DISTRICT 26
The annual fall play, “Caught in the Act,” will be staged at 3 and 7 p.m. Thursday and 7 p.m. Friday in Cary Junior High School, 2109 Crystal Lake Rd. Admission costs $4 for adults and $2 for students. Call 847-639-2148.
DISTRICT U-46
Seven choirs will present a holiday choral concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive. Admission is free with a donation of new hats, gloves, mittens or scarves. A reception and raffle will also be held. Call 847-888-5100.
A concert featuring the symphony and concert orchestras along with orchestral students from the Visual and Performing Arts Academy will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Larkin High School, 1475 Larkin Ave., Elgin. Tickets cost $1 per student, $2 per adult and $6 per family. Call 847-888-5200.
An orchestra concert will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Ellis Middle School, 225 S. Liberty St., Elgin. A choral concert will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets for each cost $1 per student, $2 per adult and $6 per family. Call 847-888-5151.
DISTRICT 54
The 7th- and 8th-grade orchestra concert will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Addams Junior High School, 700 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg. Call 847-357-5900.
The 3rd-grade and 5th-/6th-grade girls choral ensemble concert will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Link School, 900 S. West Glenn Trail, Elk Grove Village. Call 847-357-5300.
The 3rd- and 4th-grade program will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Stevenson School, 1414 Armstrong Lane, Elk Grove Village. Call 847-357-5200.
A literacy-appreciation class for parents of children in 1st through 3rd grades will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Blackwell School, 345 N. Walnut Lane, Schaumburg. Parents will learn how to help their child choose books that are appealing and fun, and activities to help with comprehension. Call Meg Kwak, Brigid Matchen or Principal Maria Clifford at 847-357-5555.
DISTRICT 59
A winter concert will be presented by students in kindergarten through 2nd grade at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Clearmont School, 280 Clearmont Drive, Elk Grove Village. Call 847-593-4372.
Winter orchestra concerts will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Grove Junior High, 777 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village; and 7:30 p.m. Monday in Friendship Junior High School, 550 Elizabeth Lane, Des Plaines.
A winter choir concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Holmes Junior High School, 1900 W. Lonnquist Blvd., Mt. Prospect. Call 847-593-4390.
DISTRICT 62
A holiday music program will be presented by the kindergarten through 2nd-grade students at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Orchard Place School, 2727 Maple St., Des Plaines. Call 847-824-1255.
The holiday band concert will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Chippewa Middle School, 123 N. Eighth St., Des Plaines. Call 847-824-1503.
The 4th-grade holiday music program will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in North School, 1789 Rand Rd., Des Plaines. Call 847-824-1399.
DISTRICT 155
A holiday choir concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S. McHenry Ave. Call 815-455-3860.
DISTRICT 158
Heineman Middle School will present the musical “Mulan” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Huntley High School, 13719 Harmony Rd. Tickets cost $5 at the door. Call 847-659-4300.
DISTRICT 211
Three holiday concerts will be presented during December in Schaumburg High School, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. The Concert Orchestra, Choraliers, Concert Choir and Girls Chorus I and II will perform at 7 p.m. Monday. The Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Red Eye Brass and Woodwind Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Symphonic, Concert and Cadet bands will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets for each concert cost $2. Call 847-755-4600.
DISTRICT 214
The annual Senior Art Show will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the cafeteria at Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 Dundee Rd. The show is free and open to the public. Call 847-718-4035.
The Music Department will present its annual holiday music concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 W. Central Rd. Tickets cost $5 for center reserved seating and $3 for side general admission seating. The concert will be recorded and order forms will be available at the door. Call 847-718-5752.
The winter play, “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge,” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Rd., Mt. Prospect. Tickets cost $7 in advance and $8 at the door. The Fall Semester Art Show will be on display during school hours Thursday and Friday in the school’s library. Call 847-718-5200.
The musical “Footloose” will be staged at 7 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday in Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Rd. Reserved seats cost $10. Call 847-718-4000. Gold Card holders may contact the District 214 Community Education office for ticket information at 847-718-7700.
The orchestras and choirs will present a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wheeling High School, 900 S. Elmhurst Rd. The Madrigal Singers will perform pre-concert music in the lobby. Tickets cost $5 at the door. Season passes will be accepted. Call 847-718-7000.
DISTRICT 220
A holiday orchestra concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St. Admission is free. Call the Fine Arts Office at 847-842-3214.
McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE
An orientation for parents of new students will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the McHenry County College Conference Center, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake. To register, call 815-479-7712.
MT. PROSPECT
Open houses for the parent-toddler programs will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday and Tuesday in Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School, 2020 E. Camp McDonald Rd. Parents may bring their children ages 3 and younger for a day in the classroom. There will be information on the Montessori philosophy as well as a brief tour. Call 847-297-4660.
