“Happy Holidays, Jeff!”

“Happy Holidays yourself, Mike. I can only guess that you’re here to turn in your annual What’s Happenin’ on New Year’s Eve article.”

“I most certainly am, good sir! As usual, we’re devoting this issue’s What’s Happenin’ pages to a rundown on all of the area venues – as of press time – that will be hosting musicians, DJ services, or karaoke on Monday, December 31!”

Sports

Harlem Globetrotters

i wireless Center

Saturday, January 5, 7 p.m.

Welcome to the What’s Happenin’ edition of “Name That Tune”! For 100 points, what’s the title of the famous ditty featuring this unforgettable refrain?

“Wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-whee-e-e-e-wh-wh-whoo-o-o-o!”

Give up? Why it’s “Sweet Georgia Brown,” of course – the signature song for the Harlem Globetrotters! How embarrassing for you!

Theatre

Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical

Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse

Friday, November 23, through Saturday, December 29

I imagine we all possess some physical feature that we’re either embarrassed by or would love to see changed in some way. Personally, I’ve always been somewhat irritated with my biceps, which are so intimidatingly muscular that it’s tough to squeeze my arms through the sleeves of a fitted T. Oh, and my stomach is really flat, which just makes my six-pack abs look all the more ... .

You know I can hear you laughing at me, right?

Music

Wildlife

Rozz-Tox

Tuesday, November 13, 8 p.m.

It’s November, it’s chilly, it’s time to trade the fall jacket in for the winter coat ... . Who’s up for seeing some wildlife? Better yet, who’s up for seeing some Wildlife from the comfort of a heated building while sipping a Vietnamese coffee?

Music

Del the Funky Homosapien

Rock Island Brewing Company

Friday, October 26, 9 p.m.

Fans of funk, rap, and hip hop aren’t going to want to miss the October 26 concert at the Rock Island Brewing Company, considering the venue has booked an evening with the legendary underground artist and hip-hop emcee Del the Funky Homosapien. But there’s actually a sect of people who might be even more jazzed by the arrival of this California-based music sensation: video-game fanatics.