Sunday picks: Meet the stars at Wizard World's Fan Fest
Pop-culture celebs
See and get autographs from stars like Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”), Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act”), Karen Gillan (“Doctor Who”) and more at the Wizard World Fan Fest this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $15 one-day admission; $25-$30 two-day admission. (847) 692-2220 or wizardworld.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 8
Trains and more trains
Train enthusiasts can tour five buildings and outdoor grounds featuring operating model train displays, model trains and related items for sale at the Great Midwest Train Show at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Guests can also get their own model trains appraised and repaired at the event. $7 adults; free for kids younger than 12. greatmidwesttrainshow.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8
Model railroad club
See an HO scale permanent operating model railroad at the Lake County Model Railroad Club's Spring Open House at 107 S. Main St. (rear entrance), Wauconda. The railroad layout is more than 40 years old, but it is operated with the latest in digital technology. Free. Those who bring a nonperishable item for donation to the Wauconda Food Pantry will receive a free raffle ticket toward a door prize. lcmrr.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8
Dance, dance
See all kinds of dance styles, from ballet to jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, musical theater and African from many Chicago-area choreographers, when the M3 Dance Company takes to the stage at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Tickets cost $10-$15. A portion of the proceeds ($3) will go to Marklund, an organization that serves those with developmental disabilities. brownpapertickets.com. 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8
Chinese spectacular
The touring classical Chinese music and dance spectacular “Shen Yun” returns with skilled performers in plenty of colorful costumes this weekend at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $60-$150. (800) 775-2000 or shenyun.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8
Animated performances
If your kids love the TV shows “Sofia the First” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” then take them to see the return of “Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure” starting Friday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $20-$75. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 8
Prosecuting the wolf
The Fox Valley Philharmonic Orchestra teams up with Batavia High School Drama Club for a family-friendly twist on Prokofiev's “Peter and the Wolf” where the wolf is put on trial today at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $8; $4 kids ages 10 and under. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8
From 'Living Color'
If you love Marlon Wayans from his film and TV stints including “In Living Color” and “The Ladykillers,” then don't miss him this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33-$43 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8
Chamber mirth
The Orion Ensemble performs chamber music of Beethoven and modern composers Stacy Garrop and Emil Hartmann for its Jubilation concert Sunday at First Baptist Church, 2300 South St., Geneva. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students. (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8
A cappella stars
Tickets are very scarce to catch the famed a cappella beatboxing troupe Pentatonix and its On My Way Home Tour on Sunday and Monday at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $28.50-$58.50. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8