Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols : Dec. 15; 5:30 p.m.; St. Julian Eymard, 601 E. Biesterfield, Elk Grove Village; includes Benediction and exposition; Fr. Brian Kean presider; free; for information, call 847-593-8938.
St. Bernadette Christmas Concert : Dec. 15; 3 p.m.; St. Bernadette, 9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park; featuring classical organ music and a sing-a-long, with performances by parish choir and pastor Fr. Benedykt Pazdan; for information, call 708-422-8995.
Cardinal's Christmas Concert : Dec. 22; 2 p.m.; Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road; free seating and parking available on a first come, first serve basis; for information, call Deborah Kozak 312-534-7615.
St. Christopher/St. Emeric Christmas Concert : Dec. 29; 6 p.m.; St. Christopher Church, 147th & Keeler, Midlothian; performance includes combined adult choirs, St. Christopher Children’s Choir and Living Stones Choir accompanied by St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Phil and Amy Switalski; refreshments follow concert; free-will offering; for information, call 708-687-3302.
Comedian Vito Zetto : Jan. 5; 1:30 p.m.; St. Joseph School Hall, 5641 S. 73rd Ave., Summit; sponsored by Ladies of the Rosary; $20, includes lunch, snacks and soft drinks; for information, call 708-458-0501.