Headin' out: Paul Rodriguez comes to Schaumburg

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Storytime for all ages

Picture book author Carolyn Crimi of Evanston reads from her new book, “Dear Tabby,” at a storytime event for all ages at the Book Stall at Chestnut Court. Some of Crimi's other children's books include “Principal Fred Won't Go to Bed” and “Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies.”

4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. The event is free and open to the public, but a $2 donation is suggested. A portion of the proceeds will go to assist the PAWS Chicago animal shelter. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

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What's old is new again

See a variety of antiques and collectibles from dealers throughout the United States at the Northern Illinois Antiques Dealers Association's 51st Annual Show. Items include furniture, pottery, textiles, paintings, folk art and more.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Forest Hills Lodge at Rockford Motor Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. Admission is $5. Parking is free. For information, e-mail niada@aol.com.

Get moving

The “On the Move in Arlington Heights” exhibit focuses on the way that people have traveled around the village of Arlington Heights throughout the years — whether by foot, horse, bicycle or car. The exhibit uses photos and artifacts from the Arlington Heights Historical Society's collections.

1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Free, but a suggested donation of $2 is recommended. (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org.

‘Seven Guitars'

See the final performance UIC's Department of Performing Arts production of “Seven Guitars” on Sunday. August Wilson's 1996 drama, set in the 1940s, follows a blues musician as he tries to get his life back on track.

2:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at UIC Theatre, 1044 W. Harrison St., Chicago. Tickets cost $11-$16. (312) 996-2939.

All that jazz

Spend a “jazzy” evening at FitzGerald's in Berwyn, as the Rob Parton Big Band joins musical forces with the St. Charles North High School Jazz Workshop and the Hersey High School Jazz Band for a program of jazz favorites.

6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $5-$10. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Paul Rodriguez

Comedian and actor Paul Rodriguez, known as one of the first “Latin Kings of Comedy,” brings his act to the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg. Rodriguez, who has been performing his stand-up comedy in both English and Spanish for three decades, has been featured on numerous TV shows and in films like “Blood Work,” “Ali” and “Rat Race.”

7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at The Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg, 5 Woodfield Road, in the Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg. Tickets cost $27. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com.

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‘Pattern Wizardry'

On Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Kohl Children's Museum opens its new exhibit, “Pattern Wizardry,” which features hands-on activities introducing children to the fundamentals of patterns and how they are building blocks in the natural and man-made world. Kids can follow a winding spiral path, enter a land of hexagons, create mosaics with pattern blocks and climb into a giant kaleidoscope.

Runs Tuesday, Feb. 22, through Monday, May 9, at the Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $7.50-$8.50. (847) 832-6600 or kohlchildrensmuseum.org.

‘Global Soccer Mom' in Glen Ellyn

Meet Wheaton mom, global activist and author Shayne Moore as she introduces her book, “Global Soccer Mom: Changing the World is Easier Than You Think,” at a book launch party at the Bookstore in Glen Ellyn. Wine and appetizers will be served.

7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To RSVP, call the store at (630) 469-2891 or e-mail justbook475@yahoo.com.

Winter Wood Wonders Art Festival

The Winter Wood Wonders Art Festival showcases a variety of forms of wooden art, along with demonstrations of wood carving, wood turning and other techniques of creating wooden art. The event also features a wooden art show, club exhibits, vendors and supplies, a silent auction, kids' activities and more. All proceeds benefit veterans' organizations.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Suggested donation of $3 for adults; free for kids age 12 and younger. Visit winterwoodwonders.com.