Sunday picks: Snuggle up to these Husky Heroes in Lisle
Sled dogs
Snow or no snow, the Husky Heroes event returns this weekend to the Morton Arboretum. See sled-pulling demonstrations and learn about husky dog adoptions at 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Included with regular admission of $14; $12 seniors; $9 youth ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28
Fisher bait
The Chicagoland Fishing Travel and Outdoor Expo returns with lots of seminars, product booths and other activities at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $12; $3 ages 5 to 11. (847) 303-4100 or sportshows.com/chicago. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28
Lift offs
Cheer on the brave ski jumpers competing in the Junior National Qualifier and other events at the Norge Ski Club International Winter Tournament 2018 this weekend at 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove. $10 to $15. (847) 639-9718 or norgeskiclub.com. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28
Disney princesses
Princesses from "Moana," "Frozen," "Beauty and the Beast" and more animated films are featured in the tour of "Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream" starting Wednesday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20-$75. The production then moves on Wednesday, Jan. 31, to the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $20-$75. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com or unitedcenter.com. In Rosemont through Sunday, Jan. 28; then in Chicago from Wednesday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 4
Fallen woman
The New Philharmonic gets tragic with concert performances of Verdi's beloved opera "La Traviata" this weekend at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55; $53 seniors. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28
Concert highlights
• Reanimate The Fallen, Over The Sun, New House, Observing With Annie, Mallory Ann: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. $10. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.
• Split Lip Rayfield, Gin Palace Jesters: 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $12-$15. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
• MER's Music Showcase: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Free. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
• Curious Grace & Black Rabbit, The Viaducts, Local Motive: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.
• The Renaissance Tour featuring Ren Thomas, Mood Swangz and Handz Solo, Pozlyrix, Nightwalker, Chicago Turntablist Authority: 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $5. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
• Gin & Jokes comedy and hip-hop open mic hosted by Mikey to the P: 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at Rhyme or Reason, 1938 W. Division St., Chicago. Free; drink package is available. (773) 687-8240 or rhymeorreasonchicago.com.
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