Sunday picks: Bon Jovi rocks the United Center

Livin' on a Prayer

Bon Jovi is true rock royalty, sporting singalong anthems along with numerous awards and nominations during three decades in the spotlight. This fan favorite rolls into town with the band's "This House Is Not for Sale" tour Sunday, March 26, with Iowa-based 35th & Taylor opening. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Tickets start at $19.75. (312) 455-4500 or unitedcenter.com.

Derby time

Boys and girls between the ages of 7 to 20 will be racing each other at the Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Race this weekend at the Charlestowne Mall, 3800 E. Main St., St. Charles. No charge for spectators, but there is a fee and registration required to race. (630) 841-8832 or soapboxderby.org/greater/chicago. 7:30 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26

All Around the House Quilt Show

See quilts of various colors and sizes - many of them antique - at the 10th Annual All Around the House Quilt Show at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville. Quilt-related books, patterns and blocks will be for sale, too. Make an appointment to meet with a certified quilt appraiser at the show by calling (815) 713-1963. Admission is $4 for adults; $1 for kids 5-17. Pay at the door. bensenvilleparkdistrict.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Meet me at the fair

Collectors and dealers can buy, sell and trade items related to World's Fairs from 1876 to the present at the 23rd Annual World's Fair Memorabilia Show at the Elk Grove Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village. The main focus of the show is on the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair, with continuous showings of home movies and newsreels on video from that fair. There will also be items from the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition, and more than 20 tables of World's Fair items for sale. $5-$6. worldsfairshow.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Just a gem!

Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils and minerals when the Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois hosts its Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show in buildings two and three of the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Highlights include a used book sale; demonstrations about collections from various club members; displays from the Field Museum of Natural History and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art; live and silent auctions and more. Free. esconi.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Zombie gathering

Fans of TV shows like "The Walking Dead," "Sons of Anarchy," "Arrow" and more won't want to miss seeing many of those series' stars at the dual Walker Stalker convention and Heroes and Villains Fan Fest this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. Rosemont. $90 for two-day admission; $45-$55 for daily admission; premium packages are also available. (847) 692-2220 or rosemont.com/desconvention. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Maple Syrup Hikes

Watch how sap from sugar maple trees turns into pure maple syrup during the Maple Syrup Hikes at Edward L. Ryerson Woods, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Hikes are led by the Lake County Forest Preserve nature educators. Registration is required. $6; free for kids younger than 3. (847) 968-3321 or lcfpd.org. One-hour hikes run every half-hour from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Barn dance

Everyone is invited to put on their dancing shoes for the Barn Dance at Grace Lutheran Church, 493 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn. Jonathan Whitall and Friends will perform live fiddle music, and contra dance caller Meg Dedolph teaches and calls all dances. Dance experience is not necessary; beginners are welcome. For details, contact Meg Dedolph at meg.dedolph@gmail.com or call (630) 469-1555. 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Jazz man

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee stars in the Lyric Opera of Chicago presentation of composer Daniel Schnyder and librettist Bridgette A. Wimberly's "Charlie Parker's Yardbird." The 2015 jazz-inflected opera plays Sunday at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $35-$125. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Balancing acts

Marvel at the amazing flexibility and precise balancing skills of the Golden Dragon Acrobats. The touring Chinese troupe returns on Sunday to the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $35; $25 for kids ages 12 and under. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Ailey returns

Cheer on former South Elgin dancer Sarah Daley as she performs with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on its 47th annual visit to Chicago for repertory performances at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $33-$115. (800) 982-2787 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Motor muscle

Ride Truck and Megasaurus are two of the oversized and mighty vehicles coming to Monster Truck Nationals this weekend at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $18-$43; $10 parking. (888) 732-7784 or searscentre.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Friendly tribute

Kirsti Manna and Jonathan Birchfield celebrate two great American singer-songwriters in "You've Got a Friend - The Music of James Taylor and Carole King." The tribute concert plays this weekend at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, $40, $39 seniors, $15 students, (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26

'Stand Beside Her'

Country star Jo Dee Messina ("Heads Carolina, Tails California," "That's the Way") performs in concert tonight at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $55-$65. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 6 p.m. Sunday, March 26

A comic Canadian

Catch up with Canadian comedian Ian Bagg ("Last Comic Standing," "Make Me Laugh") when he performs standup sets starting Thursday at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Metal men

British heavy metal bands UFO ("Back Into My Life") and Saxon ("Wheels of Steel") share a concert bill with James Nichols tonight at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $69-$125. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Going for baroque

William Jon Gray conducts the Music of the Baroque Chorus and Orchestra in two concerts of "Glorious Chorus - Bach & Vivaldi" today and Monday at two locations: the North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; then at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago. $27-$75. (312) 551-1414 or baroque.org. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in Skokie; 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, in Chicago

Upcoming concerts

American Heritage Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, Maple Street Chapel, 200 S. Main St., Lombard, The 21-piece orchestra is joined by the Impulse Movement Company dance ensemble for a pops concert. $20. maplestreetchapel.org.

"You've Got a Friend" concert with Kirsti Manna and Jonathan Birchfield: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in the Mainstage Theatre at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Pop, rock. Musical tribute to Carole King and James Taylor. $15-$40. Call (847) 543-2300 (option 5), or visit clcillinois.edu/tickets.

Music of the Baroque: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $27-$75, (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.

Bon Jovi: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. Tickets start at $19.75. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Wake Island, Rakunk, Red Jr., LAIK: 7 p.m. Monday, March 27, Subterranean Downstairs, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.

Cory Branan, Woodrow hart & the Haymaker: 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $15. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.

Marty Sammon & Friends: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

BTS Live Trilogy Episode III- The Wings Tour: 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. For ticket information call (800) 745-3000, or visit ticketmaster.com.

Dude Same, The Fonzie Scheme, The Regular: 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted, Chicago. $5. (773) 248-8400 or tonicroom.ticketfly.com.

Twin Peaks, Red Grave, Deeper (benefit show for the ACLU): 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago. $25. (773) 276-3600 or emptybottle.com.

TobyMac: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $15-$69.75. (847) 732-7784 or searscentre.com.

José James, Nate Smith, Corey King: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20.25-$36.25. (847) 492-8860 or evanstonspace.com.

The Shades, Brendan Fletcher: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $20-$35. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com.

The Devilish Winks, Old Grand Dad, Elijah Berlow: 9 p.m. Thursday, March 30, Quenchers Saloon, 2401 N. Western Ave., Chicago. $5. (773) 276-9730 or quenchers.com.

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