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Posted March 17, 2021 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Tenor Martin Luther Clark performs in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Ryan Opera Center gala concert “Magical Music Around the World.” Courtesy of Kyle Flubacker/Lyric Opera of Chicago

Global opera

The Lyric Opera of Chicago shines a spotlight on its Ryan Opera Center ensemble members with “Magical Music Around the World.” The virtual concert gala begins streaming on Sunday and is free, but donations are appreciated. lyricopera.org. Premiering at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 21

Music director Craig Terry accompanies mezzo-soprano Kathleen Felty as part of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Ryan Opera Center gala concert "Magical Music Around the World." Courtesy of Kyle Flubacker/Lyric Opera of Chicago

Sweet harvest

Learn how maple tree sap becomes syrup during Maple Sugaring demonstrations at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. $5; advance registration is required. (630) 876-5900 or dupageforest.org/kline-creek-farm. 1-3:50 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21 and 27-28

Art icon

College of DuPage is a sponsor of the virtual gala “For the Love of Frida: Bringing It Home” in advance of this summer's exhibit “Friday Kahlo: Timeless Exhibition” at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn. There is a delivered three-course meal for some packages, plus virtual tours and classes on Saturday. $50-$250. (630) 942-2426 or atthemac.org. 5 p.m. Saturday, March 20

Porchlight Music Theatre honors Broadway actress and Chicago native Felicia Fields as part of its "Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway" fundraiser and virtual concert.

Broadway rock

Porchlight Music Theatre honors Felicia P. Fields on Saturday with the 2021 Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre in Chicago. There's also a virtual concert “Chicago Sings Rock & Roll Broadway.” $25-$500 for virtual concert; after party is free. porchlightmusictheatre.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20; available to view through April 18

Arf along

Dog Admission Day returns to the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, and there are staggered entry times. $15, $13 seniors, $10 kids; $5 per dog. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 7 a.m. to sunset Sunday, March 21

Birthday Bach

Bach Week Festival performs music of its namesake German composer and two contemporaries for “Happy Birthday, Bach.” The virtual concert is streamed online Sunday from the Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Free, but donations are appreciated. (847) 269-9050 or bachweek.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 21

Singer Glykeria performs during Greektown Chicago's 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day virtual event and concert.

Online opa!

Greektown Chicago showcases historical photographs and features singer Glykeria in concert for a virtual 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day event. Free. greektownchicago.org. 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25

Lockdown dance

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performs “In Any Event,” a new 30-minute dance film choreographed by Penny Saunders to reflect on one year of coronavirus lockdown. It premieres on Thursday. Free, but advance registration is required and donations are appreciated. hubbardstreetdance.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, March 25 and 27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28

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