Sunday picks: Heather Styka plays folk/roots hits
Styka's songs
Chicago-area native and folk/roots artist Heather Styka performs at the Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road, Green Oaks. The concert is hosted by the Lake County Folk Club. Admission is $10-$15. thelakecountyfolkclub.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
Something fishy
The Chicagoland Fishing Travel and Outdoor Show promises more than 100 exhibitors, most of the major fishing tackle manufacturers, local fishing retailers and almost 100 fishing boats at the Renaissance Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $12; $3 kids 5 to 11. (847) 303-4100 or sportshows.com/chicago. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
'Groundhog Day'
See a free screening of the 1993 film “Groundhog Day” at the Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., during Woodstock's annual Groundhog Days festival. The film, featuring Bill Murray as a TV weather forecaster who relives the same day over and over again, was filmed in Woodstock. Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott also star. The fest runs through Tuesday, Feb. 2. woodstock groundhog.org. 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
Doggy days
Siberian sled dogs are the stars of the Husky Heroes event this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Highlights include demonstrations of sled-pulling and skijoring, where dogs pull a person on skis. $9; $8 seniors; $6 youth ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
Meet me at the fair
Celebrate different cultures at the World's Fair at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. The fair, which showcases the cultural diversity in the community, will feature food, music, decorations, clothing and more. Stevenson students will present a cultural performance at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Performing Arts Center. All proceeds go to the Action Against Hunger organization that provides meals for hungry children across the world. Free. (847) 415-4465 or d125.org. Booths are open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
Class conscious
Jessica Fellowes, journalist and niece of “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes, tours to discuss the book “The World of Downton Abbey” and the acclaimed PBS TV series' global reach as part of the Daily Herald Author's Circle Book Club today at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $35-$55. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
Diva in distress
Will an opera diva divulge secrets to save her tortured lover in 1800 Rome? Find out when Puccini's classic 1900 opera “Tosca” is performed this evening at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$69. (630) 962-7000 or oshow.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
Costumed comedy
If you rooted for costumed comedian and illusionist Piff the Magic Dragon on “America's Got Talent,” then don't miss him performing standup live starting Thursday at Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $27 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31
Upcoming concerts
Boogers: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Punk rock for kids. $6. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
“Blacklisted” concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Cabaret performances of songs written or made famous by “blacklistees” such as Zero Mostel, Leonard Bernstein, Lena Horne, Pete Seeger, Burl Ives and Harry Belafonte. $10-$15. (847) 967-4800 or ilholocaustmuseum.org.
Chicago Cossacks: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Music and dance of Russia and Ukraine. Free. Registration required; vapld.info, (224) 543-1485 or in person at service desk.
Northwest Symphony Orchestra with “Independence” concert: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Classical. $10-$20. (847) 718-7799 or northwestsymphony.org.
Black Tulip: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. Early Music Series, which features music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. $20 for adults; available at the door only via cash or check (no credit cards); youth under age 16 are free. visit libertyprairie.org/earlymusic.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.