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Chicago a cappella's new concert, "THE BIRDS AND THE BEES," will get you ready for spring. Catch one of two performances this weekend at the Anne and Howard Gottlieb Hall, Merit School of Music or Nichols Concert Hall. April 16, 8 p.m., 38 S. Peoria St.; April 18, 4 p.m., 1490 Chicago Ave., (773) 755-1628, Evanston, www.chicagoacappella.org/.... Below: A sample from "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square."
Kick off the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo by heading to the CUNA-CON PARTY at neighborhood bar Cuna. The evening will include gift certificate prizes for both the Best Dressed Female Comic Book Character and Best Dressed Male Comic Book Character at 1 a.m., drink specials and other festivities. April 16: cocktail reception, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; DJ Jesse De La Pena spins music, 10 p.m.-close. 1113 W. Belmont Ave., (312) 224-8588, www.cunachicago.com.
Check out one of only 26 known prints of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE at North Grand High School. Owned by Hollywood producer Norman Lear, this copy is on tour to give people a chance to see a piece of history. April 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 4338 W. Wabansia Ave., (773) 534-8520, www.pearsonschool.com/....
Find vintage garden furnishings, botanical art and other treasures of days gone by at the 10th annual ANTIQUES AND GARDEN FAIR at the Chicago Botanic Garden. April 16-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15, parking is $20. 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, (847) 835-5440, www.chicagobotanic.org/antiques. Photo courtesy EnjoyIllinois.com
Saturday is RECORD STORE DAY, a day to celebrate (and support) the independent music seller. A number of local shops are participating with live music performances, good deals on vinyl and CDs, and more. April 17. Laurie's Planet of Sound, 4639 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 271-3569; Beverly Records, 11612 S. Western Ave., (773) 779-0066; Platterpus Records, 40 S. Addison Rd., Addison, (847) 490-5696; www.recordstoreday.com/Venues.
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Chicago a cappella's new concert, "THE BIRDS AND THE BEES," will get you ready for spring. Catch one of two performances this weekend at the Anne and Howard Gottlieb Hall, Merit School of Music or Nichols Concert Hall. April 16, 8 p.m., 38 S. Peoria St.; April 18, 4 p.m., 1490 Chicago Ave., (773) 755-1628, Evanston, www.chicagoacappella.org/.... Below: A sample from "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square."
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