Sunday picks: 'Rebel' Vikki Carr headlines St. Charles' Arcada
'Rebel' singer
Four-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner Vikki Carr became a household name with the 1960s single "He's a Rebel," but she has gone on to record other music that also reflects her Latin heritage. See her in concert at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
Hot wheels
Gaze upon the gleaming customized and conserved vehicles that are part of the returning Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $25-$30. (847) 692-2220 or mcacn.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
Stamps galore!
Stamp enthusiasts and collectors won't want to miss the Chicagopex 2016 Stamp Show at the Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca. The Chicago Philatelic Society hosts its annual exhibition with more than 80 dealers, a youth booth, 290 exhibit frames, speakers, an auction, a banquet and more. Free stamps for kids younger than 21 at the youth booth. Free admission and parking. Banquet requires ticket purchase in advance. chicagopex.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
Choo! Choo!
Hobbyists of all ages specializing in mechanized miniatures converge for The Great Train Show this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $7.95 one-day ticket; $8.95 two-day ticket; free for kids 11 and younger. (847) 680-7200 or trainshow.com/grayslake or lcfair.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
'A World of Colors'
See colorful abstracts by late Elmhurst artist Holly Renald Cohn in the "A World of Colors" exhibit at the Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill, Elmhurst. Admission is $7-$8; free for kids younger than 18. Free admission on the first Friday of each month. (630) 279-1009 or elmhurstartistsguild.org. Exhibit runs through Friday, Jan. 6, and can be seen during regular museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays and Sundays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays
Melancholy Dane
While actor Benedict Cumberbatch was rehearsing fight sequences for the film "Doctor Strange" during the day, he was performing in the title role of Shakespeare's great tragedy "Hamlet" at night. The NT Live screening that captured the performance for that sold-out London event returns to the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $20. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
'In the mood'
The Glen Miller Orchestra keeps the legacy of its namesake big band leader and songwriter alive by performing World War II-era music on tour. See the band in concert at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $36. (847) 697-1000 or elgin.edu/arts. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
'Three B's'
Violinist Mo Yang joins with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra for their "Three B's, with a Twist" concert featuring music by Brahms, Bizet and Beethoven at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $15-$38. (630) 637-7469 or dupagesymphony.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
Decade of dance
Elements Contemporary Ballet celebrates its 10th Anniversary Gala with the world premiere of choreographer Mike Gosney's "Pathos" at the Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $30-$65. (312) 566-9800 or studebakertheater.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
Sideshow premiere
Libertyville native Marti Lyons directs Sideshow Theatre Company's world premiere of "Give It All Back," Calamity West's dark comedy about artistic ownership. Set in the 1960s, it centers on a rock musician (Andrew Goetten) who gets the opportunity of a lifetime, then has to decide whether to take it. See it at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. The show opens Nov. 25. $15-$30. (773) 871-3000 or victorygardens.org or sideshowtheatre.org. Previews begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
Wayne's world
Musician, comedian and storyteller Wayne Faust plays guitar and banjo, tells jokes, uses a variety of props and more during a show at Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. Audience members are often called onstage to participate in the show. Free; donations appreciated. (847) 358-4600 or clcpalatine.org. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
Winter lights
Interact with nature and innovative light and sound technology with the seasonal return of Illumination: Tree Lights starting Friday at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Hug or sing to trees along the milelong path to see how they'll respond. And enjoy the lights dancing to excerpts from "The Nutcracker" as recorded by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Members: $13-$17; $7-$9 kids 2-17; nonmembers: $18-$22; $12-$14 kids 2-17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. Times vary: 5 p.m. and later or 7 p.m. and later daily running through Jan. 2
Nick of time
Fans of the TV comedies "Reno 911!" and "Nick Swardson's Pretend Time" won't want to miss seeing Nick Swardson performing standup live at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20
Mason's music
Folk artist Tom Mason performs singalongs, ballads and sea shanty tunes at a Lake County Folk Club-sponsored concert at Primo Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. $10-$15. (847) 602-8882 for reservations. thelakecountyfolkclub.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20