Looking for something to do? Here are some things going on the week of Dec. 17-Dec. 23 in the Chicago suburbs and northwest Indiana. Events are current as of press time; please check websites for updated information and COVID restrictions.
Holiday music on flute
Flutopia, a group of local, professional flutists, will present program of festive holiday music at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at Church of the Holy Spirit in Lincolnshire. The concert will include selections from the “Nutcracker Suite,” “Silent Night,” the Corelli Christmas Concerto and “Sleigh Ride.” Tickets are free. At 30 Riverwoods Road. Go to facebook.com/flutopiarocks.
Live nativity
See a representation of the birth of Christ with a live Nativity story as told by actors, animals, wise men, a choir and angels at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora at 6 p.m. Dec. 18. At 3000 Liberty St. Tickets and parking are free. Go to discoveringfaith.com.
‘Miracle’ at Macy’s
The Joliet Drama Guild presents the Christmas classic, “Miracle on 34th Street,” about a department store Santa who thinks he’s the real Kriss Kringle, at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet. Tickets are $13-$15. At 201 W. Jefferson St. Go to Thejolietdramaguild.com.
Classic Christmas rock
Evergreen Chicago band Ides of March bring their Christmas show to the Arcada Theatre at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets are $49. At 105 E. Main St. Go to Arcadalive.com.
Pink Floyd tribute
The popular Pink Floyd tribute band, Echoes of Pompeii, performs music from all eras of the legendary band’s career at Avenue 912 in Griffith, Indiana, at 9 p.m. Dec. 18. Mr. Funnyman opens the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20-$160. At 202 W. Ridge Road. Go to echoesofpompeii.com.
Annie Alleman is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun. Email any events in the Chicago suburbs for consideration at least two weeks in advance to wweber@tribpub.com.
