Plan ahead: 'Colors of Christmas' concert comes to Waukegan's Genesee
Holiday pop
Pop stars Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne, Jon Secada & Deniece Williams share a holiday concert called “Colors of Christmas” at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $48-$68. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2
Brews for you
Food trucks and craft brews are the main draws for the Mother Truckin' Beer Fest at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $45 general admission; $65-$10 VIP early access. $20 designated driver. Must be 21 or older to attend. (847) 649-2222 or mothertruckinfest.com or searscentre.com. 11 a.m. platinum VIP entry; noon VIP entry; general admission from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1
Lyric veteran
Spend “An Evening With Jill Grove,” a veteran mezzo-soprano with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, when she performs at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $25. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10