Sunday picks: See sea animals up close in Schaumburg
Something fishy
See sea lions, small sharks and much more as part of the fourth annual Aquatic Experience this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $10-$30 daily tickets; $90 weekend pass. (800) 999-7295 or AquaticExperience.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6
Colorful creatures
Check out more than 70 unique frogs in the new hands-on "Frogs: A Chorus of Colors" exhibit at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago. See colorful tree frogs, bullfrogs, poison dart frogs and many more. Guests can pretend to be a flying frog on a mini-zip line, dress up in colorful frog costumes, watch videos and more. Admission is $9 for adults; $7 for students and seniors (60 and older); $6 for kids 3-12; and free for kids younger than 3. Thursdays are suggested donation days for Illinois residents. (773) 756-5100 or naturemuseum.org. Exhibit opens Saturday, Nov. 5, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 22. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
SOFA keepsakes
Find just the right objet d'art for your home or garden when the Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design (SOFA) Fair returns to Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $30 general admission three-day pass; $25 daily admission; $150 VIP early admission weekend pass and opening; $75 opening-night preview and three-day pass. (800) 595-7437 or sofaexpo.com. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6
A Dickens of a time
Olde England comes to historic downtown Antioch with lifelike figures representing scenes from Charles Dickens' Era. The Dickens Holiday Village Season kicks off with a Fall Festival that features a carnival, food, seasonal beverages and crafts in the municipal parking lot behind the shops on Main Street. Ticket prices vary, see antiochchamber.org. Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6
Fall Food Fest
Sample authentic Greek fare, plus enjoy live music, at the annual Fall Food Festival at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 E. Fifth Ave., Aurora. Drive-through and carryout services will be available. Free admission, but items run $6-$12. (630) 851-6106 or saintathanasios.com. Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6
Russian spectacular
Stravinsky's "Petruska" and Tchaikovsky's suites to "Sleeping Beauty" and "Swan Lake" make up the concert bill of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$65. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6
Close-up on campaigns
Actor and historian Terry Lynch of Histories For Kids/HFK Presents looks at presidential campaigns through the years in the "History Speaks: Mudslinging, Muckraking and Apple Pie: Presidential Campaigns, the Great American Pastime" program in Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Lynch revisits the Jefferson vs. Adams campaign of 1800, the Lincoln vs. Douglas campaign in 1860 and others. $7-$10. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org. 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6
Ingratiating 'Insomniac'
Comedian Dave Attell, famed for the former Comedy Central series "Insomniac," returns this weekend for another set of standup gigs at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7
Upcoming concerts
Elgin Symphony Orchestra with "Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake & Sleeping Beauty": 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, Classical. For ticket information, visit elginsymphony.org.
Apollo Chorus of Chicago: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, St. Paul of the Cross Church, 320 S. Washington St., Park Ridge. Choral music selections featuring songs from group's upcoming season as well as past favorites. Concert will feature works by Handel and Bach, as well as Broadway classics. Free. (847) 825-7605.
Palatine Concert Band: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St. Palatine. Concert is based on the theme of "Shakespeare & Love." $5-$8. cuttinghall.org.
Chicago Master Singers: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny/Northbrook. Classical. Program features Ernest Bloch's "Avodath Hakodesh: Sacred Service." Free preconcert lecture by Richard Boldrey one hour before each concert. $15-$48. (877) 825-5267 or chicagomastersingers.org.
The Cactus Blossoms, Big Sadie: 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago. $15. (773) 227-4433 or hideoutchicago.com.
Goo Goo Dolls: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, Genesee Theatre, 203. N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rock. $53-$93. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Visit geneseetheatre.com.
Kris Allen: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont. "American Idol" season eight winner Kris Allen performs songs from his new holiday album "Somethin About Christmas." Performance is part of a sneak-peek event for Fashion Outlets of Chicago's all-new Santa HQ experience. Free, (847) 928-7500 or fashionoutletsofchicago.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.