Once you've had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers and Black Friday shopping, you might be looking for more to do this weekend. Here are five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar. Crafty Christmas: Get inspired for holiday decorations...

Need for speed Ogle the many sleek and stylish automobiles on display at the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $30. (847) 692-2220 or mcacn.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. S...

Icy spectacle The globally successful Canadian-based Cirque du Soleil straps on ice skates for its first ice arena spectacle "Crystal." St. Charles native Madeline Stammen stars in the cast, which performs amazing human feats on (and above) the ice ...

'Don't Stop' R&B star Jeffrey Osborne ("On the Wings of Love," "Stay with Me Tonight") shares a concert bill with Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers tonight at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$59.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseet...

In two sensory-friendly and festive holiday shows at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County on Sunday, Dec. 17, Grammy Award-winning artist Dan Zanes, along with Claudia Eliaza and Pauline Jean, will create a r...

The College of Lake County Prairie Spirits Dance Troupe Winter Dance Concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 in the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in Graysla...

Foodie fun Fans of TV celebrity chefs won't want to miss out on “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science.” The interactive touring show returns to the Chicago area for a single performance at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $45.50-$65....

Animal house More than 100 pet-related companies and organizations are featured in the return of the Chicago Pet Show this weekend at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $7. (630) 385-4000 or chicagopetshow.com. 10 a....

Hurry into the holidays Give yourself over to early celebrations of the holiday season with the Brian Setzer Orchestra's 14th Annual "Christmas Rocks! Tour," playing locally at two locations: first on Saturday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee ...

Impressionable comedy Expect actor and comedian Frank Caliendo to offer up impersonations ranging from Donald Trump to Al Pacino in his touring standup show Friday at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $50-$60. (630) 896-6666 or para...