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5 THINGS TO DO

- By Annie Alleman

Looking for something to do? Here are some things going on the week of Dec. 3-9 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. Events are current as of press time; please check websites for updated informatio­n and COVID restrictio­ns.

Aurora Cocoa Crawl

Warm up on a cold December night at the third annual Cocoa Crawl and Holiday Art Bazaar hosted by Aurora Downtown from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3. A mug and button are needed to participat­e and cost $15. At East Downers Place and Stolp Avenue. Go to Auroradown­town.org.

Comedy and wine

Enjoy a night of wine and improv comedy with Well Suited Theater, who has partnered with Anderson’s Winery in Valparaiso. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets cost $15. At 430 East U.S. Highway 6. Go to Facebook.com and search Well Suited Improv Theater.

Holiday jazz concert

A holiday jazz concert featuring vocalist Janice Borla along with other noted musicians will be at 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College in Naperville. The concert will feature original jazz renditions of well-known holiday favorites. Tickets cost $20-$25. At 171 E. Chicago Ave. Go to finearts. northcentr­alcollege.edu/event/ holiday-jazz-concert.

Elf Invasion

Jingle while you mingle at the third annual Elf Invasion Pub Crawl from 7-11 p.m. Dec. 4 in downtown Highwood. Tickets cost $20 for an elfly swag bag. At 28 Mile Vodka and Distillery, 454 Sheridan Road. Go to Celebrateh­ighwood.org.

From Kansas with love

The progressiv­e rock band Kansas brings their Point of Know Return Tour to the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets cost $40-$125.50. At 102 N. Chicago St. Go to Rialtosqua­re.com.

Annie Alleman is a freelance reporter for the Naperville Sun. Email any events in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana for considerat­ion at least two weeks in advance to wweber@ tribpub.com.

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CELEBRATE HIGHWOOD The Elf Invasion Pub Crawl returns to Highwood on Dec. 4.

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