Sunday picks: Kathy Griffin's back at the Rialto

Posted May 20, 2012 6:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart and Scott C. Morgan

Kathy's comedy

Comedian Kathy Griffin brings her own unique and comical look at the world to the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. $49.50-$69.50. (815) 726-6600 or rialtosquare.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20

Spring Beer Can and Breweriana Show

The Bullfrog Chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America (BCCA) hosts its Spring Beer Can and Breweriana Show at the American Legion Hall, 514 S. Main St., Wauconda. Various breweriana will be offered. Admission is $1. For information, call (847) 202-1877 or visit bcca.com. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 20

Art exhibition and plant sale

The Seventh Annual Reed-Turner Woodland Botanical Art Exhibition and Plant Sale features the artwork of botanical artists and the sale of native and heirloom plants and vegetables. The Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve Center is at 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Free admission. (847) 438-4743. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20

JustPlay!

Sports workshops and clinics, fitness activities, family entertainment and more are part of the JustPlay! Sports and Recreation Festival at the Ross Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue and Lies Road, Carol Stream. Free admission. (630) 784-6100 or justplay.org or carolstream.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20

Rare Breeds Livestock & Poultry Show

The Garfield Farm Museum hosts its 26th Annual Rare Breeds Livestock & Poultry Show this weekend. Visitors can view and learn about a variety of endangered livestock and poultry breeds at the museum, on Garfield Road, off Route 38, in Campton Hills. Other highlights include sheepshearing and wool-spinning demonstrations and tours of the farm's 1846 Teamster Inn and Tavern. Refreshments available. A donation of $3-$6 is requested. (630) 584-8485 or garfieldfarm.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20

Bonner Farm Spring Fling

Families can enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities at the Bonner Heritage Farm's Spring Fling. Crafts, wagon rides, a petting zoo and musical entertainment are just part of the fun at the farm, on the north side of Sand Lake Road, west of Route 45, in Lindenhurst. Admission is $3 per person. (847) 367-6640 or lcfpd.org. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20

Painterly dread

Bill Frederick: Here Comes Trouble features works by a Chicago artist preoccupied with friends, family and a nagging sense of dread. See Frederick's works starting Friday at the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Free admission. (847) 543-2300 or clcillinois.edu. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20; exhibit runs through Friday, June 29

Highland Park Strings

The Highland Park Strings presents a classical concert, accompanied by pianist Lori Kaufman, at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park. Stephen Burns serves as guest conductor. Free admission. Visit hpstrings.org or call (847) 831-3622. 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20

Meet Blue Balliett

Meet best-selling children's author Blue Balliett at a reception in her honor, as the not-for-profit Book Worm Angels literary organization presents Balliett with the 2012 Kermit W. Myers Achievement Award at the Lakeview Center in Gillson Park, 800 Gillson Park Drive, Wilmette. Balliett will read excepts from some of her children's books and will discuss her mystery-writing career. Tickets for the event cost $35 for adults. Children accompanied by a paying adult admitted free. (773) 332-8091 or bookwormangels.org. 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20

Switchfoot

The alternative rock group Switchfoot headlines the Residence Hall/Recreation Center at North Central College, 440 S. Brainard St., Naperville. $30. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/show. 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20

America's sister

If you've loved comedian Loni Love on TV shows like "Chelsea Lately" or "Worst Week," then catch her live at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19-$22. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20

A lot of country

Country legends Bonnie Raitt and Marc Cohen perform on the same bill at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $39.50-$75. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20

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