Holiday circus Cirque Dreams gets into the spirit of the season with its winter season "Holidaze" starting Wednesday for a limited run at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $25-$75. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 7:30 p.m...

Fun with 'Fluffy' Comedian Gabriel Iglesias heads to the Rosemont Theatre for four performances of his “Unity Through Laughter World Tour,” starting Thursday at 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $30-$65. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 7:30 ...

Opera crossover Italian singer Andrea Bocelli returns to Rosemont for another concert tour accompanied by the Bella Musica Orchestra with guest artists Heather Headley and soprano Maria Aleida on Saturday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim...

Schneider in Schaumburg Catch comedian Rob Schneider (“Deuce Bigalow,” “The Hot Chick”) returning to standup this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 24...

Babalu bash If you missed the Chicago run of “I Love Lucy Live On Stage” during the 2012-13 season, then catch the one-week return of the national touring show that re-enacts a studio taping day with Desilu Productions starting Tuesday at the B...

Bark central Cheer on your favorite dog breeds as they compete at the 107th Skokie Valley Kennel Club Dog Show and Expo this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $7 general admission; $3 kids. (847)...

Oh really?! Fans of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series “MythBusters” won't want to miss seeing co-hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage performing live in “MythBusters: Behind the Myths Tour” on Saturday at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Ra...

Ho! Ho! Oh no! Get some adults-only laughs from the quirkier aspects of the Christmas season when the Paramount Theatre hosts “The Second City Dysfunctional Holiday Revue” starting this Friday at the intimate Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., ...

Gluhwein gathering Twenty local and international vendors will be on hand for a ChristKindlFest with lots of traditional German holiday music, food, spiced wine, ornaments and more starting Thursday at the BMO Harris Parking lot, Cook Street at...

From various incarnations of a yuletide classic to a world premiere rock 'n' roll Christmas tale, local theaters serve up holiday fare for every taste. Here's a look at some seasonal productions in the city and suburbs: "A Christmas Carol" Now in ...