Sunday picks: See, buy toy soldiers at Cantigny Park
Tiny soldiers
See hundreds of small-scale soldiers and armaments when toy soldier enthusiasts display their vast collections at the annual Toy Soldier Show in the Visitors Center at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The show is both an exhibit and sale. Free admission with paid $5 parking. cantigny.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Something fishy
See displays featuring alligators, an octopus and more while getting ideas for your home aquarium at the Aquatic Experience Chicago this weekend at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $10 daily tickets; $30 all-day tickets (includes all seminars); $99 weekend pass. (847) 303-4100 or aquaticexperience.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Pretty decor
Find decorative items for your home at the Antiques + Modernism Winnetka 2015 show and sale this weekend at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. $15-$20 three-day admission. (847) 446-0537 or thewinnetkashow.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Classical at CLC
Pianist Joaquín Achúcarro teams up with the Lake Forest Symphony under conductor Vladimir Kulenovic to perform music of Beethoven, Hayden and Grieg this weekend at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $35-$59. (847) 543-2300 or lakeforestsymphony.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Modern master
Celebrate the amazing artistic achievements of Tony Award-winning modern dance choreographer Twyla Tharp when her company's 50th Anniversary Tour plays a string of performances starting Thursday at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $33-$103. (800) 982-2787 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Folk legends
See folk music icons Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary in concert on Sunday at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $45-$55. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Season opener
The 85-member Palatine Concert Band opens its 61st season with a concert of classical, jazz and more at the Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. $5-$8. (847) 202-5222 or cuttinghall.org or palatineconcertband.org. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov 8
'The Art and Life of Frida Kahlo'
Get an in-depth, historical perspective on famed Mexican self-portrait artist Frida Kahlo in "The Art and Life of Frida Kahlo" in the next Naper Settlement History Speaks Lecture Series in Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org. $7 adults; $6 kids ages 4-12. Reservations recommended. 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Crotchety character
Actress Vicki Lawrence famously played the elderly Mama as a young woman on "The Carol Burnett Show" and "Mama's Family." See if she's mellowed when Lawrence's memorable character appears on Sunday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$59. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Funny spot
Catch up with comedian Tony Rock (HBO's "Def Comedy Jam," Oxygen's "Can You Tell?") when he returns to town for a series of standup performances starting Thursday at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Concerts
Jeff Haeger: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Naperville, 25 E. Benton St., Naperville, Jazz standards by pianist, vocalist and composer Jeff Haeger. Freewill offering taken during intermission. (630) 355-1024 or loveandjustice.org.
Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Folk. $45-$55. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com.
Trio Melange: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Soprano Susan Dennis, pianist Rosemary Schroeder and guitarist Quentin Dover form Trio Melange. Classical, jazz, country and folk music traditions of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Africa. $15 adult; $10 kids younger than 12. (847) 695-7096.
Palatine Concert Band: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Classical, jazz and more. $5-$8. cuttinghall.org or palatineconcertband.org.
Chicago Master Singers "Brahms Requiem" concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit (Divine Word), 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. Classical and more. $15-$48. chicagomastersingers.org.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band with "The Greatest Generation" concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Buffalo Grove High School Theater, 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Features soloist Wayne Messmer performing as both a vocalist and a narrator; jazz singer Leah Novak performing as soloist and leading a trio singing hits from the famed Andrews Sisters; solo violinist Michael Kleinerman performing the theme from "Schindlers List"; Howard Green playing the music of Artie Shaw; plus the debut of a BGSB commissioned symphonic band arrangement of "Brother Can You Spare a Dime." A collection of World War II memorabilia will be on display during the event. Tickets for adults cost $10 in advance/$12 at the door; $8 for seniors and students. (847) 459-2518 or tickets.bgsb.org.
Don Henley: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Country, rock. (312) 462-6300 or ticketmaster.com.
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra with violinist Rachel Barton Pine: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Elgin Commmunity College's Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $13-$24. (847) 622-0300, tickets.elgin.edu or eyso.org.
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