5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
Improvised Christmas carols in Schaumburg, a high-tech light display in Lisle and a twist on a holiday classic in Lake Forest help usher in the season this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five things to do. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
'Illumination: Tree Lights'
Great outdoors: Get a dose of nature mixed with holiday spirit when "Illumination: Tree Lights" returns this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. New this year are special timed entries and interactive medallions. $18-$22; $12-$14 kids ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. most days from Friday, Nov. 17, through Monday, Jan. 1.
Ha-Ha-Holiday Show
Laugh along to an improvised show about the season at the Ha-Ha-Holiday Show at the Laugh Out Loud comedy club, 601 N. Martingale Road in Schaumburg. The early show is family-friendly. $12-$20. laughoutloudtheater.com. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18.
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'Scrooge and the Ghostly Spirits'
Enjoy a new take on a holiday classic when Citadel Theatre premieres "Scrooge and the Ghostly Spirits," a new musical by writer/composer Doug Post adapted from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." It's at 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Tickets $37.50 to $40. citadeltheatre.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Addison Craft Beer & Wine Tasting
Toast to the season Saturday at the Addison Craft Beer & Wine Tasting, a pre-Thanksgiving celebration of microbrews and more at the park district's Centennial Rec Center, 1776 Centennial Place, Addison. The event features seasonal and specialty craft beers, more than 30 wine varietals, a DJ and food trucks available out front. A $30 tasting pass includes up to 15 samples in a souvenir tasting glass. chicagoevents.com. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18.
America at Arcada Theatre
Relive hits such as "Ventura Highway," "A Horse with No Name" and more when folk rock band America celebrates its 47th anniversary on stage with two shows this weekend at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59 Saturday, $55 Sunday. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.