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Sunday picks: Last chance at laughs with Orny Adams

Posted March 30, 2014 5:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart and Scott C. Morgan

Comedian Orny Adams performs at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg. Courtesy of Dan Dion

Springfest Expo: The Lindenhurst-Lake Villa Chamber of Commerce hosts its SpringFest Expo at Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way Drive, Lake Villa. Highlights include the Lake Villa Lions Club's pancake breakfast, a stilt walker, activities from the Busy Brains Interactive Children's Museum, bouncy games, local business exhibitors with food, cars and more. Free admission; llvchamber.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30

Memories for sale: The 20th annual World's Fair Memorabilia Show places its focus on the 1933-34 Chicago Century of Progress World's Fair at the Elk Grove Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village. $6; $5 seniors; $20 for 9 a.m. preview. (630) 467-0100 or worldsfairshow.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30

Vintage prints: This year's International Vintage Poster Fair carries the theme of Ideas and Innovation: A Century of Vintage Posters this weekend at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St., Chicago. $20 Friday preview benefit; $15 weekend pass (Saturday and Sunday). (800) 856-8069 or posterfair.com. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30

'Lyle Finds His Mother': See the popular children's book character Lyle the crocodile come to life onstage in the musical “Lyle Finds His Mother” at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago. Based on the popular “Lyle” children's book series by Bernard Waber, the production focuses on Lyle, a giant, green crocodile who lives with a human family in New York City. $15; (773) 761-4477 or lifelinetheatre.com. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 30

Jazz in the afternoon: The 17-member Jazz Consortium Big Band presents a concert at the Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St., Algonquin. The program features music from legendary big band performers including Glenn Miller, to modern selections by Maynard Ferguson and others. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door; (847) 658-5308 or algonquinucc.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30

'Comedian' star: See why Orny Adams was prominently featured in Jerry Seinfeld's documentary “Comedian” when he continues performances this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 30

The International Vintage Poster Fair returns to the Chicago Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30.

U.S. gold medal Olympic Champions Meryl Davis, left, and Charlie White, are set to appear in the 2014 edition of "Stars on Ice" coming the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Saturday, May 3. Associated Press File Photo

Frog enthusiasts are invited to the "Fabulous Frogs" program at the Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin.

The 17-member Jazz Consortium Big Band presents a concert at the Congregational Church of Algonquin. Courtesy of the Jazz Consortium Big Band

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