Santa’s Senior Helpers. Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors will partner with H-F Park District Senior VIPs at Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help Santa respond to all the letters he receives. Co-sponsored by the park district and the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor.
H-F Winter Band Concert. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Winter Band Concert is set for 2 p.m. in the auditorium, 999 Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor. The band is under the direction of teacher Sarah Whitlock.
Beyond the Nutcracker. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will partner with Ballet 5:8 to perform at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Way North High School, 19900 S Harlem Ave. in Frankfort. Order tickets here.
Viking Choir Winter Concert. Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Viking Choir will perform a two-hour concert starting at 6 p.m. in the auditorium 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The concert will bring 150 singers to the stage as six ensembles performing traditional concert music, holiday tunes and jazz. The Inspirational Voices Gospel Choir under the direction of Isaac Roseborough, and the 72-member Viking Choir under the direction of Steve Sifner will carry on its traditions with selected pieces.
Gift Workshop. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host in the meeting room a gift-making craft workshop from 1 to 3 p.m.
A Christmas Story. The Drama Group presents “A Christmas Story” as a musical adaptation of the beloved 1966 story by writer Jean Shepard. The show is being presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at The Drama Group, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and members of the military, and $18 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at BookTixT, https://dg.booktix.com. There is a service fee for online ticketing. Tickets are also available through the Drama Group box office at 708-754-3444.
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Governors State University will produce the radio play version of Frank Capra’s classic Christmas movie at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway. Tickets are $10.60 to $26.50 and may be purchased by calling 708-235-2222 or visiting CenterTickets.net. Patrons may also make purchases at the box office.
Flossmoor Service League Candlelight Ball. The fundraising event will be held at Idlewild Country Club. This elegant event features a cocktail hour, dinner, live music, raffles, and both a live and silent auction with many unique items. Funds raised provide grants to several local charities. For details, email [email protected].
