garlin (“The Goldbergs,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) returns this weekend for a series of shows at two Zanies locations: MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 813-0484; then at 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago. $25 plus a two-item purchase. (312) 337-4027 or zanies.com. 8 p.m. Sunday, April 6, in Chicago

'Seussical': Theatreworks USA presents the musical “Seussical” in Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. See characters from the pages of classic Dr. Seuss books, including “Horton Hears a Who” and “Horton Catches the Egg” come to life on stage. The program is an adapted version of the Broadway musical and is recommended for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and their families. $6-$12. Visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix. Noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6

Chris and Bucky: Folk musician Bucky Halker joins roots artist Chris Vallillo in a concert of folk music at the In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. The program, hosted by the Lake County Folk Club, will feature selections by Woody Guthrie, along with original material. $10-$12; $5 for teens. For reservations call (847) 602-8882. Visit thelakecountyfolkclub.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 6

“Sesame Street Live: Can't Stop Singing” plays the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates for seven shows between Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6.

Courtesy of Norm KocolSee an HO scale operating model railroad at the Lake County Model Railroad Club's Spring Open House.

Jeff Garlin appears at Zanies Comedy Clubs in Chicago and Rosemont.

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