Weekend picks: Pound of Flesh, Creedence Clearwater Revival

Pound of Flesh at Penny Road

Former Ministry member Darrell James and his electronic hard rock band Pound of Flesh is coming back to town as part of Penny Road Pub's Industry Night. Pound of Flesh has been a while in the making, as James, Steven McIntosh, Al Stehman and Michael X. Christian took their time perfecting their sound, but their recent album, "Refills," showcases that attention to detail, with remixes of tracks off 2014's "Pills." Catch them as they play with Radio Creeps, Grainshifter and Deadnation. Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington. $7. (847) 428-0562 or pennyroadpub.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20

Lego Train Show

The Northern Illinois Lego Train Club showcases its custom creations in the Lego Train Show at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. See Lego trains, in a wide variety of colorful scenes, all created from thousands of Lego bricks. Free admission; suggested donation is $4 person. (630) 510-4041 or dupagemuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21

Do you want to build a snowman?

Embrace the season at the Hawthorn Woods Winter Carnival in Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Highlights include a snowman-building contest, games, sledding, wagon rides, refreshments and more. Free admission. (847) 438-5500 or vhw.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20

Hops to it

Mardi Gras may be over, but you can keep the good times rolling at the second annual Beer Lovers Meetup on Bourbon Street tasting event featuring music from the band Zydeco VooDoo. Check it out Saturday at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $45-$55 (includes souvenir tasting glass and 25 drink samples); $10 designated driver ticket. (847) 782-2366 or lcfair.com. 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20

'MADtv' man

Catch up with comedian Bobby Lee ("MADtv," "Pineapple Express") when he performs a standup gig this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $24 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21

Chris lately

If you like comedian Chris Franjola from his TV work on "Chelsea Lately" and "Anarchy Afterword," then don't miss his standup gigs this weekend at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. zanies.com. $25 plus a two-item purchase. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20

Jazz dance

John Coltrane's 1965 album "A Love Supreme" is the main inspiration for "Walking with 'Trane," a modern dance piece performed by Urban Bush Women starting Thursday at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $30; $24 seniors. (312) 369-8330 or colum.edu/dance-center. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20

Art from Israel

View and purchase artwork by Israeli artists at the Israeli Art Show and Sale at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook. A representative from the Safrai fine art gallery in Jerusalem will be on hand to meet with guests and discuss the works. See oil paintings, watercolors, lithograph etchings and more. Free admission. (847) 205-9982. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21

Americana sound

American singer-songwriter Jason Isbell, a former member of Drive-By Truckers, performs in concert with Shovels and Rope on Saturday at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $39.50-$49.50. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20

Woodstock veterans

Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford are still touring with the reconstituted band Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Catch up with their roots-rock sound on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20

Animal Expo

Animal enthusiasts can get an up-close look at a variety of animals and look for a pet to bring home at the All Animal Expo, in Building 1 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Visitors can also purchase pet-related supplies, including food, bedding, toys and more. Birds, reptiles, hedgehogs, rabbits, chinchillas, kittens, puppies and more are showcased. Admission is $5. Kids ages 10 and younger are free when accompanied by a paying adult. allanimalexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21

Russian Winter Festival

Learn about Russian culture and traditions at the seventh annual Russian Winter Festival at Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 1800 Lee St., Des Plaines. The event features Russian folk musicians and dancers and a marketplace with handmade Russian crafts, jewelry and more. Guests can try Russian borscht and blini (crepes). Other highlights include a Russian tea, kids' crafts, the Snow Maiden's Castle and raffles. $2 donation; free for kids under age 12. (847) 299-2585 or english.holyvirginprotection.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21

Sport and politics

Relatives of Olympic athletes Jesse Owens and Ralph H. Metcalfe will be on hand for the opening of the visiting exhibit "Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936" today at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. $12; $8 seniors and students; $6 kids ages five to 11. (847) 967-4800 or ilholocaustmuseum.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21

Outdoors ahead

Find out about where to send your kids this summer at the Daily Herald Summer Camp Expo with lots of booths and camp representatives set up during the Chicago Wolves vs. Charlotte Checkers hockey game at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Expo admission included in game tickets ranging from $20.75-$37.25. (800) 745-3000 or chicagowolves.com/campexpo. Expo at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21; game begins at 3 p.m.

Concert for kids

The Fox Valley Philharmonic Orchestra presents its Children's Concert at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W. Downer Place, Aurora. Program features classical music with audience interaction. During intermission, kids can try playing various musical instruments in the Instrument Petting Zoo. Free; donations welcome. (630) 476-9072 or fvacademy.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21

Verlon Thompson

Folk artist Verlon Thompson performs in a Lake County Folk Club-sponsored concert at Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road, Green Oaks. Opening for Thompson is the Briar Road Band, with Dan Zahn on the guitar, vocalist Kate Moretti and Rusty Winchell on bass. $10-$15. (847) 602-8882 for reservations. thelakecountyfolkclub.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21

Music and dance fiesta

The long-lasting rock band Los Lobos teams up with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano for a special "Fiesta Mexico-Americana!" concert celebrating Latin music and dance tonight at in Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55-$66; $75 VIP table. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21

Upcoming concerts

Lee DeWyze, Wakey Wakey: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Q Bar, 2240 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights. Acoustic selections, alternative rock and more. $15-$50. (630) 893-9346 or visit qbarglendaleheights.com.

Credence Clearwater Revisited: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Classic rock. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Josh Caterer, 6'10, Aaron Williams Band: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Acoustic rock, rock. $8-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Howard & The White Boys: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Funky blues and more. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Afterlife featuring Sharam Jey with Alex Bentley-Dean, Kings of Class, Nikho, Intermodal and Carmen Fiorentino: 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Annex, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. House. Free before 11 p.m. (630) 291-5986 or housemusicsavedmylife.com.

Peter Oprisko with "Fabulous Frank" concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, Musical tribute to Frank Sinatra. Free. Register by calling (847) 259-6050 or online at rmlib.org.

Verlon Thompson: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road, Green Oaks. Call (847) 602-8882 for reservations. $10-$15. Concert is sponsored by the Lake County Folk Club. Visit thelakecountyfolkclub.org.

DuPage Band: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, Classic and contemporary rock. Free. (630) 529-3120 or mybpl.org.

Frankie Ballard: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. $25. Visit joesliverosemont.com.

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