Best Bets: Lyric Opera streams 'Pasión Latina' concert

Posted December 08, 2020 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Puerto Rican soprano Ana María Martínez headlines the Lyric Opera of Chicago virtual concert "Pasión Latina." Courtesy of Svetlana Pasedko

Latin passion

Puerto Rican soprano Ana María Martínez headlines the virtual concert "Pasión Latina." She's joined by Mexican American tenors René Barbera, David Portillo and more on Sunday on behalf of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Free, but donations appreciated. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org. 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13

Artisan creations

Seek out custom-made gifts and decorations at the 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Show this weekend at Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Free. (847) 263-7500 or simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13

Displays of joy

Drive through a park filled with illuminated displays with the "Holly Jolly Drive Thru with Santa" this weekend and next at Williams Park Pavilion, 400 Williams St., Antioch (enter on Depot Street). Free. (847) 395-2160 or visitlakecounty.org. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 to 12 and 18 to 19

Former Chicago-area native Liz Callaway performs her virtual concert "Home for the Holidays" on behalf of the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.

Broadway holiday

Broadway veteran Liz Callaway sings Christmas carols and other seasonal favorites as part of her virtual concert "Home for the Holidays." The streaming begins tonight in partial benefit for the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $20 (available for 24 hours). (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; streams through Saturday, Dec. 19

Drive-in Buddy

See Will Ferrell as Buddy, the overgrown "Elf" of the 2003 holiday comedy that receives a special drive-in screening on Saturday in the AMC parking lot at Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. $5 per vehicle, with proceeds donated to Steppingstones Network; RSVP required because space is limited. (847) 362-2964 or shophawthornmall.com. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12

The New Philharmonic presents a "Holiday Sing-Along with the Symphony" online. Courtesy of McAninch Arts Center

Join in song

Sing carols from the comfort of your own home via the New Philharmonic "Holiday Sing-Along with the Symphony" virtual concert starting Saturday on behalf of College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $40 per household. (630) 942-3008 or atthemac.org. Starting 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12; streams through Sunday, Jan. 3

Back in time

Attend a Socially Distanced Chanukah Party Drive-in Movie & Candle Lighting as a fundraiser for the Board of Jewish Education. The event and screening of the classic 1985 film "Back to the Future" is on Sunday in the parking lot of Loft 21, 1501 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Canned donation for The Ark appreciated. For admission prices, call (847) 975-9040 or visit releventproductions.com. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13

The Chicago Children's Choir performs a "Fireplace Special" virtual concert on Thursday, Dec. 17. Courtesy of Chicago Children's Choir

Youthful voices

Hear new and old-fashioned carols when the Chicago Children's Choir performs its "Fireplace Special" concert online on Thursday. Free. (312) 849-8300 or ccchoir.org. 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17

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