Weekend at play: 'Illumination' continues at Morton, Rob Schneider headlines the Improv

Posted December 26, 2019 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

"Illumination: Tree Lights" returns to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle from Saturday, Nov. 23, to Sunday, Jan. 5. Courtesy of Morton Arboretum

"Saturday Night Live" alum Rob Schneider does standup at Schaumburg's Improv Comedy Showcase and "Illumination: Tree Lights" is now nightly at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle through Sunday, Jan. 5. Here are five things to do this weekend. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

All lit up

The return of "Illumination: Tree Lights" is now offered nightly through Sunday, Jan. 5, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Peak admission: $23; $15 kids. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. nightly (final entry at 8:30 p.m.); through Jan. 5.

Rob Schneider performs at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg. Associated Press, 2017

'SNL' veteran

Longtime fans of "Saturday Night Live" and the streaming sitcom "Real Rob" won't want to miss star Rob Schneider doing standup comedy this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $38 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29.

The Great Train Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 28-29. Daily Herald File Photo

Choo! choo!

The Great Train Show bills itself as the nation's only coast-to-coast model train show. For its return to Lake County, the show features hundreds of tables of trains, accessories for sale, huge operating exhibits and more this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $10-$11 daily; free for kids 11 and younger with a guardian. (847) 680-7200 or greattrainshow.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 28-29.

Rock guys

Celebrate Midwestern rock when the Wisconsin band the BoDeans shares a concert bill with Iowa native Dan Tedesco at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28.

Gin & misery

The Gin Blossoms perform the "New Miserable Experience Live" tour with guest Jonathan Polit at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $30-$75. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28.

Article Comments

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.