Plan ahead: David Sedaris comes to Aurora's Paramount Nov. 20
Wry raconteur
Get ready to laugh when David Sedaris reads diary entries, humorous essays and more at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $49-$59. For mature audiences only. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20
Classical Christmas
Conductor Stephen Squires leads the Elgin Symphony Orchestra concert “Sounds of the Season” with guests the Elgin Master Chorale, the Midwest Dance Collective, soprano Catalina Cuervo and at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $35-$55. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9
Holiday happening
Tap into memories of a great 20th-century pop culture icon with “An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas” starring Evan Tyrone Martin at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $55. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18