A major antiques show, date night options, entertainment at Morton Arboretum, vintage cars, debut of performance venue, festival fun and an arts weekend are all on tap in DuPage and Cook counties.

Morton Arboretum unveils its latest whimsical sculptures, while classical orchestras and choirs along with a Taylor Swift tribute shake up the musical scene, native plants buoy the environment and a walking murder mystery takes a Japanese twist.

May Fest will bloom at Cantigny, while Wheaton separately plays host to a mac-and-cheese festival. Concerts will showcase folk and classical artists, while the game's afoot for "Miss Holmes Returns."

Art in Wilder Park and Lilac Time lead off festival fun, and there's also a DuPage and Cook lineup of hit rock bands, classical gems, kite flying and history tours.

An acclaimed guest violinist, a debut Spring Fest at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and a winning fish fry and foreign film will be part of the fun.

A St. Patrick's Day eve concert, a noted guest flutist showcased by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, jazz greats, military memorabilia and a day devoted to native plants are featured in DuPage and Cook counties.

Eclectic entertainment and attractions spice the Valentine's Day weekend across the suburbs.

Critics praise Guido Sant’Anna, who gained international recognition in 2022 when, at age 17, he became the first South American violinist to win the prestigious International Fritz Kreisler Competition in Vienna.

Scheduled to perform are Fox Valley Jazz Big Band, Fox Chamber Singers, Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Valley Brass Band.

Royal flourishes touch the musical history of acclaimed Camerata Chicago, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding in Wheaton.

The Holiday Spectacular concert is Friday, Dec. 8, in Crystal Lake.

Guest artist will be Serbian violinist Stefan Milenkovich, and members of the Serbian royal family will attend.

Two performances of "Welcome Bach!" will kick off the season for the St. Charles Singers, joined by a period-instrument ensemble for the first time.

Internationally performing guitarist Ana Vidovic will join the ESO concerts Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5 and 6.

The concert features guest vocalists and The Adrian Dunn Singers.