Sunday picks: Pet expo comes to Arlington International

Pet Expo

New this year to the 23rd Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo is That Guy With the Birds and his performing parrots. Plus, don't miss the animal rescue groups, pet and pet-themed products, demonstrations, entertainment, veterinary services and more at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. $5-$10 admission; $7 parking. petchicago.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22

Sprucing up

Now that spring is here, start thinking about adjustments to your abode at the Home & Garden Expo this weekend at the Players Indoor Sports Center, 1740 Quincy Ave., Naperville. No admission charge. (630) 470-6400 or freehomeshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22

In bloom

There are potting parties, cake decorating contests and all sorts of displays that are part of the ongoing Chicago Flower and Garden Show continuing through Sunday, March 22, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $17 weekday tickets; $19 weekend tickets; $5 kids ages 4 to 12. (312) 241-1250 or chicagoflower.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22

Mariachi opera

Catch the final preview of the world's second mariachi opera, “El Pasado Nunca se Termina,” before it officially debuts (and prices go up) later this week at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The suburban preview is today at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $10-$25. (800) 982-2787 or geneseetheatre.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22

Community Band concert

The Mount Prospect Community Band will put a spring in your step when the band performs at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 S. School St., Mount Prospect. Tickets cost $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Advance tickets available at the RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster St., Mount Prospect. (847) 255-5380 or mppd.org. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22