Sunday picks: Dupage Symphony Orchestra, Rob Schneider
Symphonic season
Cellist Nathan Mo joins with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra for the concert "Celebrate the Season" which includes Respighi's "Church Windows" and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5 today at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $14.50-$37.50. (630) 637-7469 or dupagesymphony.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Count your change
The Lake County Coin Club brings its annual Les Hannula Memorial Coin Show to Warren Township High School, 500 North O'Plaine Road (use the school's north entrance), Gurnee. The show features a variety of coins and jewelry, along with displays of club members' coin collections, items from dealers and a raffle for coins. Free. lakecountycoinclub-il.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Fan central
Gawk at costumed fans and the select visiting stars of horror, sci-fi and other series at the returning Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) this weekend at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. $30-$40 single-day admission; $5 children admission; $75 three-day pass. (312) 791-7000 or c2e2.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Chicagoland Family Pet Expo
Visit with dogs, cats, snakes, parrots and many other creatures at the 24th Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. See performances by the K9 Crew Trick Dog Thrill Show, Sailor the Poodle and more. Plus, don't miss the entertainment, demonstrations, pet products, hundreds of animal-rescue groups, "wiener dog" races and other events. $10 for adults (get $1 off at petchicago.com); $5 for kids (3-12); parking is $7 (cash only). Guests are asked to leave their own pets at home. petchicago.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20
On track
Get a glimpse at all kinds of miniature trains and landscapes at the Lake County Model Railroad Club Open House today at 107 S. Main St., Wauconda. No admission charge. lcmrr.org. 11 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Personalized ink
See plenty of elaborate examples of body art at the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $20 single-day entry; $40 three-day pass. (847) 692-2220 or villainarts.com. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Rolling down the rails
The Lake County Model Railroad Club showcases an HO scale permanent operating model railroad at its Spring Open House at 107 S. Main St. (rear entrance), Wauconda. The layout focuses on a theme of railroading in the 1950s through '70s and uses the latest digital technology. Free admission. Bring a nonperishable item for donation to the Wauconda Food Pantry to receive a raffle ticket for a door prize. lcmrr.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Symphonic Scandinavia
Vladimir Kulenovic conducts music of the Danish composer Carl Nielsen and Finnish composer Jean Sibelius with the Lake Forest Symphony this weekend at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $35-$47. (847) 543-2300 or lakeforestsymphony.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Modern movement
Alejandro Cerrudo's "The Impossible," Gustavo Ramirez Sansano's "I am Mister B" and a world premiere by Lucas Crandall are all on the bill for the Spring Series of concerts by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $30-$99. (312) 334-7777 or hubbardstreetdance.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Have a blast!
Kids: Get your Nerf Blasters ready for the Nerf Blaster tournament at the First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Bring your own Nerf Blasters; mandatory eye protection and foam darts will be provided. A spaghetti dinner follows the tournament. Reservations required by Saturday, March 19. Admission to the tournament is free; donations are welcome for the dinner. For information and registration, email sue.almerigi@fccdp.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Real Rob
There's one last chance to catch comedian Rob Schneider ("Real Rob," "Encino Man") performing standup tonight at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33-$38 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Musical duo
Folk and gospel artists and storytellers Kim Harris and Reggie Harris perform in a Lake County Folk Club-sponsored concert at Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road, Green Oaks. $10-$15. Call (847) 602-8882 for reservations. thelakecountyfolkclub.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Upcoming concerts
Shamrock Ragsters: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Marchtin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Quartet performs Irish and Celtic tunes, along with bluegrass, Dixieland jazz and old time blues. Refreshments served. Free. For tickets, visit the library's welcome desk, call (847) 259-6050, or go to rmlib.org.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra with "Celebrate the Season" concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville, Classical works by Respighi, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. $12-$35. 630-637-7469 or dupagesymphony.org.
Lutenist Nigel North: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. Concert is part of the Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn, featuring music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Admission is $20 for adults. Tickets only available at the door (via cash or check. No credit cards). Youth under age 16 are free. Visit libertyprairie.org/earlymusic.
Brian Fallon & The Crowes, Austin Plaine: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Rock. $25-$60. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com.
Kane Brown: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. $12. For ages 21 and older. Visit joesliverosemont.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.