Sunday picks: World of dance comes to Chicago
A world of dance
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project's “Global Rhythms” offers audiences a chance to experience world dance from troupes like The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago and Step Afrika! at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $15-$55. (312) 334-7777 or harristheaterchicago.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27
‘Seussical the Musical'
The world of Dr. Seuss books come to life in “Seussical the Musical,” the 2000 Broadway musical adaptation of several Seuss tales, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $15. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27
Festival of Lights
The Cosley Zoo in Wheaton greets the holiday season with its annual Festival of Lights, which includes holiday light displays (starting at 3 p.m. daily) and a chance for kids to meet Santa Claus and make a holiday ornament at Santa's Craft Corner (from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 3 and 10). And, don't forget to visit the animals at the zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Free admission; $3 donation for the craft activities. (630) 665-5534 or cosleyzoo.org. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Friday, Dec. 30
Miniature wows
Marvel at amazing miniature trains and models of Chicago-area landmarks at the Wonderland Express, opening today at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. $10; $8 kids. $20 parking per vehicle. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 1
Christmas crafts
The annual Christmas Craft Show features art, handmade floral creations, plush items and more from 300 crafters from throughout the area. Get a start on holiday shopping at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission is $3. (847) 680-7200 or lcfair.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27
Chalet's Family Holiday Celebration
The Chalet Nursery and Garden Center welcomes the holiday season with its Family Holiday Celebration. Guests are invited to meet Santa's reindeer in person and have free s'mores, hot chocolate, hot cider and coffee. Kids won't want to miss the balloon artist and face painters. The event, at 3132 Lake St., Wilmette, also offers free educational sessions about sprucing up your home for the holidays. Free admission. Call (847) 256-0561 or visit ChaletNursery.com. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27
Nutcracker of the week
Salt Creek Ballet kicks off the holiday season with a touring revival of Tchaikovsky's classic Christmas-time ballet “The Nutcracker.” Salt Creek's production featuring a cast of more that 120 performers starts this weekend at Hinsdale Central Auditorium, 5500 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. $15-$31. (630) 769-1199 or saltcreekballet.org. 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, in Hinsdale; Also Saturday, Dec. 3, in Aurora; Saturday, Dec. 10, in University Park; and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18, in Skokie
‘Shrek' is back
If you missed seeing your favorite animated green ogre singing and dancing in Chicago last year, then head out to Rosemont for a return engagement of the big DreamWorks family show “Shrek the Musical” at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $22.50-$87.50. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27
‘Wonderful Life' radio play returns
Fox Valley Repertory reprises last year's production of “It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” adapted from Frank Capra's 1946 film. Director Rachel Rockwell and music director Tom Clear return, along with stars George Keating and Anna Hammonds. Experience it at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29.50-$39.50. (630) 443-0438 or foxvalleyrep.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27
‘The Lettermen Holiday Show'
Hear a mix of traditional Christmas favorites and hits by The Letterman in “The Lettermen Holiday Show” at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $34-$44. First and second-row tickets cost $59-$69. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27
Griffin @ 23
Griffin Theatre begins its 23rd season in a big way. The company snagged the rights to the Tony Award-winning #8220;Spring Awakening,#8221; Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's musical inspired by German writer Franz Wedekind's 19th-century play about a group of students' sexual awakening. Jonathan Berry directs and Alison Kane serves as music director. See it at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $28-$38. (773) 975-8150 or griffintheatre.com. Previews begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27; the show opens Dec. 4
The Met's #8216;Christmas Carol'
The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre debuts a new adaptation of #8220;A Christmas Carol#8221; by resident playwright Scott Woldman, with music arrangements by Micky York. See it at 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Tickets cost $28.50 for adults and $15.50 for kids. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27
Cuneo's Winter Wonderland
Be dazzled as you drive through 97 acres of colorful holiday lights and holiday scenes during the Cuneo Museum and Garden's annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show at 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. The show costs $5 per car Monday through Thursday and $10 per car Friday through Sunday. Visit cuneomansion.org or vernonhills.org. 6 to 10 p.m. nightly through Saturday, Dec. 31