Cold comforts: 5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Bull-riding or ballet? The choice is yours — and just one of many this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five things to do. For other ideas, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

Classical concerts

See conductor and Elgin Symphony Orchestra music director Andrew Grams in a new light when he performs as a violin soloist in a series of concerts at two locations: Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $30-$45; then at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$65. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, in Schaumburg; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, in Elgin.

On ice

Bundle up to see ice carvers from Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio converge on Rosemont for an Ice Carving Competition on Saturday at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. No admission charge. (847) 349-5008 or rosemont.com/mbfinancialpark. 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9.

Rough riding

Watch this weekend as top bull riders try to hang on at the 2016 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series comes to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20-$132. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, and 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10.

WinterFest

Spend some time outdoors at WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The event features live music, a snow-sculpting contest, winter nature crafts, bog tours, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and more. Admission is $5 adults and $3 kids. (815) 344-1294. Noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10.

Once upon a time

Escape into the world of fairy tales when “Cinderella” dances her way to the ball with accompaniment by composer Sergei Prokofiev. The touring Moscow Festival Ballet performs two shows Sunday at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55; $45 for youth. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10.