1933-34 Chicago World's Fair memorabilia show, sale
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Juggling and more
Entertainer Mike Vondruska juggles, performs comedy and rides a unicycle in a family program at the Round Lake Area Public Library.
2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For all ages. Free. (847) 546-7060.
Today
Meet me at the world's fair
Collectors and dealers meet to buy, sell and trade items relating to the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair at the 16th Annual World's Fair Memorabilia Show. Items from the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition and other Chicago-related items also will be featured. Browse through sale items at more than 20 tables. Other highlights include home movies and newsreel footage of Chicago's and other fairs.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village. Admission is $4-$5. Early preview admission at 9 a.m. is $20. Visit worldsfairshow.com.
'Swan Lake'
American Ballet Theatre presents "Swan Lake" as part of the 70th anniversary tour of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet.
1 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $20-$125. (312) 332-2244, ext. 5600.
Spring Choral Concert
The College of Lake County's Spring Choral Concert features performances by the Choir of Lake County, the CLC Gospel Choir and the CLC Singers.
4 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $4-$5. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
Antiques & Garden Fair
The Chicago Botanic Garden hosts its annual Antiques & Garden Fair featuring contemporary and classical garden furnishings, botanical art, and home and garden design items from more than 100 exhibitors in the United States and Europe. Guests can also view designed gardens and floral booths. Flower-arranging demonstrations will be given at various vendor booths.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. General admission tickets cost $15. (847) 835-5440. Visit chicagobotanic.org.
This week
Lego Train Show
The Northern Illinois Lego Train Club presents its annual Lego Train Show at the Geneva History Center. See everything from Lego "Star Wars" spaceships to Lego scenes from "Harry Potter" films. Guests can get in on the action by building their own creations at a hands-on Lego table.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 24, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. $3-$5. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Scout leaders receive a $1 discount if they wear their uniform. Proceeds benefit the history center. (630) 232-4951.
Happy birthday, Barbra!
Three Cat Media presents its second annual Barbra Streisand birthday bash, "Bab Fab: The Barbra Streisand Celebration." The program pays tribute to the legendary singer's musical career. Cabaret singer Rob Dorn is featured in a Streisand musical timeline, assisted by some of Chicago's leading cabaret and musical theater performers. Streisand turns 68 on Saturday, April 24.
8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, April 2-25, at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com.
Breweriana Society's Show
The Chicagoland Breweriana Society's Show features various types of breweriana on display. See beer cans, bottles, glasses, light-up signs, coasters, tap knobs and microbrewery items.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the VFW Post 9284, 400 E. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. Admission is $1. (630) 778-1482.
Kitty Kelley
Meet acclaimed author Kitty Kelley as she discusses and signs copies of her newest book, "Oprah: A Biography."
7 p.m. Monday, April 19, at Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. (630) 574-0800.