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Sunday picks: Celebrate Profiles in Excellence

Honoring youth

Join the Lake County Forest Preserves for a tribute to African-American youth at the 33rd Annual Profiles in Excellence program at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Hear the stories of kids who stand up for civil rights and freedom, plus enjoy music and dance performances. The event is part of the forest preserve district's celebration of Black History Month. Free admission and refreshments. (847) 968-3477 or lcfpd.org. 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7

'Brush Up' on the Bard

The "Brush Up Your Shakespeare" national juried art show, featuring artwork inspired by Shakespeare's works, comes to the David Adler Music and Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The exhibition is part of "First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare," a national traveling exhibit at the Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda. The Adler exhibition displays ceramics, painting, textiles and photography. Free. adlercenter.org. Normal exhibit hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, closed Friday. Runs Friday, Feb. 5, through Saturday, Feb. 27

Chocolate market

Start doing your Valentine's shopping early by visiting more than 20 vendors at a Chocolate Expo this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $9; $8 for seniors; $6 for children ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6 and 7

Breweriana showcase

The Bullfrog Chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America hosts its annual Super Bowl Sunday Beer Can and Breweriana Show at the American Legion Hall, 514 S. Main St., Wauconda. A wide variety of beer-related items, including beer cans, will be offered. Admission is $1. bcca.com. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7

Winter transport

Meet up with enthusiastic owners of historic winter transport at the 8th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride & Show on Sunday at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. No admission charge. (847) 682-9110 or waucondaparks.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7

Big screen bowl

Experience the clash of the Denver Broncos versus Carolina Panthers when the 2016 Super Bowl is shown on the big screen Sunday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. No admission charge. (630) 962-7000 or oshow.com. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7

Upcoming concerts

The Chordmasters barbershop quartet: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St., Roselle. Classic oldies to modern tunes. Audience participation encouraged. Free. No registration required. (630) 529-1641 or roselle.lib.il.us.

Agape Ringers: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. Handbell ensemble. Refreshments follow the concert. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. agaperingers.org.

E. Faye Butler: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Northlight Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Jazz, pop, show tunes and more. $70. (847) 673-6300 or northshore center.org.

The Falconaires Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $5-$10. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

The Heard, Bumpus: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Emporium Arcade Bar, 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Funk, soul. $7-$10. (773) 697-7922 or emporiumchicago.com.

The Soft Moon, Ritual Howls, Running, The Pirate Twin DJs: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Post-punk, punk. $15-$18. (312) 526-3851 or thaliahallchicago.com.

Winger, Firehouse: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

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

  Check out the 8th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride & Show Sunday, Feb. 7, at Cook Park in Wauconda. Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
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