Sunday picks: See 'Nutcracker' at Prairie Center

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. Sunday, Dec. 4

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 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 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4

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. Sunday, Dec. 4

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. Sunday, Dec. 4

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.

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

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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