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Sunday picks: Riverdance, 'Viennese Concert'

Percussive return

After a four-year absence, the international music and dance revue “Riverdance” returns to North America with its “20th Anniversary World Tour” featuring new production designs starting Tuesday at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $27-$82. (800) 775-2000 or broadwayinchicago.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10

Froggy days

See oversized frogs created by North Carolina-based sculptor J.A. Cobb doing everyday human activities as part of “Ribbit! The Exhibit” at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $14; $12 seniors; $9 youth ages two to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 25

Outpouring of operetta

Hear plenty of song hits from classic operettas by composers like Strauss, Lehar, Kalman and more when Soirée Lyrique performs “A Viennese Concert” on Sunday at the First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago St., Elgin. $15-$30 suggested donation. (224) 595-1526 or soireelyrique.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10

History Speaks

Learn about the life of Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of famed writer F. Scott Fitzgerald (“The Great Gatsby”), in the History Speaks Lecture Series in the Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Zelda was a socialite, flapper, writer, painter and actress. Historian Lynn Rymarz discusses the Fitzgeralds' love story and how Zelda influenced her husband's writings. $6-$7; advance tickets save $1. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10

The ringing of the bells

Handbell choirs from the First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, All Saints Lutheran Church of Palatine and the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Des Plaines join forces for a Handbell Concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Free; donations accepted. (847) 299-5561. 6 p.m. Sunday, April 10

Upcoming concerts

Naperville Men's Glee Club with “The American Heroes Concert”: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Concert uses music, drama, and visual arts and includes patriotic favorites, pop tunes, and folk songs. $10-$18. Visit napervillemensgleeclub.org.

Handbell concert: 6 p.m. Sunday, April 10, First Congregational Church, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Concert features the music of three bell choirs from First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, All Saints Lutheran Church of Palatine and First Congregational UCC of Des Plaines. A freewill offering will be collected during the concert. For information, call (847) 299-5561.

OT1, Murton Dur, Rough Draft, Welcome to Jonestown: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aprilil 10, Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Rock. $11. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.

“The Bible” Tour 2016: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Performers include Matthew West, Sidewalk Prophets, Aaron Shust, Love & The Outcome and Blanca. $33-$59. Visit ticketmaster.com.

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

"Ribbit! The Exhibit," featuring works by North Carolina-based sculptor J.A. Cobb, is at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle through Sunday, Sept. 25.
Rough Draft brings original rock and covers to the Elbo Room Sunday, April 10. Courtesy of Rough Draft
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