Sunday picks: Catch some sweet rides at World of Wheels in Rosemont
Top autos
Ogle custom cars and hot rods this weekend with the return of World of Wheels at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $20; $7 kids ages 6 to 12. (847) 692-2220 or autorama.com/attend/chicago. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 11
Oversize adventures
Chicago Children's Theatre creates a walk-through experience with oversize environments with "An Epic Tale of Scale." See what it's like to be shrunken down to size starting Saturday at The Station, 100 S. Racine Ave., Chicago. $47. (872) 222-9555 or chicagochildrenstheatre.org. Various times Saturday and Sunday, through April 8 (no performance April 1)
From meme to stage
A 2011 internet meme showing women laughing and eating salads inspired playwright Sheila Callaghan's "Women Laughing Alone With Salad," a satirical, feminist comedy about friendship, sex, men, envy, diets, pharmaceuticals and salad. Theater Wit presents the Chicago-area premiere under director Devon de Mayo. Previews at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11. Opens March 19 at 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $12-$70. Note: Tickets for women will be discounted to reflect the 79 percent wage gap between men and women in Illinois. (773) 975-8150 or theaterwit.org.
Classical 'Roar'
The Chicago Sinfonietta performs works such as "Dance Card" by Jennifer Higdon and the world premiere of Reena Esmail's "#metoo" for the concert "Hear Me Roar: A Celebration of Women in Classical Music" at two locations: first on Sunday at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $10-$62; then on Monday at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $10-$99. (312) 284-1554 or chicagosinfonietta.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11, in Naperville; 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, in Chicago
Thriller sendup
Four actors play dozens of characters in BrightSide Theatre's revival of the farcical whodunit "The 39 Steps." Adapted by Patrick Barlow from John Buchan's 1915 novel and Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film, this murder-mystery centers around the adventures of a bored, lonely British bachelor who finds himself embroiled in an international murder mystery. Magdalene Spanuello directs this suspense thriller sendup. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11. Runs through March 25 at Meiley-Swallow Hall, North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. $25, $30. (630) 447-8497 or brightsidetheatre.com.
Orchestral vistas
Violinist Olya Prohorova and conductor Stephen Squires are the guest artists featured in the Fox Valley Orchestra concert "Landscape of Visions." On the bill Sunday are works by Bernstein, Vaughan Williams and more at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium, 407 S. Calumet Ave., Aurora. $14-$16.50; $12-$14.50 students/seniors; $9-$10 kids ages 8 and under. (630) 891-2526 or foxvalleyorchestra.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11
'Revelations' and more
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with works choreographed by Twyla Tharp, Jamar Roberts, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano and more. The company's annual engagement starts Wednesday at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $41-$134. (312) 341-2300 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11
'Sweeney' revival
Lyric Opera of Chicago and New York City Opera veteran Philip Torre stars as the titular vengeful barber in Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's revival of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Jacquelyne Jones plays his mercenary partner in crime Mrs. Lovett in the production directed by Fred Anzevino with music direction by Jeremy Ramey. Previews at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 11. Opens Monday, March 12, at No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago. $20-$44. (800) 595-4849 or theo-u.com.
Concert highlights
• Turnspit (acoustic set), Blind Adam and the Federal League, Sally Marvel: 5 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $22-$30. (312) 226-6300 or cobralounge.com.
• Casey Abrams, The Harmaleighs: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $15-$18. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.
• Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Rebel Soul Revival, The Radiomen: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $12. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.
• Aaron Carter: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Qbar Darien, 8109 S. Cass Ave., Darien. Tickets start at $15. (630) 241-0970 or qbardarien.com.
• Nada Surf: 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $26-$28. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com.
• The Rubens, Ballroom Boxer: 9 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $15. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.