Weekend picks: Kathleen Madigan is 'Bothering Jesus'

Laughs a lot

Get your fill of comic Kathleen Madigan this weekend when 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. Saturday, Dec. 3

Dickens in Dundee

Dickens in Dundee once again brings the magic of the season to the villages of East and 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. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3

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. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4

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. 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3, 4 and 11; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10

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

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. 2 and 7:30 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

Joe Moss Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Round Lake Community Band with "Home For The Holidays" concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Seasonal music. The concert is part of the Round Lake Park District's Holiday Fest. Other events include hayrides, photos with Santa, "Little Elves" workshop and more. Free. rlapd.org.

Buffalo Grove Singers Encore! group with "Holiday Harmonies": 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Seasonal/holiday music. Tickets available at bgencore.org. Advance tickets are $5. Tickets at door are $8. Bring a canned good to donate, and join group for a cup of cocoa after the show. For information, contact Bruce at (847) 347-2797 or visit bgparks.org.

Trinity International University Orchestra and Concert Choir Christmas Concerts: 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Trinity International University's Arnold T. Olson Chapel, 2065 Half Day Road, Deerfield. Celebrate the season with holiday music. $12 general admission; $10 students and seniors. Tickets available at door or by calling (847) 317-8021.

Mt. Prospect Community Band Holiday Concert: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mt. Prospect. Free. mppd.org.

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.

Stevie Nicks: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock, pop. Tickets start at $48.50. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Chanukkah Extravaganza - "Two Divas and Three Klezmers": 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Congregation Beth Shalom, 772 W. 5th Ave., Naperville. All are welcome to celebrate Chanukkah (the Jewish festival of lights) with a concert that stars cantors Hasha Musha Perman and Susie Lewis Friedman and the Chicago Klezmer Ensemble Trio. Advance tickets are $18; $25 at the door. Children (ages 6-18) are $10. Tickets are available in the synagogue office or call (630) 961-1818.

Acappellago with "Where Angels Sing" concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. Holiday tunes and more. $12-$15. acappellago.org.

Scotty McCreery: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$65. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.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, Bobby De Maria, James Moriarty, DangerWayne at Afterlife: 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. $5-$20. (773) 278-4646 or afterlifechi.com.

Illinois Brass Band with "Holiday Classics" concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Traditional carols, holiday classics and jazzy updates of Christmas favorites. $6-$12. (847) 202-5222 or illinoisbrassband.org.

St. Charles Singers with "Candlelight Carols Christmas Concert": 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles. $10-$35. (630) 513-5272 or stcharlessingers.com.

Trans Infinity Orchestra: 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$59. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.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.

Marc Anthony: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim, Rosemont. Tickets start at $79. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

2016 K LOVE Christmas with Steven Curtis Chapman, Crowder and Unspoken: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Christian music. Tickets start at $24. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

13th Annual Rockin' for a Cure: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. The Dads Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation hosts its 13th Annual Rockin' for a Cure. WGN-AM Chicago's Brian Noonan will emcee the event. The featured performer is the dance party band Libido Funk Circus. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation. Tickets are $25 with a discount for groups of 10 or more. (847) 424-0600 or visit allbloodcancers.org/rockin.

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.

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