Weekend picks: Framing Hanley is back and onstage in Lisle

Framing Hanley back on stage

The recently reunited Nashville post-hardcore band Framing Hanley returned to the national scene this summer, dropping the single "Puzzle Pieces" along with news of the upcoming album, "Sumner Roots." The band is touring now and has a fresh new single, "Baggage Claim," out Friday. Catch Framing Hanley at Lisle's BaseCamp Pub this weekend, supported by pop-punk rock from west suburban Invictus and south suburban hard rock band 20 Spot. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $20-$25. (331) 777-4712 or ticketweb.com.

Holiday handicrafts

The 30th annual Christmastime at the Fine Line Show features a wide selection of ornaments, pottery, paintings and other works for sale starting this weekend at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles. Free admission. (630) 584-9443 or fineline.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Dec. 3-6

Hanukkah premiere

Strawdog Theatre premieres ensemble member Michael Dailey's adaptation of "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins," based on the children's book by Eric Kimmel about a traveler named Hershel of Ostropol who helps a town defeat various goblins over the eight days of Hanukkah. Emerald City Theatre artistic director Jacqueline Stone directs the production, which features Strawdog ensemble members Anderson Lawfer and Lombard native Nicole Bloomsmith. Previews at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Opens at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at 1802 W. Berenice Ave., Chicago. $10-$25. $80 for a family of four. See strawdog.org.

Page to stage

There's plenty of first-grade holiday drama involving Secret Santa gifts and party planning in "Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells." Allison Gregory's stage adaptation of Barbara Park's popular children's book plays two shows on Saturday at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $6-$12. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1

Structural sweets

The Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents Gingerbread and Candlelight: A Celebration for the Entire Family, complete with a gingerbread house contest. See it on Saturday at Stacy's Tavern Museum operated by the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. $5 (kids admitted free with paid adult admission). (630) 469-1867 or gehs.org. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1

Hops happening

The Mother Truckin' Beer Fest returns with more than 100 craft beers and a troop of food trucks on Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $45 general admission; $20 designated driver tickets; $65-$100 VIP access; $10 parking. (847) 649-2222 or searscentre.com. VIP early access at noon Saturday, Dec. 1; 1 p.m. regular admission

Christmas flicks

See the beloved holiday films "The Muppet Christmas Carol" from 1992 and "Elf" from 2003, both back on the big screen. The Genesee Theatre screens both films on Saturday at 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $5 per film. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. "The Muppet Christmas Carol" at 2 p.m.; "Elf" at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1

WeishFest 2018

National roots band Dispatch and country star Easton Corbin headline WeishFest 2018 to benefit The Andrew Weishar Foundation, an organization formed in honor of Andrew Weishar, who passed away in 2012 after a three-year fight with cancer. The two-stage festival, which also features performances from Railway Gamblers, Reece Phillips, Sean & Charlie and Suburban Cowboys, raises funds to help the foundation assist families battling the disease. 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. $40-$125. (708) 388-8881 or weishfest.com.

Tchaikovsky evergreen

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra teams up with the Chicago Ballet Conservatory to perform "The Nutcracker" this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $25-$50. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2

The slipper fits

"Cendrillon," Jules Massenet's 1899 French opera version of "Cinderella," finally receives its Lyric Opera of Chicago debut for six performances only. Director Laurent Pelly's acclaimed 2006 storybook-inspired staging starts Saturday at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $69-$279; $20-$50 kids. Sung in French with projected English translations. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 and 8; 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Jan. 20; 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, and Thursday, Jan. 17

Holidays in Rosemont

Rosemont Theatre's holiday productions includes the debut of "The Hip-Hop Nutcracker," featuring Tchaikovsky's score paired with hip-hop choreography along with a DJ and electric violinist. Other family-friendly options include "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical" adapted from the cartoon special and "A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage" adapted from Charles M. Schulz's stories. "The Hip-Hop Nutcracker" opens at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. "Rudolph" is at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. "Charlie Brown Christmas" is at 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. Performances take place at 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $25-$75. (800) 745-3000 or rosemont.com/theatre.

Second City debut

Talk alternative holiday fare, The Second City debuts its 107th main stage revue, whose title has yet to be announced, next week. The cast includes main stage ensemble members Ryan Asher, Tyler Davis, Jeffrey Murdoch and Nate Varrone along with "Gaslight District" cast member Emily Fightmaster and "She the People" cast member Kimberly Michelle Vaughn. Matt Hovde directs. Previews continue at 8 and 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1; 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2; and 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 4-5, at 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago. Opens Thursday, Dec. 6. $31-$58. (312) 337-3992 or secondcity.com.

Stocking stuffer

This year, Goodman Theatre's alternative offering to its beloved "A Christmas Carol" is the stage adaptation of humorist David Sedaris' satirical "The Santaland Diaries" chronicling Sedaris' experiences as an elf at Macy's Santaland. Matt Crowle, a regular at Drury Lane, Paramount and Porchlight theaters, stars in the solo show directed by Steve Scott, former Goodman Theatre producer and a member of its artistic collective. Previews at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2; and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 4-5. Opens Thursday, Dec. 6, at 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. $15-$45. (312) 443-3800 or goodmantheatre.org.

Classical selections

David Cunliffe and Desiree Ruhstrat are the featured soloists for the Highland Park Strings concert "Double Your Pleasure." Hear music of Bach, Vivaldi and Saint-Saëns at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park. Free admission. (630) 443-3959 or hpstrings.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2

Concert highlights

Robbie Fulks: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Second Floor, Chicago. $12; free for members. (312) 374-8790 or americanwritersmuseum.org.

The Black Moods: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Free. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.

Scott Stapp: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

3 Minutes to Mannheim, Fire Cat, Rebels In Stereo, Eddy & the Arsons: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Silvie's Lounge, 1902 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. $10. (773) 871-6239 or silvieslounge.com.

Andrew Ripp: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $18-$28. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com.

Savoy Brown, The Steepwater Band: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $20-$25. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Teed, Aforementioned: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Mackey's Hideout, 2601 S. River Road, McHenry. (815) 363-7040 or mackeyshideout.com.

Stypes, Heartless Pariah, Rich Xperience, Vibe Theory: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Moe's Tavern, 2937 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. (773) 227-2937 or moestavernchicago.com.

7th heaven: 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

The Illinois Brass Band Presents "Holiday Classics": 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. $6-$12. (847) 687-7741 or illinoisbrassband.org.

Fox Valley Concert Band - Home for the Holidays: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Free. (630) 584-7200 or norrisculturalarts.com.

WKQX's "The Nights We Stole Christmas" with Death Cab for Cutie, Elle King & lovelytheband: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. $42. (773) 561-9500 or 101wkqx.com/stole/.

The Weeks, The Lonely Biscuits: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $15. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.

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