Comedian Mike Armstrong Dec 16-17, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, National comedian who has appeared on numerous television shows. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391joke.
Comedian Open Mic Dec 21, 7pm, Register by 6:30 p.m. Free to public. The Doghouse, 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, 698-0918.
Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue Dec 17, 5pm and 8pm, Seasonal blend of hilarious scenes, songs and improvisation. $28-26. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 09-11, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Laugh along as the mis-behaving Herdman kids present their mis-interpretation of the Christmas story. Springfield Theatre Centre. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
The Holly and the Ivy Dec 16-18, Over the Moon Productions presents play reading about widowed vicar who learns lesson about taking care of self as much as others. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS
Advent Brown Bag Concert Series Dec 14, 12:15-12:45pm, John Sherer, organ. Bring your lunch or purchase one at door for $5. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Advent Brown Bag Concert Series Dec 21, 12:15-12:45pm, Rudolf Zuiderveld, organist, leads Christmas Carols. Free lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays during Advent. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
LLCC Madrigal Singers Dec 09, 11, 7pm Fri, 4pm Sun, ‘Salute to the British Isles’ Dec. 9 at Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Dec. 11 at First Christian Church. Free. 786-2319.
Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus Dec 09-10, 7pm, ”Harmony Inn,” Annual Chorus Cabaret Show. Little Flower School Activity Center (south of school), Stevenson Dr. Land of Lincoln Chorus Dec 13, 20, 7pm, Every Tuesday, Land of Lincoln Chorus invites men to sing barbershop and more. 737-3359. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Nora Jane Struthers w/ Cowboy Andy’s Christmas Show Dec 17, 8pm, Up-and-coming singer/songwriter with opening act CACS. WUIS Bedrock Series. $19, Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Winter Concert Dec 17, 1:30-3pm, 300 beginners through accomplished high school musicians in their respective orchestras play lively classics and sparkling music of the season. $5. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800-207-6960.
Soup & Song Dec 14, 12pm, Soup/dessert luncheon. Violin/piano music. Open to public. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
Soup & Song Dec 21, 12pm, Soup/dessert luncheon. Entertainment by Jane Hartman Trio. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St, 793-3933.
Thistle ’n Thyme Dec 14, 21, 12-1pm, Golden Frog Cafe, 3 N Old Capitol Plaza, 217-744-3764.
DANCE
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Dec 09, 8-11pm, Bobby Remack. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
Central IL Singles/Couples Dance Dec 16, 8-11pm, Kevin Turner plays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217- 546-9515.
Line Dance & Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Dec 08, 15, 8-10pm, Every Thursday open dancing. (Line dance lessons, 7-8 p.m.), 836-1438.
Line Dance & Swing w/ DJ Marilyn Ferry Dec 12, 19, 7-9pm, Mondays, Line and Swing Dancing with lessons. Parquet Room, RTUC. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur, 836-1438.
P.O.L.K. of A. Dance Dec 11, 2-5:30pm, Heritage Band. $12, appetizers. illinoischapterpolkofa.org. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
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