Looking for something to do? Here are some things going on the week of Dec. 31-Jan. 6 in the Chicago suburbs and northwest Indiana. Events are current as of press time; please check websites for updated information and COVID restrictions.
Classical new year
The New Philharmonic brings the culture into the new year with concerts at 1:30, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn. Bass-baritone Ted Allen Pickell, featured in New Philharmonic’s 2017 production of “The Mikado,” joins New Philharmonic for a mix of waltzes, polkas, arias, light classical, pops and more. Tickets are $67-$77. Streaming tickets are also available to view the 1:30 p.m. Dec. 31 performance live; then on demand Jan. 1-2, 2022. At 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of the College of DuPage. Call 630-942-4000 or go to Atthemac.org.
Last holiday lights
It’s the final days of 2021’s Forest of Lights at Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31 and 5-8 p.m. Jan. 1-2, 2022. The one-mile walk includes changing scenes of lights and interactive color displays. Hot chocolate and s’mores kits will be on sale. Tickets are $6-$10; ages 2 and younger are free. At 856 North 600 East. Call 877-536-1194 or go to Fofarms.com.
New Year’s Eve in Lockport
The Moose Lodge in Lockport will host a New Year’s Eve party from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. The evening includes a buffet dinner, open bar and live music by the band Midnight. Tickets are $60. At 118 E. 10th St. Go to Lockportmoose.com.
New year, plus beer
Buffalo Creek Brewing in downtown Long Grove is celebrating the arrival of 2022 with the 2nd annual New Year’s Day Alpine Fest from 12 to 10 p.m. Jan. 1, 2022. There will be a festive scene inside and outside, six firepits, patio and barrel table heat lamps and more than two acres of winter wonderland to explore. There will also be beer, a food truck and The Unemployed Architects performing. Tickets are free. At 360 Historical Lane. Call 877-821-6140 or go to Buffalocreekbrewing.com.
Latin night
It’s Latin Night at the Piazza in Aurora from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 5, 2022. Local instructors specializing in salsa, bachata, cumbia and cha-cha will give free lessons beginning at 8 p.m. Two DJs will spin tunes. Tickets are free. At 85 Executive Drive. Call 630-978-2088 or go to Piazzaaurora.com/events.
Email any events in the Chicago suburbs for consideration at least two weeks in advance to wweber@tribpub.com.
