Cheap events: 'Conquering Bear' performs in Round Lake
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‘Conquering Bear'
Native American performer William Buchholtz, known as “Conquering Bear,” performs Native American flute music and tells stories for all ages at the Round Lake Area Public Library.
2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Free admission. (847) 546-7060 or rlalibrary.org.
Ed Holstein
Legendary Chicago folk musician and songwriter Ed Holstein performs in concert at the Lisle Public Library. Along with being a guitar and banjo player, Holstein is a comedian and storyteller. His songs have been performed by artists such as Bette Midler, Steve Goodman and Bonnie Koloc.
2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. Admission is free. (630) 971-1675 or lislelibrary.org.
Orchestra's open house
The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual open house for prospective musicians. Guests can meet current orchestra members, staff and musical conductors as well as attend an orchestra rehearsal and a free chamber music concert. Auditions for the orchestra will take place from Wednesday to Sunday, June 1-5.
3:15 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. (847) 841-7700 or eyso.org.
‘Pride and Prejudice'
The Radio Players West troupe presents an old-time radio performance of “Pride and Prejudice,” Jane Austen's classic tale of 19th-century romance. The program is part of the National Library Week celebration.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Free admission. Registration is required. (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.
$10 and under
Doll days
The Marriott Chicago O'Hare hosts the Dollhouse Miniatures Show & Sale. More than 200 dealers from 32 states and 19 countries will showcase dollhouses, dollhouse accessories and a special room just for dolls.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for kids younger than 12. No strollers allowed. Visit BishopShow.com.
Antiques and collectibles galore
A wide variety of antiques and collectibles are offered at Zurko's Antiques and Flea Market. Browse through everything from country furniture and estate jewelry to postcards, old toys, coins and vintage clothing. Every show is different.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission is $6. (715) 526-9769 or lcfair.com.
‘Lilac Fox Trot' Social Dance
The Chicago-area chapter of the USA Dance group hosts its “Lilac Fox Trot” Social Dance for its members and the public on Saturday, April 9. An American-style fox trot dance lesson will be offered from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Social dancing (with mixers) runs from 8:15 to 11 p.m.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at The Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison, Franklin Park. Admission is $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers and $6 for students with ID. (847) 577-9014 or usadancechicago.org.
Let's twirl
The Happy Twirlers dance group invites the public to an evening of square and round dancing. Refreshments will be served.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 855 Lee St., Des Plaines. Admission is $6 per person. For information, call Chuck at (773) 685-8407 or Carolyn at (847) 698-5501.
Old-time radio in person
The Need To Be Seen Radio Troupe presents #8220;Radio Theater,#8221; consisting of three 30-minute classic radio plays. Programs include the mystery #8220;The Topaz Flower,#8221; #8220;Our Miss Brooks #8212; Board of Education Day#8221; and the psychological mystery #8220;I Saw Myself Running.#8221;
2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. Admission is $5 for history center members and students and $7 for nonmembers. Seating is limited. (630) 232-4951.