Holiday shows of all shapes and sizes are popping up around Chicago and suburbs. From big-name acts and seasonal spectacles to area choral and instrumental performances, we're sure you'll find something that stokes your holiday spirit. "Presley, Pe...

Presidential daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, daughters of former President George W. Bush, appear together to promote their new children's book, "Sisters First," at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naper...

Artisanal treats Start getting gift ideas for the holidays while checking out local goods and organic produce at the Artisan Craft and Food Fair this weekend at Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn. Free admission. (630) 443-5989 or he...

Top pick 'Wade in the Water' Chicago native Brena Thomas is featured in the dance troupe Ailey II, which performs works by emerging choreographers alongside Alvin Ailey's masterpiece "Revelations" Saturday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center...

Rocker returns The rock band Daughtry (“It's Not Over,” “Home”) returns to perform in concert at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $69-$119. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 New dances Hubbard Street Dan...

Heralding the hunt Conductor Nicholas Kraemer leads the Music of the Baroque in hunting-inspired pieces in the concert “The Chase - Haydn, Handel & Rameau” this week at two locations: first at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Sko...

The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Steven Amundson, will perform in Naperville at Wentz Hall at North Central College on Sunday, October 13 at 4 p.m. and in Elgin at Blizzard Theater at Elgin Community College on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. a...

'Lately' laughter Comedian Chris Franjola ("Chelsea Lately," "After Lately") continues his return to the Chicago area with standup sets at Zanies at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 813-0484. $25 plus a two-item purchase. zanies.c...

The ensemble Mexico Beyond Mariachi brings its production of “Sugar Skull! A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adventure” to the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage for one performance at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Recommended for ages 6 and older, ...

'i,i' by Bon Iver Expect to hear lots of selections from the new Bon Iver album “i,i” when the Grammy Award-winning band shares a concert bill with Feist tonight at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $29.50-$125; $15-$25 parking. (800...