5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs

Posted December 18, 2018 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

One-man band

Musician Jaik Willis can beatbox, play "flying V guitar," sing his own material and more. Catch his holiday show at the Ravinia Brewing Company, 582 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. No cover charge. (847) 780-8127 or raviniabrewing.com. 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21

Germanic cheer

Find a last-minute gift or two at the suburban outpost of the German Christkindlmarket. Enjoy the fun and nosh on some German specialties like bratwurst, pretzels, strudel, roasted nuts and more through Monday at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Free admission. (630) 420-6010 or christkindlmarket.com. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24

Dozens of vendors sell food, ornaments and gifts at Christkindlmarket at Naper Settlement in Naperville. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com

Vote for trees

Time is running out for you to vote on your favorite decorated tree to benefit nonprofit organizations as part of the Community Trees event at Cantigny Park's McCormick House, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Free admission, but $5 parking. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 22-23 and 29-30, and Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 26-28

Angel wings

'Tis the season to watch late actors James Stewart, Donna Reed and more in "It's a Wonderful Life." Director Frank Capra's 1946 holiday classic is screened Saturday at the Catlow Theater, 116 W. Main St., Barrington. $5. (224) 634-7880 or thecatlow.com. Noon Saturday, Dec. 22

Such characters

Antioch's free Dickens Holiday Village continues through Monday, Jan. 1, but this is the last weekend to experience Santa's Frozen Village complete with great photo opportunities at Antioch Village Hall, 882 Main St., Antioch. $5 admission (includes a child's gift). (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 22-23

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