Here & Now

Deerfield

Performance: Deerfield Family Theater will present "Willy Wonka" at 8 p.m. Nov. 13, at 1:30 and 8 p.m. Nov. 14 and 21, at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22 at Caruso Middle School, 1801 Montgomery Road. Tickets are $17 reserved. Details, (847) 945-0650.

Gurnee

Fund-raiser: Jade Huffines, who was born with cystic fibrosis, is currently in the hospital on a respirator and needs a lung transplant. A fund-raiser will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Fatman's Pizza Pub, 36309 N. Route 41. The goal is to raise $20,000 for Huffines. Donations can be made to Community Trust Credit Union to the Jade Huffines benefit, or visit the Web sites www.giveforward.org/Jade or www.benefit4Jade.org . Details, (847) 833-8094.

Lake Forest

Magic: Gorton Center for the Performing Arts announced a return engagement by award-winning illusionist Jason Bishop at a show suitable for all ages from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the center, 400 E. Illinois Road. The show features sleight of hand, grand illusions and "close-up" magic that is captured live and projected onto LCD screens so the audience can view every detail. Bishop is the youngest person ever to win the Magician's Alliance of Eastern States Stage Award, and one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magicians World-Class Competition. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $10 for youth and students. Details, (847) 234-6060.

Lincolnshire

Performance: "A Christmas Carol" will be performed Nov. 13 through Jan. 2 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive. You know the story of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visits by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Now imagine it set to new, breathtaking music. This new score will put your whole family in the Christmas spirit. Tickets are $15. Details, (847) 634-0200

Round Lake Beach

Quilt show: The Northern Lake County Quilters Guild will present the quilt show Lake County Impressions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way. Highlights include more than 200 quilts on display, queen-size raffle quilt, antique bed turning, silent auction, special exhibits, vendor mall, demonstrations and a gift boutique with quilted items for sale in time for the holidays. Admission is $5. Details, (847) 785-4848.

Vernon Hills

Performance: Young dancers of Footprints Tap Ensemble will perform the annual concert, Tap Jam 2009, to be presented 7 p.m. Saturday at Vernon Hills High School, 145 N. Lakeview Parkway. This year's guest artists will be Jason Janas from Washington D.C., Becca Snow from New York, and Mark Yonally and Cait Jones from Chicago. Footprints is a self-directed youth tap dance ensemble with members ages nine to 17. Tickets are on sale now at Talent Forum, 450 Peterson Road, Libertyville. A limited number will be available at the door. All tickets are $15. Details, (847) 816-1711.

Fund-raiser: Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue is having one of its largest charity events. From 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday an in home holiday shopping party will be held at 1816 St. Andrews Drive, Gregg's Landing. There will be wine tasting, raffles, vendors and food. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Our House of Hope's medical fund. Also, holiday pet photos will be taken from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14-15 at Pet Supplies Plus, 2982 W. Route 60, Mundelein. The proceeds will benefit Our House of Hope. Appointments are not required. Details, (847) 672-6599.

Waukegan

Benefit: The annual Breakfast for a Song will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Bonnie Brook Clubhouse, 2800 N. Lewis Ave. The benefit is sponsored by Concert Call, the support group for the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus and will feature Brian Harris on the keyboard. Cost is $7. Details, (847) 360-4740.

Release party: Gamers on a mission to play the much-anticipated game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" can attend a special release party from 10 p.m. to midnight Monday at Blockbuster, 724 Green Bay Road. The event will feature a pre-release game demo and the chance to be among the first to rent, purchase or possibly win the game when it is released at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. The event will also feature the opportunity to help U.S. troops. Event-goers are invited to donate old cell phones, which will be recycled by Cell Phones for Soldiers to buy calling cards for troops far from home Other activities at the event include an exhibit of collectible military vehicles by the Chicagoland Military Vehicle Collectors, THE DRIVE 97.1 radio crew, with games and prizes and free pizza from Mike's Pizza House.

Gala: The annual Lake County Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Scholarship Gala will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday at Milan Banquet Hall, 651 Lakehurst Road. This event provides funding for college scholarships to minority students of Hispanic descent. Tickets are $75. For registration and sponsorship information, call (847) 249-3800.

Concert: The jazz band Abraham's Seed will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Joplin's Java and Ragtime Cafe, 114 S. Genesee St., Suite 402. Tickets are $10. Details, (847) 775-1988.

Zion

Concert: Zion Conservatory of Music will host Simple Gifts: A Thanksgiving Concert with Matt McNabb and Friends at 7 p.m. Sunday at Christian Arts Auditorium, 2500 Dowie Memorial Drive. The concert is a kaleidoscope of American music drawn from the Broadway stage, traditional and sacred music. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Details, (847) 746-1411.

Kenosha

Benefit: PFLAG Lake County's Benefit Show will be held at 10 p.m. Saturday at Club Icon, 6305 120th Ave. The evening will include the "I'm on a boat raffle" for an exclusive ride for the winner and 19 guests on the shores of Chicago on a multi-million dollar yacht for five hours during the 2010 boating season with food provided. This hour excursion is valued at $5,000; tickets cost $25 each with only 300 being sold. There will be a Men and Women in Uniform Date Auction. Bid on the single police officers and firefighters. Dance the night away to your favorite music and mixes when the dance floor opens at midnight. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with a $5 cover.