Seven in Heaven 12/22-12/25

1. Wrekmeister Harmonies at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 12/27

Sound artist J.R. Robinson, who goes by the pseudonym Wrekmeister Harmonies, will be screening and conducting live music to his film, "You've Always Meant So Much To Me" as part of the Face the Strange MCA series. He has exhibited his tonal work in museums worldwide, including the Guggenheim and the MOMA. Check out www.mcachicago.org for more info.

2. Santa Buffets at Drury Lane Theatre, 12/22-23 & 12/25

This popular annual tradition at the theater lets you dine with dine with ol' St. Nick and brunch with the big guy on Christmas. Your buffet ticket also covers the price of a ticket to Drury Lane's "The Sound of Music." Visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com for more info.

3. Chicago Detours walking tours of interior architecture starting at Chase Tower, 12/26-1/1

Parents in town and you're looking for a touristy trip while staying warm? Chicago Detours guides you through Chicago's beautiful architectural interiors and gives you city secrets and stories. Check out www.chicagodetours.com for more info.

4. Gold Motel at Lincoln Hall, 12/23

Gold Motel, the band that now carries the former Hush Sound songstress, hit's the near-campus venue for an all-ages show. Catch solid, woman-fronted indie rock at this intimate venue. Count this ticket as a holiday gift to yourself. Go to www.lincolnhallchicago.com for tickets.

5. MatzoBall at Mercadito, 12/24

Jewish singles 21+ flood this River North hotspot for a little networking and mingling. Why not try to wrangle yourself in a new significant other this Hanukkah? The 25th annual installment of this event even includes dinner and drinks. Check out www.matzoball.org for more info and tickets.

6. Green Mill Quarter Jazz Jam Session at the Green Mill, 12/23

This iconic Uptown landmark hosts a late-night (er, early morning: 1am) jazz shindig every Friday. Why not make this Christmas Eve eve a little jazzier with a slightly different way to spend your Friday night? Go to www.greenmilljazz.com for info.

7. Andrew Bird and Ian Schneller: Sonic Arbortoreum at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 12/22

Beloved Chicago indie musician Andrew Bird plays a free show at the MCA with Ian Schneller. Just pay admission to the museum, you have your seat for the 7:30pm concert. Hear beautiful music and view beautiful artwork; sounds like a double whammy holiday. Visit www.mcachicago.org for more info.