Sunday picks: New Philharmonic stages Mozart's 'Cosi' at COD

Romantic trickery

Mozart's bittersweet comedy "Cosi Fan Tutti" gets a reality TV twist in a performance by the New Philharmonic this weekend at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24

Icy animation

See characters from "Frozen," "The Princess and the Frog," "Finding Nemo" and other animated films when the touring skating show "Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic" comes to town starting Wednesday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, before moving to the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $20-$90. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com or unitedcenter.com. Rosemont: various showtimes through Sunday, Jan. 24

Ingenuity and achievement

The annual Black Creativity program at the Museum of Science and Industry kicks off with a free family day on Monday and a special African-American art exhibit at 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Free admission Monday, Jan. 18, otherwise $18; $11 kids ages 3 to 11; $17 seniors. (773) 684-1414 or msichicago.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; exhibit through Saturday, Feb. 27

On the rails

The Enchanted Railroad returns for another season, this time featuring a Lego train car crafted by Nature Connects artist Sean Kenney. The model trains are in action now at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $9; $8 seniors; $6 kids 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; art exhibit through Sunday, Feb. 21

Home and Garden Expo

Thinking of remodeling? Learn about current trends in remodeling and home repair, plus see hundreds of displays of home improvement products and services from local and national experts at the Home and Garden Expo at Drury Lane Theater and Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. This year's show highlights kitchens, bathrooms and exterior remodeling. Free admission and seminars. (630) 953-2500 or oakbrookhomeshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24

Take off

Travel experts Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, Peter Greenberg and more will offer vacation advice and tips at the 12th annual Chicago Travel & Adventure Show this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $16 one-day admission at the door; $25 two-day ticket. (847) 692-2220 or rosemont.com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24

New moves

DanceWorks Chicago showcases its talented choreographers and dancers in a special suburban performance today at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $25. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24

7 Minutes in Berwyn

Pop-punk rock band 7 Minutes in Heaven already has some national touring cred under its belt, but this weekend the trio is hanging in the suburbs with Marina City, a pop-rock band with ties to the far west suburban scene. The pairing is inspired, with 7MIH sporting upbeat, catchy hooks and singalong lyrics, and Marina City skating along the sharp edge between stylish, melodic pop and driving punk rock. Virginia rockers Broadside, Berwyn's Aiming for Average and Chicago's Belmont join the pair for the all-ages show. 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10-$12. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

Upcoming concerts

Artemis Singers with "Wildest Dreams" concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, Ethical Humanist Society, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. The group share their visions about social justice, the environment, feminism, empowerment, love and passion. The nonprofit Artemis Singers specialize in performing music written or arranged by women. Suggested donation of $15 in advance and $20 at the door for adults. Tickets for seniors age 65 and older and for children age 12 and younger are a suggested donation of $10. (773) 764-4465 or artemissingers.org.

The John Hersey Steel Band: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, Prospect Heights Library, 12 Elm St., Prospect Heights. Select group of Hersey High School percussion students perform various styles of music from Caribbean to classical. Free. Register by calling 847-259-3500 ext. 35, visiting the information desk, or online at phpl.info.

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road., Elmhurst. Baroque selections. $32 adults; $30 seniors; $9 for students. Group and family rates are also available. Tickets at elmhurstsymphony.org or by calling (630) 941-0202. There is an additional $5 per ticket charge for tickets purchased at the door.

DuPage Symphony Chamber: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, First United Methodist Church of Lombard, 155 S. Main St., Lombard. Classical. A complimentary reception with light refreshments follows program. $8-$15. dupagesymphony.org.

Contra, Tanzen, When Night Falls, Gatsby, If Looks Could Kill, Arcane Framework: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Rock. $10; (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com. Music Of The Baroque: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Baroque, classical. $38-$75. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.

Violist Rose Armbrust Griffin and pianist Daniel Paul Horn: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Wheaton College's Pierce Memorial Chapel, corner of Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Program features sonatas and other works for viola and piano. Tickets are available only at the door and cost $10 for general audience and $5 for seniors older than 60. Admission is free to students and Wheaton College ID holders. (630) 752-5099 or wheaton.edu.

TheyCallMeBiz, Lever, Civil Youth, Kid Cousin, FaceTime Police: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Reggie's, 2109 S. State St., Chicago. Hip hop, jam, rock. $10; (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.

Park Ridge Civic Orchestra with violinist Rachel Barton Pine: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge. Classical. $20-$25. (847) 692-7726 or parkridgecivicorchestra.org.

Sugar Blue: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. $10-$15. For ages 21 and older. Blues, jazz and more. (773) 342-0452 or rosaslounge.com.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.