Sunday picks: Body art abounds at Tattoo Arts convention in Rosemont
Painful beauty
Be wowed by all of the body art on display at the 8th Annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $20 per day; $40 three-day pass; kids 12 and younger admitted free. (847) 692-2220 or villainarts.com or rosemont.com. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 19
Celebrating maple sugar
The Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, celebrates maple sugar with a pancake breakfast and demonstrations of maple syrup production at the annual Sugar Bush Fair. While you're there, enjoy a puppet show and hayrides and buy syrup and other treats. Along with pancakes, the breakfast features maple syrup, sausage, juice and coffee. Free admission to the fair; breakfast tickets cost $4-$7. (847) 985-2100 or parkfun.com. 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 19
Skunk cabbage
Join naturalists from the Forest Preserve District of Kane County on a hunt for skunk cabbage, a spring wildflower, during the "Skunk Cabbage" nature program at Camp Tomo Chi-Chi Knolls, 40W095 Freeman Road, Gilberts. Help search for skunk cabbage and learn about its traits on a guided walk. Note: The hike could go into muddy areas; dress accordingly. This family program is for all ages. Free. Advance registration required. (630) 444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com. For details, see kaneforest.com. 10 a.m. Sunday, March 19
A plethora of pets
Marvel at all different kinds of products and pets on show at the annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo this weekend at the Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. $10; $5 kids 3-12; $7 parking. (Please leave your pets at home). (847) 385-7500 or petchicago.com or arlingtonpark.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 19
Tiny trains
The Lake County Model Railroad Club showcases the hobby of model railroading and operates an HO scale permanent operating model railroad during its annual Spring Open House at 107 S. Main St. (rear entrance), Wauconda. The group's train layout reflects a theme of railroading back in the 1950-1970s, while using modern digital technology. Free. lcmrr.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 19
Celtic harp
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, musician Lillian Reasor performs traditional Celtic songs on the harp at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Reasor, a graduate of Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music, holds a degree in harp performance, and has won medals in numerous Irish music competitions. Free. Register at ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19
Classical concert
Elgin Symphony Orchestra concertmaster/violinist Isabella Lippi presents a free concert featuring works by Brahms and Mozart at the Gail Borden Public Library District's main library at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Free. Tickets available at the main library, the library's Rakow branch or the South Elgin branch. (847) 429-4597 or gailborden.info. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19
CSO in the suburbs
Internationally renowned Japanese pianist Mitsuko Uchida performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a concert led by maestro Riccardo Muti at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $60-$95; $15 students in Wheaton; $34-$210 in Chicago. (312) 294-3000 or cso.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19
Classical chamber
Hear works by Gustav Mahler, Rebecca Clarke and Chicago-based composer Robert Kritz when the Orion Ensemble performs the concert "Connections" at the Music Institute of Chicago Nichols Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students. orionensemble.org. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19
Upcoming concerts
Palatine Concert Band's "British Invasion" concert: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in the Altergott Auditorium at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. $5-$8. Children 12 and younger free. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance online at cuttinghall.org or by phone at (847) 202-5222.
East Avenue, One Steel Wound, Soulsharer, The Red Moons: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Progressive, metal. $8-$10. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.
Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 19, Grayslake Heritage Center, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake. Acoustic blues duo performs country, folk and Chicago blues tunes. Concert is sponsored by the Lake County Folk Club. Suggested donation $13-$18. Call (847) 602-8882 for reservations. Visit thelakecountyfolkclub.org.
Lakes Area Community Band: 7 p.m. Monday, March 20, at Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa. Free. lacb.org.
Meg Papadolias: Noon Tuesday, March 21, in Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium, 1347 Prairie St. in Aurora. Aurora University music instructor Meg Papadolias performs "The Tree of Life," a classical concert. Free. aurora.edu.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, and Wednesday, March 22, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. Rock. Tickets start at $59. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Airpark: 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Pop. $10. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.
The Sonics, The Evictions, Guns: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, Reggies, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. Garage rock. $25-$30. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.