"Holiday Joy and Fanfare" : Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble join South Holland Master Chorale in a concert featuring Christmas hymns and seasonal favorites by Gabrielli, Holst, Dan Forrest and other contemporary composers; Dec. 8, 4 p.m. at Christ Our Savior Parish, 880 E. 154th St., South Holland; free; visit southhollandmasterchorale.org or call 708-210-2913 for details.
Holiday concert : Dec. 7, 7 p.m.; Lakeshore Brass performs a selection of Christmas favorites and holiday classics, arranged for brass quintet; St. Edward Church, 4350 Sunnyside Ave.; $20 adults, $5 students and children; for information, email [email protected] or call 773-545-6496.
"A Year with Frog and Toad" : Dec. 8, noon: children's play presented by by Naz Drama in the Romano Family Theatre at Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park; $5 at door.
Chiesa Nuova annual Christmas concert : Dec. 11, 12:15-1 p.m.; traditional Christmas music performed by local professional musicians; all welcome; free-will offering; at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for information, call 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.
"Christmas Spectacular" : Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.; showcasing the Nazareth Academy instrumental and choral programs; all welcome; in the Alexine Chapel across the parking lot from Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park; free.
"Holiday Joy" : Presented by the Southwest Symphony Orchestra with the music ministries of St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Parish, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and the Moraine Chorale; Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Church, 16500 845th Ave, Tinley Park; Dec. 15, 4 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 8300 167th St., Orland Hills; $23, students $10, children 10 and under free; buy tickets by calling 708-802-0686 or visiting southwestsymphony.com; some tickets may be available at door.
"Music of the Masters Series: Sacred Advent and Christmas Classics" : Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.; Queen of All Saints Basilica choir and instrumentalists offer an evening of music including selections from the "Messiah," Rutter's "Gloria" and more; free-will offering; free parking available; Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave.; for details, call 773-736-6060 or visit qasparish.org.