Fun things to do: Be wowed by celebrity impersonator Jeff Tracta
Holiday Steamroller: For more than 40 years, Mannheim Steamroller has been synonymous with Christmas. With their rock-driven twists on classical holiday songs, they'll deliver two spectacle-packed live shows at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets start at $59. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Musical book: The Greg Duncan Latin Ensemble teams with Arlington Heights Memorial Library's One Book One Village selection of “The Book of Unknown Americans” by Cristina HenrÃquez for a concert at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 122 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Free, but reservations required. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Blues salute: Singers Karen Marie Richardson, Angela Ingersoll and Katie Deal channel famous late entertainers in the revue “I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues: A Salute to Ella, Judy & Patsy” at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $34. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Impersonator extraordinaire: Laugh and marvel at Jeff Tracta as he performs more than 100 spot-on impressions of rock stars, actors and more at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $39-$62. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Berlioz bash: The New Philharmonic delves into the music of French composer Hector Berlioz with guest soloist Baird Dodge, principal second violin for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $49. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.
Family affair: Musicians Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy team up with their kids to share stories, songs and dances in the concert “Vision From Cape Breton and Beyond: A Celtic Family Celebration” at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $45-$52; $44-$51 seniors; $12-$15 students. (847) 543-2300 or clcillinois.edu/tickets. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.