Performances run most Tuesdays through Saturdays at 10 a.m., and added performances March 27, 29 and 30 at 12:30 p.m. 

The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his apprenticeship to a band of pirates on his 21^st birthday, is released from his servitude. Soon after, he meets the fair maiden Mabel, daughter of Major-General Stanley. The two fall instantly in love; but, as always, obstacles threaten to cause trouble for young Frederic. It turns out Frederic was born during the leap year which means even though he is 21 he has only had 5 birthdays, and is in fact indebted to the pirates for 63 more years. Bound by his own sense of duty, Frederic's only solace is that Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully. Performances run April 11-June 10. 

Chamber ensembles from the Civic Orchestra present free, interactive concerts in neighborhoods across Chicago.

Head down to Park Avenue Beach to try your hand at the age-old tradition of smelting using nets provided by the Park District. There a limited number of nets available. There will also be smelt available for tasting, songs and tales of the Great Lakes from Lee Murdock, and additional food available for purchase. Wear warm clothes.

Celebrate The Week of the Young Child with an ice cream social featuring ice cream, live music, crafts, safety presentations and a book fair (6:30-8:30 p.m. April 27). Plus, a Kid Rock 'n' Roll Demo, Nature Hikes, Safety City, and dance and theater performances and classes. Check www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/wotyc for more information.

A brass quintet from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago performs a chamber music concert for families with kids 5 and up.

Programs provide alternative TV-free activities taught by Geneva History Center volunteers, such as classic children's games (marbles, hopscotch, cats' cradle, pick-up sticks) and other historic children's entertainment. Check website for detailed activity descriptions and more information. Call (630) 232-4951 or email educator@genevahistorycenter.org with questions.

Exhibit includes bats, uniforms, contracts, team traveling suitcases and much more from Reggie Jackson. Items in the exhibit are presented in collaboration with the Mr. October Foundation for Kids, a non-profit organization to benefit at-risk children.

Roast marshmallows and hear autobiographical stories from community members and elders.

What can parents do to foster sibling collaboration, cooperation and friendship over the life course? Dr. William Pinsof draws from research literature and his decades of experience as a therapist to explore this question about one of our most complex relationships.