Listings are subject to change. Please call the venue in advance. To submit items to the calendar, go to newssunonline.com/community.
Thursday
“Scrooge and the Ghostly Spirits”: Taking place through Dec. 23, this world-premiere musical is based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” This family favorite brings all the cherished characters and themes to life through an original score and the magic of song and dance. Book, music and lyrics by Douglas Post, and directed by Scott Phelps. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, $40 with special pricing for students, seniors and groups, 847-735-8554
Be A Santa To A Senior Program – Sunset Lake Forest: Provide a local senior a gift this holiday season. Pick a name posted on an ornament from a Christmas tree or snowman, which has a senior’s first name and their gift requests indicated. Purchase the items listed and return them unwrapped with the ornament attached. Participating stores or care locations accepting the unwrapped gifts prior to Dec. 20 are: The Abington of Glenview, Glenview Terrace, Sunset Lake Forest, Buffalo Grove Jewel, and sponsor, Home Instead Senior Care. Sunset Foods Lake Forest, 825 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, gift purchases, 847-418-3300
St. Andrew’s Youth Christmas Tree Sale: Trees offered are: Frasier firs, balsam, and spruces, along with 24-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch wreaths and garland rope. This supports: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Middle and High School Programs, with varied prices, depending on tree size. 3 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 21, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein, prices vary, 847-566-8081
Friday
Deja Vu: Since 1997, Deja Vu has been recognized as the premiere choice of live music for thousands of corporate events, weddings, festivals and various public music venues combined, in states across the nation. They provide a non-stop, high energy dance show ensuring the party goes on all night long and creates lasting memories for years to come. 9 p.m. Friday, 210 Restaurant, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, $7 advanced; $10 at the door, 847-433-0304
Movie & Popcorn: “Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas)”: Lake Forest Library brings you “Joyeux Noel,” a film set in December 1914, when an unofficial Christmas truce on the Western Front allows World War I soldiers from opposing sides to gain insight into the others’ way of life. 3 p.m. Friday, Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-810-4610
Vince Guaraldi and Chris White Trio: Come listen to the holiday jazz music of Vince Guaraldi, better known as “the Peanuts composer,” at Gorton. The Chris White Trio and Choir tickles the ivories and delights the senses as they entertain everyone right into the holiday mood by performing well-known tunes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and more. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $20, 847-234-6060
Saturday
Wilbat Glass Studio Open Houses: Local award-winning glass artist James Wilbat demonstrates the beauty of glassblowing at his studio. These free glassblowing demonstrations can be experienced on weekends through Dec. 17. For more details, go to the website or call 847-940-0015. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, James R. Wilbat Glass Studio, 854 Tower Road, Mundelein, free
Sunday
Season’s Greetings Magic Show: Celebrate the world’s seasonal holidays with this festive magic show featuring a magic elf, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, upbeat music and more, all set in a winter wonderland. 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-234-0648
Gingerbread House Decorating Party: Start a new family tradition this holiday by celebrating the magic of the season with Gorton’s inaugural gingerbread house decorating party on. Let your creative juices flow as you turn your freshly baked house into an edible masterpiece. Get in the holiday spirit and have some quality family time while designing your house, sipping hot chocolate and listening to lively sounds of the season. 1 p.m. Sunday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $55 per house for up to 6 people, 847-234-6060
Pack Holiday Gifts with Friends and Family: Families, friends and church groups are invited to come together to feed those in desperate need and provide critical food support in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the earthquakes in Mexico. At special holiday packing sessions Dec. 17 and 23, volunteers hand-assemble nourishing meals that are distributed to schools, clinics and orphanages. 1 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, Feed My Starving Children, 742 Illinois 176, Libertyville, $50, 847-984-3846
Drop and Shop: This event allows caregivers to drop their kids, ages 3-11, off for fun while they finish their shopping. The children enjoy a movie, craft and activities at this elf-themed time. Children must be potty-trained to attend and a parent’s cellphone number is required at dropoff. 1 p.m. Sunday, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, $10 Mundelein resident; $15 non-resident, 847-566-0650
