Marshall Field’s and Chicago

• 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. The Marshall Field name was retired in 2006 after the stores were purchased by Macy’s. Fans of Marshall Field’s can celebrate its history with this look back with author Gayle Soucek. Free. Register at www.itpld.org.

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

• 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Improv Playhouse Theater, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Improv Playhouse Radio Theatre presents an evening of radio drama from yesteryear. Tickets are $20 adults; $15 seniors/military; and $5 students. Recommended for ages 7 and older. Order tickets at (847) 968-4529 or www.improvplayhouse.com.

Youth orchestra holiday concert

• 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Schaumburg Youth Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Presto! Holiday Concert. The performance features the Schaumburg Youth Choir, with special guest artists the Schaumburg Childrens Chorus. Tickets are $24; $15 for students and seniors. Order at prairiecenter.org or (847) 895-3600.

Breakfast with Santa at Legion Hall

• 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Sons of the American Legion will hold a holiday pancake breakfast with Santa to raise funds for Legion Family Charities. Cost is $8 adults; $4 for children ages 6-12; free for kids younger than 5. Call (847) 359-1606.

Deck the Halls holiday concert

• 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, Performing Arts Center at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. The Northwest Festival Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Verne Schwager, will present its holiday concert. The orchestra will be joined by the Northwest Festival Chorus for the event. Tickets are $35, $25 for seniors and $20 for students at northestfestivalorchestra.org or at the door. Email festorch@aol.com or call (847) 392-9003.

Join Trinity Lutheran for Handel’s Messiah

• 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Under the direction of cantor Brad Whaley, the choir of Trinity Lutheran, along with soloists and orchestra, will present G.F. Handel’s Messiah. Free. Call (847) 827-6656.