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C5 New works by members of the Columbia College Chicago Composers’ Collective will be performed under the direction of James MacDonald. The program includes works by Jeff Abell, Joe Cerqua, Joseph Cancellaro, Scott Hall, Sebastian Huydts, Gustavo Leone, Doug Lofstrom, Kim McCarthy, Howard Sandroff, Philip Seward, Richard Woodbury & Gary Yerkins. Fri 12/6, 8 PM, Dance Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan. 312-344-8300.
JAMES CHRISTIE, NANCY CONNELLY, GARRETT LANE perform at “Tainted Chicken.” Sun 12/8, 8 PM, Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln. 312-421-5337.
MARK EITZEL See Spot Check; free concert. Fri 12/6, 12:15 PM, Randolph Cafe, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-6630.
A HOLIDAY CABARET with Honey West, Tom Michael, Susan May, Joanie Pallatto, Suzanne Petri, Patty Morabito, MaryMonica Thomas, Robert Whorton, Kari Howard, Bob Moreen, Claudia Anderson, Jeff Dean, Carolyn Wehner, Lisa Lauren, Robin Kay, Lonie Walker, Stephen Rader, Daryl Nitz, Mary Beidler Gearen, Cheryl Szucsits, Bob Solone, Kat Taylor. Benefit for Teen Living Programs. Mon 12/9, 7 PM, Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont. 773-883-1090.
NAN MASON performs “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”; free concert. Fri 12/6, noon, Chicago Water Works Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson. 877-244-2246.
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GRIFFIN’S PUBLIC HOUSE 2710 N. Halsted: No cover. Tuesdays, 9 PM, open mike. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Jack Straw. Thursdays, 10 PM, Hack ‘n’ Wheeze. 773-525-7313.
