Sunday picks: Melissa Gilbert keynote speaker at women's expo
Celebrity speakers
Actors Melissa Gilbert, Jasmine Guy and more are featured speakers at the Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $10 basic admission. (847) 692-2220 or chicagowomensexpo.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20
Airborne Day
See military vehicles and memorabilia at the Airborne Day celebration at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Demonstrations, games, an all-you-can-eat pig roast, a full picnic and family activities are showcased. Proceeds will benefit the Chicago Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association and its efforts toward the preservation of military heritage. $4-$12. Kids ages 4 and younger free. Visit airborneday2015.eventbrite.com for information and to purchase tickets. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13
Step right up
See exotic animals, contortionists and more now that the Kelly Miller Circus is touring around Chicago-area suburbs. Catch a show today and Monday at the American Hotel Register Campus, 100 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, then later this week at Evangel Church, 5700 Bartels Road, Hanover Park. $12; $6 kids in advance. (580) 326-9229 or kellymillercircus.com. 2 & 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13; 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 in Vernon Hills; 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18; 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20; 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 in Hanover Park
Great Chicago Fire
Learn about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 in the History Speaks Lecture Series "The Great Essential Chicago Fire," a multimedia storytelling program, in the Meeting House of the Naper Settlement, on corner of Webster Street and Porter Avenue, Naperville. Storyteller and author William Pack provides technical details of the fire, and recounts stories from those who lived through it. Program is designed for teens, adults and families with older children. $6-$7. napersettlement.org. 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13
Hometown country boy
Darien's own Andrew Salgado has been busting out on the country scene since his turn in the Pepsi Southern Original competition in 2014, and his recent visits to play to Chicago audiences have drawn big crowds and won him new fans with his fresh take on traditional country. Andrew's back in the area to play Darien Fest at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Darien Community Park, 71st and Clarendon Hills Road. Free. darienchamber.com/pages/DarienFest.
Concerts
Riot Fest: Through Sunday, Sept. 13, at Douglas Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive, Chicago. Billy Idol, Iggy Pop, Snoop Dogg and many others. For the full three-day schedule and ticket information, visit riotfest.org.
Original Salty Dogs: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at The Glendora House, 102nd and Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge. Jazz. $18 in advance; $20 at the door. (708) 672-3561 or illianajazz.com.
Afternoon Tea with DuPage Symphony Orchestra: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Musical selections, treats and more. $65. Purchase tickets at dupagesymphony.org or (630) 778-1003.
Jim Green: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Percussive acoustic guitar selections. Free. Register at (847) 259-3500, phpl.info or in person at the library's information desk.
The St. Charles Singers with the Metropolis Chamber Orchestra present "Mozart Journey X: This Is Our Joy" concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. Chamber choir performs the choral music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. $10-$35. (630) 513-5272 or stcharlessingers.com.
Jazz Consortium Big Band: 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10; $5 for kids 17 and younger with ID. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Bobby Sanders Orchestra at Big Band Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Atlantis Banquets, 1273 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Big band hits. Singles and couples welcome. $15 per person. (847) 392-0918.
Ace Frehley: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
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