Political buttons, memorabilia show at College of DuPage
Freebie
Buttons and more buttons!
Dealers and collectors can buy, sell and trade political buttons and other political memorabilia at the Political Button and Memorabilia Show in the Student Resource Center building at the College of DuPage.
Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Free admission. (630) 892-8525.
Sunday
Author appearance
Meet John Presta, author of "Mr. and Mrs. Grassroots: How Barack Obama, Two Bookstore Owners, & 300 Volunteers Did It," as he discusses and signs copies of his book.
1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at Centuries and Sleuths bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.
'Alice in Wonderland'
See "Alice in Wonderland," adapted and directed by Judson University senior theater major Deanna Dziedzic, and performed with a small ensemble cast who will each play several roles.
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at Thulin Performance Hall in Judson University's Thompson Center, 1151 N. State St., Elgin. $5-$10. (847) 628-2500.
Winter Fun Fair
The Promenade Bolingbrook hosts an indoor Winter Fun Fair for all ages, featuring inflatable jumping games, carnival games, food and prizes.
Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Promenade Bolingbrook (in the former Circuit City space), 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. $8. Children younger than 2 and adults admitted free. Adult supervision required. Proceeds will benefit local school programs. Visit thepromenadebolingbrook.com.
Chocolate treats for Valentine's Day
Learn about and sample various types of chocolates in a Valentine's Day chocolate program at the Round Lake Area Public Library. Chef Mike Niksic will host the program that also features take-home chocolate recipes to try in your own kitchen. The program is designed for adults and teens.
2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Free. (847) 546-7060.
'A Grand Night for Singing'
LZP Productions presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's "A Grand Night for Singing," the Broadway musical revue highlighting songs from "Carousel," "The Sound of Music," "The King and I," "South Pacific," "State Fair" and "Oklahoma!"
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Tickets cost $16-$19. (847) 202-5222.
Sunday night
Sandra's onstage
Singer, comedian and actress Sandra Bernhard takes to the stage with a musical comedy show featuring jazz selections.
7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., Chicago. Tickets cost $46. (773) 472-3492 or lakeshoretheater.com.
This week
Eva's story
Eva Clarke, one of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust, comes to the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center to present the program "Born in Mauthausen: Eva Clarke's Story." Clarke was born on a train en route to the Nazi-controlled Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria. The camp was liberated by American troops on May 5, 1945, when Clarke was just three days old.
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Admission is $10 for museum members; $20 for nonmembers. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. (847) 967-4889 or visit ilholocaustmuseum.org.
Young at Heart Singles
Ballroom dancers are invited to join the Young at Heart Singles Club for an evening on the dance floor. Dress code for women is semi-dressy to dressy. Men are required to wear jackets. No jeans or gym shoes are allowed.
Dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the American Legion Hall, 9757 W. Pacific, Franklin Park. Doors open at 7 p.m. Members cost $7; guests $9. Hotline (630) 415-3449; for directions to the dance, call (847) 678-7068.
Norman's art
Art historian Jeff Mishur presents "The Art of Norman Rockwell," a discussion on the life and work of the famed American artist.
2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. Admission is $5 for nonmembers; $3 for history center members. (630) 232-4951.