Out & About
A tribute to Chaka
The Ladies of the Canyon perform a musical tribute to singer Chaka Kahn at 8 p.m. at Fitzgerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Songs will include "Ain't Nobody" and "You Got the Love." Admission is $10. (708) 788-2118 or www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Little landmarks
Miniature representations of famous American landmarks are featured in the Model Railroad Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Model trains roll by the landmarks and colorful small-scale gardens. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the railroad garden is $3-$5. General admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free. Parking is $15. (847) 835-5440 or www.chicagobotanic.org.
Youthful music
The Schaumburg Youth String Ensemble and Concert Orchestra performs classical music at 7:30 p.m. at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $3-$5. (847) 895-3600 or www.prairiecenter.org.
'Common Ground'
See oil and acrylic paintings by Indiana artist Jerry Smith from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the "Common Ground" exhibit at Bridges: A Gallery of Fine Art, 305 N. Second St., St. Charles. Free. (630) 377-7726 or www.bridgesfineart.com.
The art of Italy
The "Doppio Sogno Dell'Art" traveling exhibit is now at the Instituto Italiano di Cultura, 500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1450, Chicago. See prints and engravings by some of Italy's best-known contemporary artists. Today's hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 2 to 5 p.m. Free admission. (312) 822-9545.
Line up and dance!
The Tuesday Night Line Dances run from 7 to 10:15 p.m. at the White Eagle Banquets & Restaurant, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. All ages are welcome. Beginner's lessons are at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6; $4 for ages 17 and younger. (847) 965-6353.