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Sunday picks: Tiffany Haddish wraps up weekend at Zanies

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Comedian Tiffany Haddish typically doesn't hold back in her explicit comedy, so brace yourselves when she performs at Zanies, 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, $25 plus a two-item purchase, (312) 337-4027. zanies.com. 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Tons of toys

About 600 exhibitors will showcase antique and collectible toys, dolls and holiday heirlooms at the Antique Collectible Toy and Doll Show at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $9; free for ages 12 and younger. chicagotoyshow.com. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Elgin Coin Club Show

Buy, sell and trade U.S. and foreign currency and coins at the 58th annual Elgin Coin Club Show at the Elgin Moose Family Center, 925 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin. More than 25 dealers will participate. Free appraisals available. Door prizes will be given every hour. Free admission. For information, call (847) 888-1449 or (847) 809-9603, or see worksandwords.com/coins/ecc. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Randall Oaks Fall Festival

Head to the Randall Oaks Fall Festival for a hay bale maze, corn bin play area, fall treats, face painting, pumpkins and hayrides. It all takes place at the Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Admission is $3.25-$4; free for kids younger than 2. Most activities are included with general admission, but some require added fees. (847) 428-7131 or dtpd.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Slopes in sight

Find out about the latest winter sports trends and gear at the Windy City Ski & Snowboard Show this weekend at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $12 single-day admission. (847) 972-6521 or windycityskiandsnowboardshow.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Pumpkin Trolley

Hop on the old-time Pumpkin Trolley at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St. (Route 31), South Elgin. Ride to the museum's pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin. $2-$4. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Harmony men

Hear song hits from the 1950s, '60s and more when the harmonizing guys of Under the Streetlamp perform in concert at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $49-$59. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Bollywood bash

Lovers of Indian movies won't want to miss the show “Spirit of India” performed by the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $42; $40 students and seniors. (847) 895-3600 or prairiecenter.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Post-punk heroes

Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr has been earning critical and popular acclaim for its prickly guitar sound and the forceful, offbeat vocals from singer Joe Casey. It's latest album, “The Agent Intellect,” came out earlier this year to glowing reviews, and the band has been a favorite on the indie festival circuit. Protomartyr plays in Chicago this weekend. Amanda X and Negative Scanner are also scheduled to perform. At Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $15. Go to lh-st.com. 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Concerts

• Highland Park Strings with “A Season of Love” concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park. Classical, featuring the music of Schumann and Beethoven. Led by guest conductor Robert Hasty who is substituting for Francesco Milioto, and cellist Francisco Vila as soloist. Free. visit hpstrings.org.

• Mickey Gilley: 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

• Concordia University Chicago Wind Symphony Concert: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Instrumental ensemble from Concordia University Chicago performs traditional, contemporary, sacred and secular selections. Admission is free; however, a freewill offering will be taken. For information, contact the Rev. Timothy Kinne at (224) 360-2629.

• Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.

The Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show is at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. Courtesy of Thinkstock
"Under the Streetlamp" returns to the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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