Weekend picks: LeAnn Rimes brings cheer to Genesee
Rimes holiday times
Country star LeAnn Rimes offers up some down-home holiday cheer with her “Today is Christmas Tour 2016” featuring guests The Bundys at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $38-$58. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Unique gifts
More than 600 artists specializing in fashion, jewelry, photography, furniture and more sell their work as part of The One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago starting Thursday at the Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th floor, Chicago. $12; kids ages 12 and under admitted free. oneofakindshowchicago.com. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1 and 2; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Broadway romance
The critically acclaimed 2016 Broadway revival of “She Loves Me” by “Fiddler on the Roof” creators Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick was recorded for posterity. If you missed the musical comedy, see it Thursday at select cinema locations in Addison, Chicago, Deer Park, Elgin, Evanston, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Lombard, Mount Prospect, Naperville, Niles, Rosemont, South Barrington, Warrenville and Woodridge. Tickets vary by venue, but largely $18-$20. Visit fathomevents.com. 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1
Dickens in Dundee
Dickens in Dundee once again brings the magic of the season to the villages of East and West Dundee. Tree-lighting ceremonies kick things off at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in East Dundee and at 7 p.m. Friday in West Dundee. See local merchants' windows come to life during the Living Windows event. The Spirit of Christmas Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Second Street in West Dundee and travels across the Main Street Bridge into East Dundee and ends near the Dundee Township Visitors Center (The Depot) on River Street. Don't miss the gingerbread house crafts, the Festival of Trees, Santa's petting zoo and a visit from Santa Claus. Free. See dickensindundee.org/ for a schedule of events. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
88 keys and more
Composer-pianist Jim Brickman brings his “Comfort and Joy Holiday Tour” with special guests Kris Allen, Anne Cochran and Tracy Silverman to the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $56-$75. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Dancing Christmas
More than 120 performers appear in Schaumburg Dance Ensemble's 22nd annual staging of Tchaikovsky's classic Christmas ballet “The Nutcracker” starting this weekend at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $28; $18 students and seniors. (847) 895-3600 or prairiecenter.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and 9; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3, 4 and 11; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10
Relive the '80s
Rock out to radio hits from the 1980s at the K HITS Winter Wonderland concert featuring Eddie Money, Wang Chung, Naked Eyes and Tommy Tutone at Joe's Live at MB Financial Park, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. $15-$100. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Prairie Spirits
The Prairie Spirits Dance Troupe performs its Winter Dance Concert, a program of contemporary dances including original works choreographed by CLC faculty and guest artists, in the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $3-$10. jlc.clcillinois.edu. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
Rebel Soul Revival, Saigon Kick at Reggies
Music is Elburn dweller Matt Keen's life, with his weekly Wednesday acoustic gigs at Gino's Brewing Co. in River North (500 N. LaSalle St., Chicago), fronting the electronic funk group Suga Groove, and playing lead guitar and vocals in the blues rock band Rebel Soul Revival. Bandmates Aaron Martinez, Drew Doepke and Kevin McMahon hold Rebel Soul Revival true on a classic rock course, but they don't mind picking up some jam, reggae and soul along the way. Catch them when they play in support of Miami-based rock and metal band Saigon Kick at Reggies Friday. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Reggies, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $20-$25; $50 for VIP. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Laughs a lot
Get your fill of comic Kathleen Madigan this weekend with two routines promising “adult language and themes.” Madigan's “The Mermaid Lady Tour” happens Friday at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $38.50-$48.50. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org. She performs her “Bothering Jesus Tour” Saturday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $35-$44. (630) 942-4000 for atthemac.org. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in Skokie and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in Glen Ellyn
Twang the season
Grammy Award-winner Wynonna Judd celebrates the holidays with “A Wynonna & The Big Noise Christmas” concert Friday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $74-$79. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Tea time
Spend an afternoon eating cookies and holiday treats and singing holiday carols at the Holiday Tea at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. Plus, hear the music of North Side Brass and pianist David Nelson. Free. elginhistory.org. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
Celebrate by candlelight
See displays of candlelight and hear traditional music on the hammered dulcimer and the penny whistle at the annual Candlelight at the Inn at the Garfield Farm and Inn Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Experience winter traditions as families did back in the 1800s. Event features food, music, a bake sale and more. Free; donations are welcome. (630) 584-8485 or garfieldfarm.org. 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4
Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival
The Swedish American Children's Choir hosts the 18th Annual Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. Following the concert, a Swedish Christmas sweet table will be served and Jul Tomte (Swedish Santa Claus) will visit with guests. Baked goods and Scandinavian gift items will be available for purchase. Tickets are by reservation only; $15 for adults and $8 for kids 6-12. For reservations, call the choir office at (630) 414-9700. 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
Zoo lights & more
New polar lights displays, a 41-foot Talking Tree, an interactive Tic-Tac Snow, a train display, carolers and ice carvers are all part of Holiday Magic 2016 starting this weekend at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield. $17.85; $12.50 seniors and kids 3-11. (708) 688-8000 or czs.org. 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18; then daily Monday through Saturday, Dec. 26-31
Musical teamwork
The Lakes Area Community Band teams up with the U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes for a concert of holiday favorites at Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Antioch. Free admission. Visit lacb.org. 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. A meet-and-greet reception follows the performance.
Pop Miracle
101.9-FM The Mix's “Miracle on State Street” returns to the Chicago Theatre Saturday, Dec. 3. This year's installment of the radio station's annual holiday pop show includes singer Charlie Puth, indie rocker James Bay and singer-songwriter JoJo. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $39.50-$75. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com.
Country 'Idol'
Fans of the former reality TV singing competition “American Idol” won't want to miss the country-inspired season 10 winner Scotty McCreery in concert at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$65. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
Metalcore Morale
The metalcore quintet The Color Morale has had quite a year, earning a slot on the Vans Warped Tour, releasing the new album “Desolate Divine” in August, and currently touring the country with Hands Like Houses, Our Last Night and Out Came the Wolves. See the hard-rocking Rockford band when the tour stops in Chicago to play Bottom Lounge this weekend. 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. $17. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.
'It's A Wonderful Life'
See a screening of the classic 1946 Frank Capra film “It's A Wonderful Life” at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. The rated-PG film stars James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore. A handmade quilt will be raffled off at the event. Admission is $2. (847) 202-5222 or cuttinghall.org. Caroling begins at 6 p.m.; movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Upcoming concerts
Chyomin, Meerkat Mobsters, Dang Blasted Cranks: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington. $8. (847) 428-0562 or pennyroadpub.com.
Kevin Devine, Pet Symmetry, Petal: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. $15. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.
Davlin, On A High Wire, Tiny Kingdoms, Gardens: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.
Chainwax, Four Rifts, Rough Draft Rocks, Peacebloom, Papi Legusta: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. at Chicago Loop Sports Bar, 7 W. Streamwood Blvd., Streamwood. $10. (630) 830-2565 or chicago-loop.com.
Ship Captain Crew, Valaska, When We Was Kids, Daniel Wade: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago. $6-$8. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
Wrecked, Emperors & Elephants, Faith in the Fallen, De Pablos/Fortier: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
Enter the Haggis: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Ballydoyle, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. $10. (630) 969-0600 or ballydoylepub.com.
Nora En Pure at Afterlife: 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. $5-$20. (773) 278-4646 or afterlifechi.com.
Capital Soirée, Karma Wears White Ties, August Hotel: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Subterranean (downstairs), 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $8. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.
Drowning Pool, Gemini Syndrome, 9ELECTRIC, Red Tide Rising: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $20. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.
The Lawrence Arms 2nd Annual War on Christmas Day 1 with Dead to Me, The Bollweevils: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Double Door, 1551 N. Damen Ave., Chicago. $27-$32. (773) 489-3160 or doubledoor.com.
The Lawrence Arms 2nd Annual War on Christmas Day 2 with Worries, Dowsing: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Double Door, 1551 N. Damen Ave., Chicago. $27-$32. (773) 489-3160 or doubledoor.com.
The Lawrence Arms 2nd Annual War on Christmas Day 3 with The Copyrights, The Brokedowns: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Double Door, 1551 N. Damen Ave., Chicago. $27-$32. (773) 489-3160 or doubledoor.com.