Local events: 'Power of Music,' comedian Palascak
Freebie Calling all crafters!The Round Lake Area Public Library hosts its drop-in Crafter's Club. Bring your own craft supplies and join others for two hours of quality crafting time. Learn new skills from others or offer some crafting tips of your own. Light refreshments will be provided. The program is designed for teens and adults. Info: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Free. (847) 546-7060.Today Musical instruments from the pastArlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery's "Power of Music" exhibit features portraits of musicians and musical instruments from the 1860 to 1915. Info: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Free, but a suggested donation of $2 is recommended. (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org.Looking for the logMystery lovers can head to the Morton Arboretum for the 32nd annual Yule Log Hunt. Guests can follow the clues around the arboretum to find the yule log in order to saw the log in two and place half of it in a large burning fire. Participants can enjoy a cup of warm cocoa as the log burns.Info: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Morton Arboretum, at I-88 and Route 53, Lisle. Admission is $8-$11. Parking is free. Visit mortonarb.org.Last day for postcard exhibitIt's the final day for the Lake County Discovery Museum's "Postcard Art Competition and Exhibition." See 36 original designs of postcard art, selected as finalists from 443 entries from artists in the United States, Canada, Japan and China. A variety of media, including watercolor, collage, digital art and photography is featured. Work by local artists is also included.Info: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda. $2.50-$6. (847) 968-3400 or lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.This week Palascak performsComedian Michael Palascak headlines at Zanies in St. Charles. Palascak is a recent winner of HBO's "Lucky 21 Stand-Up Contest."Info: 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 6-7; 8 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8; and 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. All shows require a two-item food/beverage minimum. (630) 584-6342 or zanies.com.Jolly good showBritish comedian and actor Eddie Izzard brings his own brand of "Monty Python"-influenced comedy to Chicago's United Center. Izzard uses comical monologues and pantomime as part of his routine.Info: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $45-$75. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com.Young at Heart SinglesSingle dancers of all ages are invited to join the Young at Heart Singles Club for an evening of ballroom dancing. The dress code for women is semi-dressy to dressy. Men are required to wear a jackets. No jeans or gym shoes allowed.Info: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at the American Legion Hall, 9757 W. Pacific, Franklin Park. Doors open at 7 p.m. Members $7; guests $9. Hotline (630) 415-3449; directions to dances (847) 678-7068.Elmo and friends onstageElmo and his Muppet friends from "Sesame Street" star in "Sesame Street Live: Elmo Grows Up." The program focuses on Elmo and his pals, looking at their hopes and dreams. For all ages.Info: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, and 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. $12-$30. (815) 726-6600 or rialtosquare.com.False20001330Visitors can search for, saw in half and burn the yule log during the 32nd annual Yule Log Hunt at the Morton Arboretum.Courtesy of Morton ArboretumFalse