Plan ahead: 'Illumination: Tree Lights' returns to Morton Arboretum, Alice Cooper plays Genesee
Solstice sensation
Advance tickets are now on sale for the return of "Illumination: Tree Lights," a multimedia outdoor sensory experience that starts Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $18-$23; $12-$15 kids. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. (last entry at 9:30 p.m.) from Saturday, Nov. 23, to Sunday, Jan. 5 (Closed Nov. 25, 28, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 24 and 25)
Rocker return
Veteran metal rock star Alice Cooper is back to shock with his horror-inspired tour "Ol' Black Eyes is Back" on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $60-$770. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30
Singing clown
Hear great song standards covered by a slightly depressed baritone in clown makeup as part of "Puddles Pity Party" on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $31-$39; $75 VIP experience. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7