Actor, author, car aficionado and comedian Jay Leno takes the stage at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., for a night of laughs in Waukegan. $49-$119. geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15
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As one of the busiest times of the year, there s no shortage of entertaining events happening across the suburbs, from Christmas at Cantigny to WinterFest to Brookfield Zoo s Holiday Magic to Jane Lynch s "A Swingin Little Christmas" and more.
Matteo Bocelli, Johnny Mathis, Kenny G, Pete Davidson and Doja Cat are just some of the big names performing in the Chicago area over the next week. There s also ESO s Holiday Spectacular Concert, "The Hip-Hop Nutcracker," "A Carpenters Christmas Show" and more.
One of the best ways to warm up when it’s cold outside is to have a good laugh. Dozens of comedians are making pit stops in the Chicago area in the next few.