Friday
Naper Lights at Naper Settlement – 5-9PM | Free
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540
Stroll the grounds of Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., and experience a showcase of holiday lights from 5 to 9PM Thursdays through Saturdays from Friday, November 27 through Thursday, December 31. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org. Presented by the Naperville Sunrise Rotary Club. Consider a brisk walk along the lamp-lighted path at Naper Settlement before attending one of the other shows Friday or Saturday evening during the holidays.
The Nutcracker – 7PM | $25-$32.
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
DanceWest Ballet performs The Nutcracker ballet in its entirety – come see this family classic filled with artistry and humor and performed by international guest artists and local area children. Online ticket sales at tickets.noctrl.edu/showdates.php?s_id=1376 or call (630) 637-SHOW. Performances also at 1 and 5PM Dec. 12, and at 1PM Dec. 13.
Let It Be Christmas – 7:30PM | Tickets are available for $10 – $20.
Community Christian Church – 1635 Emerson Ln Naperville, IL 60540
Let It Be Christmas: The Gospel According to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, George & Ringo Returning for its eighth smash year, Let It Be Christmas (The Gospel According to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, George, and Ringo) is Epic Theatre Company’s original Beatles rock-opera nativity story told in two acts. Guests are invited to follow Mary and Joseph down ‘the long and winding road’ to Bethlehem as a full band and ensemble uses the timeless music of The Beatles to tell the greatest story of all time. It’s a production that’s so full of Beatles classics, and with so many outstanding performances, fans return to see it again and again. Another performance will be staged at 7:30PM Saturday. INFO: communitychristian.org/let-it-be-christmas
Organic Theater Company presents: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol – 7:30PM | $20-$30
North Central College’s Theatre at Meilley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth St. Naperville, IL 60540
You probably know Jacob Marley as the ghostly former business partner of Ebeneezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. In Organics production of the award winning play by Chicago’s Tom Mula, we follow Marley in a story of his own. Along with a cheery sprite named Bogle, Marley travels through space and time, revealing a new side to the holiday classic. As it turns out, behind Scrooges adventure, Jacob Marley also visits boyhood struggles, modern day merriment, and a glimpse of whats yet to come. Share in the joy of Marleys fresh start by joining Marley and Bogle on their hilarious and touching journey. Five performances will be staged at 7PM Dec. 10-12 and at 2PM Dec. 12-13 in North Central College’s theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth Street. Tickets are $30 and $20; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
The Second City: Holidazed & Confused Revue – 8PM | $36
Copley Theatre – 8 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60505
Spend your holiday season with the funniest comedy crew in the country: Second City and their hilarious holiday show Holidazed and Confused. These guys are bringing their world-famous skits, songs and laughs to Paramounts 175-seat Copley Theatre from December 4 to 20 and in a theatre this intimate, youre up close and personal with all that Second City fun. No need to go all the way downtown Chicago to experience their funny, festive show get some eggnog, get out to Aurora and get ready to laugh with Second City. Rated R for strong adult language and content Sponsored by Schmitt McDonald’s Order tickets online or call (630) 896-6666 Out of respect for our patrons, children ages 2 and under are not permitted in the theater unless they attend a specific designated childrens’ show. Performances continue Saturday night at 8PM and 3 PM Sunday.
Naperville Central High School – 440 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville Central’s holiday play! What will happen when a group of doctors can only give one heart transplant? Who will they choose? Find out in this exciting and enticing student directed show! Another performance will be staged Saturday night at 8PM.
Saturday
The West Towns Chorus – 2PM | $27
Tivoli Theatre – 5021 Highland Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515
Downers Grove, IL Chicagolands premier mens four-part harmony group, the West Towns Chorus, will once again grace the historic Tivoli Theatre’s newly-expanded stage for their annual holiday show, entitled The Heart of Christmas. This years program features traditional holiday favorites as well as new tunes. Show times are Saturday, December 12 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 13 at 2PM. The Tivoli Theatre is located at 5021 Highland Avenue in downtown Downers Grove. Tickets for premium seating are $27 per person; discounts available for groups of 10 or more, students with ID and children 12 and under. All seating is reserved. To purchase tickets, please call (630) 201-5544 or please visit www.westtowns.org/Christmas. The Heart of Christmas features special guests, which include the Downers Grove North High School Chamber Choir, Bennet Academy Madrigals, the Chancel Ringers of First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, Affinity Strings and David Rhodes on the Tivoli’s Wurlitzer pipe organ. The West Towns Chorus is the Chicagoland West Suburban chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Many of their quartets have placed in the top ranks of the Illinois district and have place highly in international competitions.
New Horizons Band of DuPage 2015 Holiday Concert – 3PM | Free
Benet Academy – 2200 Maple Avenue (East Entrance) Lisle, IL 60532
Join the New Horizons Band of DuPage for an afternoon of holiday music. The full band, brass band, jazz band, German band and Woodwind Consort all present seasonal selections. New Horizons Band is composed of musicians 50 and older from all around Chicagoland.
Frankie’s Blue Room – 16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, Av 60540
A Tribute to the Legends of Rock & Soul Music Covering : Stevie Wonder , Jackson 5 , Aretha Franklin , Pattie Labelle , Tina Turner ,Chaka Kahn, James Brown, Four Tops , Temptations , Chicago, BS&T and more.
A Tribute To Frank Sinatra – 7PM | $39-$45
Hollywood Palms Cinema – 352 S. Rt. 59 Naperville, IL 60563
Saturday, December 12 is Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, and Hollywood Palms is celebrating in style! Multi-talented performer Michael Carluccio will headline the event, A Tribute To Frank Sinatra. Michael brings his fantastic live show to Hollywood Palms, backed by a six-piece band playing all of Sinatra’s signature tunes. With a full plated dinner and featuring video tributes to Frank Sinatra’s career on the big screen, it will be an evening Sinatra fans will not want to miss! Tickets are $45 and includes live show and dinner. www.hollywoodpalmscinema.com/movie/tribute-frank-sinatra
David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown – 8PM | $40-$55
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
North Central College presents five-time Grammy-nominated veteran composer and contemporary jazz pianist David Benoit. His “Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown” performance with special guest Jane Monheit begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $55 and $40; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Sunday
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert – 2 & 4PM | $20.50 to $10.50
DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents two performances of “Holiday Concert” at 2 and 4PM. Sunday, Dec. 13, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are between $20.50 to $10.50; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
A Christmas Choral and Band Concert – 3PM | Free
St. Francis High School – 2130 W. Roosevelt Road Wheaton, IL 60187
The concert is free, but please bring food pantry donation items to support the Neighborhood Food Pantries.
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