Here are some other events occurring the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6 in Doings and Pioneer Press suburbs.
A real gem
Des Plaines Theatre presents “The Sweet Caroline Tour Featuring Jay White” at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tickets: $49-$69. 224-354-2333; desplainestheatre.com/events.
The Neil Diamond concert celebration, performed by the top-rated Diamond performer, will feature such songs as “Cracklin’ Rose,” “Song Sung Blue,” and many other hits.
Play time
Music Institute of Chicago presents “Open House — Adult Studies” at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets: free. 847-905-1500; musicinst.org/events/open-house-adult-studies.
Participants will hear adult student performances, experience an Instrument Petting Zoo, meet faculty members, and enjoy cocktails and light snacks.
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La Grange Area Historical Society presents Holiday Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Vial House Museum and Archive, 444 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. Tickets: free. 708-482-4248; lagrangehistory.org.
Music will be playing in the festively decorated museum, refreshments will be served, and there will be a bake sale and activities for kids.
Myrna Petlicki is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.