Sunday picks: Adam Ferrara brings standup to Schaumburg
‘Rescue Me' man
If you love the FX series “Rescue Me” or the American version of “Top Gear,” then don't miss comedian Adam Ferrara as he continues a standup comedy gig this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3
Bye-bye choo-choos
Time is running out to catch the holiday run of the Wonderland Express. See model trains chug by miniature Chicago-area monuments through Sunday at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. $12; $10 seniors and kids. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3
Winter WonderFest
Indoor ice skating, climbing walls, decorated trees and rides, including an indoor Ferris wheel, are part of the celebration at the 15th Annual PNC Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. General admission is $9 online or $10 at the door. Some activities require additional fees. Any guest under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children ages 2 and younger will receive a free-admission wristband at the box office. (312) 595-5155 or navypier.com. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3
Snowmobiles galore
See a wide variety of one-of-a-kind snowmobiles — some dating back 92 years — at the new snowmobile exhibit at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. Snowmobiles from the 1920s to the 1980s are showcased. Admission is $14.95 for adults; $8.95 for children (ages 5-12); $12.95 for seniors (65 and older); $11.95 for veterans and military with ID card; free for military in uniform and kids under age 5. (815) 385-3644 or volocars.com. Museum is open daily (including New Year's Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibit runs through April.
Fall Grande Finale Concert
Musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera Orchestra will take part in the Northbrook Public Library's 23rd Annual Fine Arts Fall Grand Finale Concert titled “Golden Age of Classical Music.” Performers include violinist Sarah Michelle Greene, cellist Mark Lekas and double bass player Collins Trier. Free. (847) 272-6224 or northbrook.info. The Northbrook Public Library is at 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan 3
Co-Stanza hits HOB
Co-Stanza (otherwise known as Naperville's Jack Costanza) has been writing about young life in the suburbs since 2012, but in 2014 he decided it was time to put the words to music. Co-Stanza's primary tool is his lyrical rapping, but he also weaves in elements of pop, as in the heartfelt ukelele-driven “Letters.” Catch him at the House of Blues Sunday, Jan. 3, when he headlines a set of local talent, including Hoffman Estates' hip-hop artist Fiction, Park Ridge-born Underground Empire, The Pigeon Boys, Naperville's Karina and Lady First, alternative pop rockers hailing from Wheaton. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Tickets are $10 from a band member or $15 at the door. (800) 745-3000 or concerts.livenation.com.
Upcoming concerts
Fine Arts Fall Grand Finale Concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan 3, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, The library's 23rd season of Fine Arts Fall concludes with a “Golden Age of Classical Music” finale concert, featuring select musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera Orchestra. Free. (847) 272-6224 or northbrook.info.
Repercussion: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Rock, electronic and more. $12-$15. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.
Sugar Blue: Unplugged: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. Blues. $10-$15. For ages 21 and older. (773) 342-0452 or rosaslounge.com.
“Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Rock, pop and more. Program features Elvis Presley tribute artists Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter and Ryan Pelton. Special guests include Presley's award winning backup singers, The Sweet Inspirations. $22-$51. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.
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