Concerts Dec. 20-26: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Semple Band, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials and more
Starts before Friday
“Rocky Mountain High Experience — A John Denver Christmas”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21; and 1:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. Rick Schuler’s holiday show features John Denver hits. $45-$100. broadwayinchicago.com.
Friday, Dec. 20
Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Katherine Sherman on Friday and Kim Schaefer on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass — Cocktails and Coco: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Handcrafted cocktails, light bites and live music with Coco. Free. desplainestheatre.com.
Nathan Graham: 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Acoustic with Quinn Tsan at the early show, full band with Anna Vogelzang at the late show. $20-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Tink: Winter’s Diary Music Festival: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Featuring performances by Sexyy Red, Muni Long, Hunxho, Ann Marie, Sonta and other celebrity guests. $99.50-$300. unitedcenter.com.
One Vision of Queen: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Queen tribute featuring Marc Martel. $49-$99. desplainestheatre.com.
Semple Band: 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Songs from the ’70s to today’s hits. Tickets start at $5. 3dsideouts.com.
Studio 64 Dance Party: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Old school DJ dance party with DJ Kardiak. No cover. arcadalive.com.
Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Demi Clara on Friday and Lucas Vittore on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Anthony Bruno Christmas Spectacular: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Jazz and adult contemporary holiday music. $18-$30. heynonny.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass — Fundraiser for Asheville: 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Featuring Adrianne Blanks and the Oracles. All proceeds will assist in the Hurricane Helene recovery effort in Asheville, North Carolina. $10. desplainestheatre.com.
“Home for the Holidays”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Holiday performances by Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams, Ruben Studdard and Haley Reinhart. $45-$89. geneseetheatre.com.
It’s A Motown Christmas: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Featuring Salutes to Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Four Tops and The Supremes. $39-$79. desplainestheatre.com.
One Vision of Queen: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Queen tribute featuring Marc Martel. $49-$99. arcadalive.com.
She Said with Anne Harris, featuring Cathy Richardson: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. An intimate performance and conversation with Cathy Richardson, hosted by Anne Harris. $20-$25.
In The Stix: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Country cover band. Tickets start at $5. 3dsideouts.com.
Rock ‘N Ravioli Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Prizes for ugliest sweater and best performance. $10. arcadalive.com.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Holly Jolly Family Show: 1:30 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Gorton Center, John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra performs a 30-minute family-oriented holiday concert, including a reading of “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” a sing-along and Santa. $25 for adults, $15 for kids. gortoncenter.org.
“Christmas Wizards” — A Night of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Infinity: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra that tells the story of Christmas around the world. $39-$79. arcadalive.com.
A Very Cher-y Christmas: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Starring Lisa McClary as Cher. $39-$69. desplainestheatre.com.
Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Holiday Show: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Blues holiday show. Tickets start at $15. heynonny.com.
Joel Paterson: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz blues. $20. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Mirabelle Skipworth and Ben Patrick with Nick Wiesner: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Mirabelle Skipworth is an alt-folk singer-songwriter; Ben Patrick is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter. $15. themusicvenue.org.
Monday, Dec. 23
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: 2:30 and 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “The Lost Christmas Eve Tour.” $59.99-$224. rosemont.com/allstate.
Thursday, Dec. 26
The Between Christmas and New Year’s Show: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Susan Voelz and Anne Heaton in an evening of conversation, songs and strings. $20-$30. evanstonspacemusic.com.