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Sunday picks: Catch Clayton English's standup at Schaumburg's Improv

Still standing

Clayton English, the winner of NBC-TV's "Last Comic Standing" in 2015, ends a weekend run of standup comedy performances at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $24 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 5

'Happy St. Catty's Day'

The Wisconsin-Illinois Cat Fanciers host the "Happy St. Catty's Day" Pedigreed and Household Pet Cat Show at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Guests can see a variety of felines, meet with cat breeders and purchase pet products from vendors. Admission is $3-$6. wis-illcatfanciers.com. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5

Fine-feathered friends

Linda Breuer of Barnswallow, a wild bird rehabilitation and education center in Wauconda, presents "Birds of Prey and Their Amazing Stories" at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Breuer will have some rescued raptors with her at the program and will discuss Barnswallow's mission, bird-rescue stories and more. For all ages. $10. But tickets in advance at gortoncenter.org. 1 p.m. Sunday, March 5

Fasten your seat belts

Before the films "Titanic" and "La La Land" came along, the acclaimed 1950 backstage drama "All About Eve" had the distinction of having the most Academy Award nominations at 14. See the much-quoted film starring Bette Davis, George Sanders and Marilyn Monroe in special screenings today and Wednesday at select suburban movie theaters. Prices vary by venue, but largely $14. For exact prices and locations, visit fathomevents.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5

'Billy the Kid' & more

Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein is the guest soloist with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra this weekend in performances of Copland's Clarinet Concerto and "Billy the Kid Suite" with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, $30-$65. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5

Trio of choirs

The handbell choir of the Glenview Community Church will join the Wholly Ringers and the chancel choir of the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Des Plaines to perform a spring concert at the church, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Free; donations will be accepted. (847) 299-5561. 6 p.m. Sunday, March 5

Gallic cabaret

Expect to hear classic songs from French film musicals such as "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" and "The Young Girls of Rochefort" in the intimate cabaret concert "The Music Never Ends: Laury Shelley Sings Michel Legrand" today at North Central College's Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $30-$35. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 6 p.m. Sunday, March 5

Eclectic duo

Expect a mix of Americana and Celtic folk music when Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack of the duo Switchback performs tonight at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $25-$32. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 5

Concert highlights

Angel of Music - A Salute to Andrew Lloyd Webber: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St Charles. Acclaimed Broadway veterans Glory Crampton and Franc DAmbrosio celebrate the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber from his many musicals. Tickets start at $19.26. arcadalive.com.

Valparaiso University Chorale: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5, Grace Lutheran Church, 493 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn. Classical and more. Tickets are $10; youth ages 18 and younger are free. Tickets at valpo.edu/vuca or at the door. For information, visit graceglenellyn.org.

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter presents Rock Out for Rescues: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. Local artist Kimi Hayes performs acoustic music. Appetizers included with each $25 ticket. Proceeds benefit shelter animals. Tickets at eventbee.com or at the door. For information, visit twobrothersbrewing.com.

Blues rockers Rebel Soul Revival headline a show with Dirty Water and Matthew Kopecky at Reggies Sunday, March 5.

Rebel Soul Revival, Dirty Water, Matthew Kopecky: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 5, Reggie's, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $5. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.

"Emmet Cahill's Ireland - Celtic Songs and Tales": 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 North Knox Ave., Chicago. Irish songs and stories. $30-$45. (773) 282-7035 or irish-american.org.

Kings of Leon: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $29-$179. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Terrapin Flyer: 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Free with RSVP, $8 at the door. (773) 248-8400 or tonicroom.ticketfly.com.

.38 Special, Uncle Kracker: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$69.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com.

Psychostick, Lords Of The Trident: 9 p.m. Thursday, March 9, BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$13. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

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

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