Sunday picks: TV's Adam Ferrara plays Schaumburg's Improv

Ready to drive

Fans of TV shows "Rescue Me" and "Top Gear USA" won't want to miss seeing star Adam Ferrara at the Improv Comedy Showcase, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11

Dogs on parade

Calling all dog lovers to the all-breed Skokie Valley Kennel Club Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. See canine conformation, obedience and rally events. Plus, talk with dog rescue group representatives and stop by educational booths and vendors with pet supplies. $3-$7. Kids younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. skokievalleykc.org. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11

Hanukkah Happenings

Celebrate the Jewish festival of light during Hanukkah Happenings in Hawthorn Mall's Carson's court, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Take part in dreidel spinning, music with singer/songwriter Jeanie B!, a photo booth, crafts and more. Open to all. Free. Reservations are suggested at jccchicago.org/hanukkahhappenings. Walk-in guests are welcome. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11

Victorian Christmas

Celebrate an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas at the Christmas on the Farm event at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Visit the farm's animals, sip hot spiced cider and sing carols by the fire. Guests can also tour the farmhouse to see it decked out for the holidays and pose for a photo with Santa in his sleigh. Good for all ages. Free; no registration required. (630) 876-5900 or dupageforest.org. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11

Symphonic greetings

Soprano Marisa Buchheit, Midwest Dance Collective and the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus Anima are a few of the artistic guests teaming up with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for a series of "Magical Holiday Concerts" this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$50. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11

'Are We Like Sheep?'

Voices in Harmony's "Sing-Along Messiah" invites audiences to join in with Handel's evergreen 1742 Christian oratorio on Sunday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $18. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11

Siblings in song

The Osmond Brothers and The Lennon Sisters share the stage for "The Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza" on Sunday at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $75-$95. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11

Concert highlights

DuPage Symphony Orchestra's "Holiday Sweets & Musical Treats" holiday concert: 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Wentz Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Holiday tunes. dupagesymphony.org.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Concert: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Concert also features soprano Marisa Buchheit, the Elgin Master Chorale, Anima-Glen Ellyn Childrens Chorus and the Midwest Dance Collective performing familiar holiday favorites. $30-$50. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org.

Arlington Heights Community Concert Band's Holiday Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Free. (847) 718-7702 or arlingtonheightsband.org,

Chicago Trombone Authority's Christmas Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove. Holiday music played by Chicago-area trombonists. Freewill donations are welcome. (630) 969-2783 or chicagotromboneauthority.com.

Highland Park Strings: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park. Classical; features the music of Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Haydn and Elgar. Concert features soloist and cellist John-Henry Crawford. Free. Visit hpstrings.org.

13-Monsters, Suburbia Story, Bulletproof, Off the Top benefit for Make a Wish Foundation: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago. $7. (630) 876-9600 or cairoalehouse.com.

Voices in Harmony's Sing-Along "Messiah": 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. The McHenry County College Chorus also performs. "Messiah" scores will be available for purchase before the concert. Voices in Harmony's highlighted charity for this concert is the Salvation Army. Donations will be accepted at the event. $15-$18. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org.

Maxwell and Mary J. Blige "The King And Queen Of Hearts World Tour": 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Tickets start at $35. (312) 455-4500 or unitedcenter.com.

Kiss FM 103.5 Chicago's Jingle Ball: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Performers include Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, the Backstreet Boys and others. Tickets start at $30. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Lorrie Morgan with "Enchanted Christmas": 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Maxwell, Mary J. Blige: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $39.50-$179.50. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Kenny G with The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour 2016: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $49.50-$89.50. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Stephan Jenkins (of Third Eye Blind): 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $40-$55. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.