Updated: November 19, 2012 7:08PM

HOLIDAY

“Miracle on 34th Street”

Presented by CenterStage in Lake Forest at 7:30 p.m . Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. $20 in advance; $15 students and seniors; $25 at the door. Visit www.centerstagelakeforest.org or call (847) 234-6062.

“A Christmas Carol”

Storyteller Greg Weiss performs a one-man reading of Charles Dickens’ classic at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Celtic Knot Public House, 626 Church St., Evanston. During intermission, audience members will enjoy Moira’s Afternoon Tea. $20, with proceeds donated to Connections for the Homeless. Reservations required. Visit www.celticknotpub.com.

“Bah, Humbug!”

Piccolo Theatre’s annual holiday Panto presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in a whole new way, with music, jokes and magic, through Dec. 22 at 600 Main St, Evanston (inside the Main Street Metra station). Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 3 p.m. Sundays. $25; $22 seniors; $15 students; $10 children 9 and younger; $65 family (two adults, two children). Call (847) 424-0089 or visit www.piccolotheatre.com.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Through Dec. 23 at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. $30. Call (847) 834-0738 or visit www.oillamptheater.org.

“A YuleTube Christmas”

Presented at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at North Suburban Evangelical Free Church, 200 Lake Cook Ave., Deerfield. Free. Call (847) 580-5761.

Madrigal Dessert

Presented by Vernon Hills High School Chamber Choir at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Sullivan Community Center, 299 Danbury Drive, Vernon Hills. The choir performs Renaissance-era madrigals, motets and part-songs, as well as familiar holiday carols. $12. Reservations required by Dec. 7. Visit www.vhhscougars.org/madrigaldessert.

Handel’s “Messiah”

Performed by the Apollo Chorus of Chicago at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $45, $55. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.

Do-It-Yourself Messiah

With holiday carol sing, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. The free event features the Glenview Community Church Chancel Choir, soloists, and the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra. Musical scores will be available. Visit www.gccucc.org or call (847) 724-2210.

“The Nutcracker”

North Shore School of Dance presents its 24th annual production at 2 p.m. Dec. 1-2 in the Raymond Moore Auditorium at Lake Forest High School, 1285 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest. $22; $15 children and seniors. Visit www.northshoredance.com.

“The Nutcracker”

Performed by Ballet Makkai Youth Company and students of the Irina Makkai Classical Ballet and Dance School at 4 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at Elm Place Middle School, 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $20. Visit www.balletmakkai.com or call (847) 433-1449.

“The Nutcracker SWEET”

Music Institute of Chicago’s family open house, 9 a.m. Dec. 8 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. At 10 a.m., a performance of “The Nutcracker SWEET” showcases the classical (Tchaikovsky) and jazz (Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn) versions of the holiday favorite. $10 per family (up to six family members). Call (847) 905-1500, ext. 108, or visit www.musicinst.org.

“The Nutcracker”

Performed by Salt Creek Ballet at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $31.50, $39.50. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.

“It’s Christmas Charlie Brown! The Musical!”

Performed by the Actors Training Center at 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 8 and 15 at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. $15. Call (847) 251-7424 or visit www.wilmettetheatre.com.

“Carols and Kris Kringle”

Holiday music celebrating the Santa tradition with veteran musical theatre performer Daniel Johnson and pianist Paul Goldman, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Terra Sounds Recital Hall, 924 Waukegan Road, Glenview. Free-will donations accepted. Call (847) 737-1850.

“Tis The Season”

The Lakeside Singers perform songs of the season in classical and pop styles, along with an audience sing-along, 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $30; $20 seniors and students; $10 children under 12. Call (847) 382-5085 or visit www.lakesidesingers.com.

“Navidad en México”

Chicago a cappella performs Mexican Christmas music, including Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces and traditional Christmas songs, at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $28-$35; $22 seniors; $12 students; additional $2 each for tickets purchased at the door. Call (773) 281-7820 or visit www.chicagoacappella.org.

Lessons and Carols concert

The annual Christmas presentation features choral and soloist masterworks at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Saint Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave., Wilmette. Free.

“Home for the Holidays”

The Northbrook Community Choir, Northbrook Symphony Orchestra and several area choirs will perform at 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. $15-$37. Visit www.northbrooktheatre.org or call (847) 291-2367.

Christmas concert

Featuring the Empire Brass and vocalist Elisabeth von Trapp, 8 p.m. Dec. 6 in Ravinia Festival’s Bennett Gordon Hall, 201 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park. $10. Visit www.ravinia.org or call (847) 266-5100.

“Away in a Manger”

Chicago Master Singers present music of the Christmas season with the Ars Viva String Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. $28-$48; $18-$48 youth. Visit www.chicagomastersingers.org.

73rd annual Holiday Concert

Presented by the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and University Chorale at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Program includes a contemporary setting of the Songs of Mary and Simeon by composer James MacMillan. $12; $6 students. Call (847) 467-4000 or visit www.pickstaiger.org.

A Festival of Lessons and Carols

The story of Christmas is portrayed in readings and carols for brass, strings, organ, percussion and choir, 10:40 a.m. Dec. 9 in Northwestern University’s Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Admission is a freewill offering. Call (847) 491-5441.

“Polish Carols, Song & Dance”

Presented by the Lira Ensemble at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $35, $45, $55. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.

An Evanston Symphony Christmas

Presented at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Evanston Township High School auditorium, 1600 Dodge, Evanston. The event features North Shore Choral Society, Evanston Dance Ensemble, Evanston Children’s Choir and the ETHS Concert Choir and A Capella Singers. $25-$40; $10-$15 children under 18; Family Package $70-$100. Visit www.evanstonsymphony.org.

“Holiday Delights”

Presented by a cappella choral ensemble Bella Voce at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave., Evanston. $30-$38; $15 students. Visit http://bellavoce.tix.com or call (877) 755-6277.

“Holiday Treats”

Presented by Rembrandt Chamber Players at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Northwestern University’s Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Program includes works by Bach and Mozart. $35; $25 for young adults ages 18-30; $10 for students. Call (312) 360-3145 or visit www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org.

Holiday concert

Presented by the Northbrook Community Choir at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane. Visit www.northbrook.info.

“Starlight, Songs and Candles Bright”

Presented by Youth Choral Theater of Chicago at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. $9-$26. www.youthchoraltheater.org/tickets.

“Make the Yuletide Gay”

Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus presents its annual holiday production at 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at First Congregational Church of Evanston, 1445 Hinman Ave., Evanston. $15-$35 with discounts for students and seniors. Visit www.cgmc.org.

Holiday Brass & Choral Concert

Presented by the Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble at 3 p.m. Dec. 15-16 at Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. $45-$75. Call (312) 551-1414 or visit www.baroque.org.

Bach Magnificat: Christmas in Germany

Presented by the Chicago Chamber Choir at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Our Lady of the Brook Parish, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook. $18 in advance; $20 at the door; $15 children and students. Visit www.chicagochamberchoir.org.

Holiday Music Series

Featuring local amateur talent 5-7 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Dec. 1-23, in the Special Events Tent at Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods (Deerfield). Sunday afternoons are scheduled for family sing-alongs with holiday music, cookies and hot chocolate. Call (847) 945-0235 or visit www.orphansofthestorm.org.

Holiday open house

Held 1-4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Evanston History Center in the Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston. Featuring tours of the 1896 mansion decked out for the holidays, children’s crafts, holiday treats and live music. Free. Visit www.evanstonhistorycenter.org.

Holiday luncheon

The Evanston, Glencoe, Highland Park/Deerfield, Northfield and Wilmette Chapters of Lyric Opera of Chicago present soprano Alyson Cambridge, accompanied by Craig Terry, in a recital of arias and songs at noon Dec. 16 at Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave., Wilmette. The recital will follow a social hour, silent auction and luncheon. $50 includes valet parking. For reservations, call Bill Smith, (847) 256-1292 (day) or (847) 256-2714 (evening).

Holiday Skating Recital

Featuring skaters from all levels presenting holiday routines, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook. Free. Visit www.nbparks.org.

Story Time with Santa

Held 1-3 p.m. Dec. 1 at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the prairie with Santa followed by snacks and hot cocoa. $25 per family for Lake Forest Open Lands members; membership packages available for new families. To register, visit www.LFOLA.org.

Breakfast with Santa

Held at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15 at The Cafe at the Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Road, Glenview. $14 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call (847) 657-3200.

Breakfast with Santa

Catered by Eggsperience Restaurant, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 8 at The Book Market at Hangar One in The Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview. Free. New children’s gift donations encouraged to benefit Youth Services of Glenview. Reservations required, starting Nov. 26, by calling (847) 724-2025.

Breakfast with Santa

Held 8:30-11 a.m. Dec. 15 at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, featuring a breakfast buffet, photos with Santa, and crafts. $20 per person. Registration required; call (847) 446-0537 or visit www.winnetkacommunityhouse.org.

Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Held 10-11 a.m. Dec. 15 at The Book Market at Hangar One in The Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview. Free. Call (847) 724-2025.

Open House with Santa

Held 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 14 at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Featuring guided tours of the mansion, a craft station and coloring contest for children, homemade wreath contest, a visit with Santa Claus and his elves in the Great Hall, a raffle and refreshments. $5 per person, free for children under 3; plus admission to holiday light show ($10 per car). Cash only at the door. Visit www.cuneomansion.org.

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. (847) 835-8215. www.chicagobotanic.org. Dec. 8, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus. $17 in advance; $20 at the door; free for children 2 and under; standard parking fee of $20 applies. Dec. 9, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Hanukkah Concert in the Alsdorf Auditorium. $17 in advance; $20 at the door; free for children 2 and under; standard parking fee of $20 applies. Dec. 15-16, 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa. $33 adults; $27 children ages 3-12; free for children 2 and under. Dec. 22, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: Christmas Brass Concert in the Alsdorf Auditorium. $17 in advance; $20 at the door; free for children 2 and under; standard parking fee of $20 applies.

Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show

Nov. 23-Dec. 31 at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, a drive-through tour of the estate’s 97 acres decorated in brightly lit holiday figures. Hours are 6-10 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Closed Dec. 24-25. Visitors can enhance their experience by tuning into local radio station 107.1 FM for a dual music and visual experience. $5 per car Monday-Thursday; $10 per car Friday-Sunday. Visit www.cuneomansion.org.

New Year’s Cosmic Skate

From 8-10 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, including DJ music, a countdown video screen, food and games. Open to grades 6-8. $10; ice skate rental $3. Visit www.nbparks.org.

STAGE

“Evanston, Which Is Over There: A Tale of Men and Women in the Modern World”

Curious Theatre Branch presents a new play by Beau O’Reilly at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 16, at The Side Project, 1439 W. Jarvis, Chicago. No performance Nov. 23. $15 or pay what you can at the door. Visit www.curioustheatrebranch.com.

“50 Shades! The Musical”

At 8 p.m. Nov. 23-24 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $32.50, $38.50. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.

“Hamlet”

Writers’ Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, presents William Shakespeare’s tragedy through Nov. 25. Curtain times are Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. $35-$75. Call (847) 242-6000 or visit www.writerstheatre.org.

“The Letters”

The political thriller, set in 1930s Russia, will be presented through March 3 at Writers’ Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe. Performances Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. (with select 2 p.m. matinees); Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. $35-$70. Call (847) 242-6000 or visit www.writerstheatre.org.

“A Likely Story”

Presented by Still Acting Up! Performance Troupe at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm or call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600.

“Little Women”

Presented Nov. 23-Dec. 30 at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays; Wednesday matinees at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 and 19; Saturday matinees at 1 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22. $37.50; $32.50 seniors and students. Call (847) 735-8554 or visit www.citadeltheatre.org.

Musicals in Concert Series

Featuring “Lucky Stiff” Nov. 30-Dec. 9 at The Music Theatre Company, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $35. Visit www.themusictheatrecompany.org or call (847) 579-4900.

“My One and Only”

Through Dec. 31 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. $40-$48, with discounts available for students and seniors. Dinner and theatre tickets, $55, are available Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

“The Odd Couple”

Northlight Theatre presents the Neil Simon comedy through Dec. 9 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Performances are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. (except Nov. 27); Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (except Dec. 9). Tickets: $25-$72. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.

“Oliver!”

Presented by Light Opera Works with a full 26-piece orchestra, Dec. 22-31 at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 22, 28, 29 and 31 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23, 26, 27, 29 and 30. $32-$92; $34-$94 New Year’s Eve; ages 21 and younger half-price for Family Matinees on Dec. 26, 27 and 29 (meet the cast after the show). Call (847) 920-5360 or visit www.lightoperaworks.com.

“1UP — A Totally ’80s New Musical”

Music Institute of Chicago Musical Theater Program’s youth companies perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Dempster Street Theater, 2008 Dempster St., Evanston. $10. Call (847) 905-1500, ext. 171.

CLASSICAL

Chamber Music Soiree

Chamber music students of Midwest Young Artists will present a free concert at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Ravinia Festival’s Bennett Gordon Hall, 201 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park. Visit www.mya.org or call (847) 926-9898.

Chicago Chamber Musicians

Presenting “Russian Heartbreak,” works of Prokofiev, Glazunov, Shostakovich and Borodin, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $35-$45; free for college students. Call (312) 225-5226 or visit www.chicagochambermusic.org.

Complete organ works of Percy Whitlock

Performed by Simone Gheller at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Saint Joseph Church,1747 Lake Ave., Wilmette. Free. Call (847) 922-2580.

Highland Park Strings

Presenting “Two Shades of Gray,” with soloists Erika Gray, violin, and Johannes Gray, cello, at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Elm Place School, 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Program includes works by Handel, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Admission is free. Visit www.hpstrings.org.

Lutkin Hall

At Northwestern University, 700 University Place, Evanston. (847) 467-4000. Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.: Chicago Wind Quintet, $8; $5 students. Dec. 2, 3 p.m.: Northwestern University’s Women’s Chorus sings a variety of works from all eras, exploring the repertoire of music for treble voices. $6; $4 students. Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.: “Watercolors: Music of Claude Debussy,” performed by Bienen School of Music piano students. $6; $4 students. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.: “My Beloved is Mine: Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears,” an art song recital. $8; $5 students.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. Nov. 25, 2 p.m.: Pianist Vladimir Leyetchkiss plays works by Schubert, Scriabin and Debussy. Dec. 9, 2 p.m.: Tutti Chamber Orchestra performs works by Bach, Mendelssohn and Haydn. Dec. 16, 2 p.m.: pianists Susan Merdinger and Steven Greene and violinist David Yonan play works by Rachmaninoff and Mozart.

Organ recital

Stephen Buzard, organist at Marquand Chapel at Yale Divinity School, will play works by Dietrich Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Herbert Howells, Gerre Hancock and Charles-Marie Widor at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at Elliott Chapel, Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson St. (Golf Road), Evanston. For information, call (847) 492-2915.

The Orion Ensemble

Presents “A Night at the Opera,” featuring works by Wagner and Verdi, at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students; free children 12 and younger. Call (630) 628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble.org.

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

At Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Information: (847) 491-5441; tickets: (847) 467-4000. www.pickstaiger.org. Dec. 2, 3 p.m.: Concert Band performs band standards. $6; $4 students. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.: Philharmonia performs music of Vasily Kalinnikov and Bizet. $6; $4 students. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.: Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble, “At Winter’s Edge,” a performance of early and contemporary vocal music in the spirit of winter. $6; $4 students. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.: Contemporary Music Ensemble. $6; $4 students. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.: Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra performs works by Mozart, Glazunov and Hindemith. $6; $4 students. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.: Symphonic Band, $6; $4 students. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.: Keyboard Conversations, “Claude Debussy: Clair de lune, Fireworks and Beyond,” presented by pianist Jeffrey Siegel. $22; $16 students.

Pilgrim Chamber Players

Performing with guest soloist Michele Areyzaga, soprano, at 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $20; $15 seniors; $8 students. Call (847) 433-0972 or visit www.pilgrimplayers.org.

Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra

Performing selections from “The Nutcracker” and works by Prokofiev and Borodin at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $30-$35; $27-$32 seniors; $14 students; $41 box seats. Visit www.svso.org.

Youth Choral Theater of Chicago

Presents “Winter Rebellion” at 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny/Northbrook. $13-$28. Visit www.youthchoraltheater.org/tickets.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

The Alley

210 Green Bay Road, Highwood. (847) 433-0304. www.bowlhighwood.com. Nov. 24: Blues jam. Nov. 25: Working Man’s Blues Band open mike.

Bertucci’s Italian Steakhouse

246 Green Bay Road, Highwood. (847) 432-6663. Music at 8:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Nov. 24, 8 p.m.: Bonnie Bridges plays easy listening music at the bar. Nov. 30, 8:30 p.m.: Kevin Purcell & the Nightburners (rock).

“Bon Jovi Inside Out”

Screened at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 in movie theaters nationwide, including Evanston 18, 1715 Maple Ave., Evanston; and Lincolnshire 21, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets available at theater box offices and www.FathomEvents.com.

The Celtic Knot Public House

626 Church St., Evanston. (847) 864-1679. www.celticknotpub.com. No cover unless noted otherwise. Nov. 25, 5-8 p.m.: Curt Nilsson and Jill Horwitz. Dec. 8, 9:30 p.m.: The Bluegrass Advocates. Dec. 13, 8 p.m.: Traditional Irish music with Annie Andrews, Donald Terao and John Williams. Dec. 22, 9:30 p.m.: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m. GPS.

Cubby Bear North

21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 541-4700. www.cubbynorth.com. Music at 10 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Nov. 23: Woogie Reunion, Black Cadillac, $5. Nov. 30: Almost Famous, $5. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with Lucky Boys Confusion. Opening band at 8 p.m. Ages 21-plus. $25 general admission; $60 VIP package.

Lake County Folk Club

Events are held at 7 p.m. Sundays at In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Concert admission is $12; $10 for Lake County Folk Club members and seniors; $5 for teens. No admission charge for Open Stage and Song Circle. Visit www.thelakecountyfolkclub.org. Nov. 25: Song Circle. Dec. 2: “Behind the Song with Mark Dvorak,” an interactive session that is part concert, part song-writing workshop.

The Laughing Chameleon

Located in The Glen Town Center, 1830 Tower Drive, Glenview. (888) 685-2844. www.thelaughingchameleon.com. Nov. 28, 8 p.m.: All American Dueling Pianos. $10 online; $12 at the door.

Mayne Stage

1328 W. Morse Ave. in Rogers Park, Chicago. (773) 381-4554. www.maynestage.com. Nov. 24, 8 p.m.: The Ex Senators with Razorhouse. $13 in advance. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Ensemble dal Niente presents Hard Music Hard Liquor. $20; $25 reserved. Dec. 19, 8 p.m.: Chris Greene Quartet with Marquis Hill Blacktet (jazz). Dec. 20, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Dragapella group The Kinsey Sicks presents its holiday show, “Oy Vey in a Manager.” $25; $35 reserved. Dec. 21, 8 p.m.: The Siegel-Schwall Band Holiday Concert. $20 in advance; $25 day of; $30 reserved. Dec. 31, 10:30 p.m.: New Year’s Eve with JC Brooks and The Uptown Sound. $65 reserved VIP seating includes champagne toast at midnight, party favors and signed poster; $45 general admission. Feb. 9, 9 p.m.: Angel D’Cuba CD release party for “Heritage.” $12 in advance; $17 day of; $22 reserved. Feb. 23, 8 p.m.: Thiefs (jazz). $15 in advance; $20 day of; $25 reserved.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. Dec. 6, 8 p.m.: Jazz artists Chick Corea (piano) and Gary Burton (vibraphone) are joined by the Harlem String Quartet to present fused jazz and classical chamber music. $60-$80.

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

At Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Information: (847) 491-5441; tickets: (847) 467-4000. www.pickstaiger.org. Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.: “An Evening with John Medeski.” $18; $10 students.

S.P.A.C.E.

1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.evanstonspace.com. (847) 492-8860. Shows at 8 p.m., unless noted otherwise. Nov. 23: Rickie Lee Jones, $38-$84. Nov. 24, 7 p.m.: Nicholas Barron in The Studios at SPACE, $20. Nov. 24: Tommy Castro & the Painkillers (blues/rock). $17/$20. Nov. 25, 7 p.m.: Tuck & Patti (jazz). $20/$30/$40. Nov. 27: Billy Martin & Wil Blades Duo, featuring Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin & Wood (experimental jazz/funk). $15/$18/$25. Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.: Dan Bern and Robbie Fulks with Jenny Scheinman (rock/country). $20/$24. Nov. 29: Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom featuring Myra Melford, Jenny Scheinman and Todd Sickafoose (jazz). $12/$15. Nov. 30, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.: Irma Thomas (soul). $25-$65. Dec. 1-2, 7 p.m.: Guitarist Leo Kottke, $30-$62. Dec. 3: The Last Bison (indie/folk). $10/$12. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.: Judith Owen & Harry Shearer’s Holiday Sing-A-Long. $22/$25. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.: Celtic Tenors, $30-$70. Dec. 6: Melissa Ferrick (folk). $25/$30. Dec. 7: Bonnie Koloc (folk). $20-$40. Dec. 9, 3 p.m.: Christine Lavin and Uncle Bonsai (folk). $15/$18. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.: Raul Midon (Latin). $18/$20. Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.: Foiled Again (jazz/folk). $15/$20. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.: Adrianne Gonzalez, Maia Sharp, Garrison Starr (pop/rock). $12/$14. Dec. 12: Dave Specter Holiday Blues Party with Tad Robinson. $12/$15. Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.: Mindy Smith (country/alternative). $18/$22. Dec. 14: Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound and Sam Llanas, formerly of The BoDeans (R&B, rock). $12/$15. Dec. 15: Mud Morganfield (blues). $12/$15. Dec. 16, 7 p.m.: The Klezmatics (klezmer). $18-$36. Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.: Raul Malo (country/salsa). $22-$42. Dec. 21: Delbert McClinton (blues/rock). $40-$85. Dec. 22: Deep Blue Organ Trio (jazz). $12/$15. Dec. 29: Ezra Furman & His Band (pop). $12/$15. Dec. 30, 6 p.m.: The Flat Five (pop/rock). $15-$35. Dec. 31, 10 p.m.: Alejandro Escovedo (roots/rock). $65-$95. Jan. 1, 7 p.m.: “The Songs of Hank Williams,” featuring Nick Tremulis, Ingrid Graudins, Don Stiernburg, John Rice,TC Furlong, Stuart Rosenberg and others (country). $18/$22. Jan. 4: Susan Werner (folk). $20-$40. Jan. 5: Otis Clay CD release show (soul). $15-$35. Jan. 6, 7 p.m.: Nellie McKay (pop/jazz). $15-$35. Jan. 11: Chris Smither, $22/$25. Jan. 12, 7 p.m.: Megon McDonough & Friends performing the music of Dan Fogelberg. $15/$20. Jan. 12, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.: Seth Glier in the Studios at SPACE, $10/$15. Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Teitur (folk). $15/$18. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Kelly Joe Phelps (blues). $15/$18. Jan. 18: Booker T Jones (blues/rock). $28-$68. Jan. 19: Eddy The Chief Clearwater (blues). $15/$18. Jan. 20, 3 p.m.: “Songs of a Catholic Childhood,” a show from Jamie O’Reilly and Michael Smith. $18/$20. Jan. 20, 7 p.m.: Aoife O’Donovan and Gabe Kahane, backed by Casey Foubert. $12/$15. Jan. 25: Kelly Hogan (country). $14/$16. Jan. 26, 7 p.m.: The Jill & Julia Show. $18-$38.. Jan. 27, 7 p.m.: Sixpence None The Richer (pop/rock). $22/$25. Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m.: Albert Lee (country/rock). $17/$20. Feb. 1: Shawn Colvin with Meg Hutchinson (folk). $38-$78. Feb. 2: Shawn Colvin with Matt the Electrician (folk). $38-$78. Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.: Chicago Farmer CD release show with Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts (folk). $10/$12. Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.: Tift Merritt (folk). $22/$25. Feb. 8, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Judy Collins (folk). $40-$85. Feb. 10, 7 p.m.: Buckwheat Zydeco, $28/$30. Feb. 16: Andy McKee, $22-$42. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.: New Orleans Suspects (rock/funk/blues). $18/$20. Feb. 22, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Suzanne Vega (folk). $28-$60. Feb. 24, 7 p.m.: Red Baraat (funk). $15/$18.

Viper Alley

275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 18-plus, unless noted otherwise. Nov. 30, 8 p.m.: American English (Beatles tribute). $10-$25. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.: Jazz guitarist and songwriter John Pizzarelli. $20-$40. Jan. 9, 9 p.m: The Wailers, $25-$35. Jan. 17, 9 p.m.: LA Guns, $15-$25. Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m.: Marshall Tucker Band, $27-$70. Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.: Chicago natives Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway present “Sibling Revelry,” a cabaret act that includes show tunes, jazz and pop. $20-$50.

ART GALLERIES

Anne Loucks Gallery

309 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-8500. www.loucksgallery.com. Nov. 30-Jan. 31: New paintings by Stephen Pentak and Leslie Wu. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Nov. 30.

The Art Center Highland Park

1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. (847) 432-1888. www.theartcenterhp.org. Through Dec. 30: “The Anastylosis Project,” large-scale, intricately detailed drawings of 12th century buildings by Mary Griep, and “Sacred Spaces,” a juried exhibition of work in all media that depicts places with sacred significance.

Ceramics Showcase

Held 5-9 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 2 at the McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove St., Evanston.

Deer Path Art League & Gallery

Located in the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. (847) 234-3743. www.deerpathartleague.org. Through Jan. 4: “Art is ... for Gifting.”

Dittmar Memorial Gallery

At Northwestern University’s Norris Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. (847) 491-2348. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Through Dec. 9: Diane Kahlo’s “Wall of Memories: Las Desaparecidas de Cuidad Juarez,” an exhibition commemorating the missing and murdered women of Juarez, Mexico.

Evanston Public Library

1703 Orrington Ave. www.epl.org. Through Nov. 30: Watercolors by Peggy Magee.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. Through Jan. 6: “Living to Create, Creating to Live: Multiple Artists from Arts of Life.”

North Shore Art League

Hosting its sixth annual “inchworks” fine arts show Nov. 29-Jan. 15 at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka. Wine and cheese reception, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 29. The show features images no larger than 144 square inches. Call (847) 446-2870 or visit www.northshoreartleague.org.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. Through Nov. 30: “Journeys,” the library’s 10th annual juried art show, featuring drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media.

Perspective Group and Photography Gallery

1310-1/2B Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.perspectivegallery.org. (224) 200-1155. Through Nov. 25: “Bob Tanner: Scorched: Photographs from the Okefenokee Swamp” and “Faigie Tanner: In Passing, Photographs from San Miguel de Allende.” Nov. 30-Dec. 30: Suzanne Metzel exhibits photographs from her recent series, “Rhythmic Bodies,” and Jeffrie Chirchirillo features photographs from his “Powwow of the New Moon” series. Artists’ reception from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 8; artist’s talk at 7 p.m. Dec. 13.

Re-invent Gallery

202 E. Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest. www.reinventlf.com. (224) 544-5961. Through Dec. 8: “Lost and Found: Industrial Sculptures and Photographic Studies,” works by Steven Gallagher and Jason Bennett Harris.

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Highland Park Players Theatre for Young Audiences

Holding auditions for the musical “How I Became a Pirate,” 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 27-28 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park. All roles available for ages 13 and up. Prepare 16 bars of a song and bring sheet music in the correct key. Come prepared to dance and read. Production dates Feb. 2-10. Visit www.highlandparkplayers.com or call (847) 682-4640.

Ravinia poster design contest

Women’s Board of Ravinia Festival seeks entrants for its annual poster design competition for high school and college students. The winning design will promote the festival’s 2013 season and will be produced and sold at the park as well as online. The winning artist will receive a $1,000 prize, second place will be awarded $500 and third place will receive $250. In addition, an honorarium of $500 will be given to the instructor of the winning student. Entry deadline is Nov. 28. For instructions on submitting an entry, visit www.ravinia.org/poster2013.aspx.

Midwest Young Artists

Hosting the 17th annual Walgreens National Concerto Competition, held at the MYA Center in Highwood and Bennett-Gordon Hall at Ravinia on Dec. 29-30. Prizes include an opportunity to perform with the MYA Symphony Orchestra and MYA scholarships. Now accepting applications from pre-college soloists. The deadline for registration is Dec. 1. Visit www.mya.org or call (847) 926-9898.

Music Institute of Chicago

Seeking submissions for its Generation Next Young Composer’s Competition, open to ages 10-18. Prizes range from $75 to $350. In addition, winners will hear their works performed live at Nichols Concert Hall and become eligible for scholarships to participate in the Music Institute’s Composer’s Lab. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 15. Call Sue Polutnik, (847) 905-1500, ext. 122.

Evanston Children’s Choir

Seeking six high school singers for an internship program with its Concert Choir beginning January 2013. Interns would be full members of the Concert Choir and would have additional responsibilities functioning as section leaders for each of the three vocal sections. Benefits include community service hours and free tuition, normally $205 per semester. Interested singers must audition/interview with director Gary Geiger. Call (847) 733-0814 or e-mail gary@evanstonchildrenschoir.org.

Canzonetta Youth Orchestra

Seeking musicians to audition for the 2012-13 music season. Directed by Hilel Kagan, Canzonetta is a chamber orchestra that offers specialized instruction for children interested in developing their orchestral skills. Training Orchestra, for 7- to 10-year-olds with beginning orchestral experience, meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Intermediate Orchestra, for 10- to 13-year-olds with more advanced training, meets from 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays. The Senior Orchestra, for high school students who are advanced musicians, meets from 1-3 p.m. Sundays. All three orchestras rehearse at the Wilmette Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Road. There will be at least four concerts throughout the year. To make an audition appointment, call Helia Schramm, (847) 328-0570.

BENEFITS

Modern Madrigal Dinner

Music Institute of Chicago S.W.A.T. Team Singers present an afternoon of music, five-course buffet-style dinner and silent auction at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Prairie Moon Restaurant, 1502 Sherman Ave., Evanston. In addition to 16th century madrigals, the benefit presents the world premiere of 10 “modern madrigals.” $30; $50 premium admission includes professional recording of the “modern madrigals.” Call (847) 905-1500.

BOOKS & POETRY

Book launch party

Hosted by Piven Theatre, featuring In the Studio with Joyce Piven by Joyce Piven and Susan Applebaum, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Workshop at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Books will be on sale at the event. Admission is free but reservations are required. Call (847) 866-6597.

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-5058. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.: Discussion of The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. Dec. 3, 1 p.m.: Page Turners group discusses The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. Dec. 13, 7 p.m.: Much Ado About Mysteries group will discuss “Grand Masters of Mystery — Ross Macdonald, Margaret Millar and Robert B. Parker.”

Highland Park Public Library

494 Laurel Ave. (847) 432-1573. www.hplibrary.org. Nov. 27, 7 p.m.: Authors John Chase and Jeff Coen discuss and sign their new book, Golden — How Rod Blagojveich Talked Himself Out of the Governor’s Office and into Prison.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.: Discussion of The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.: Discussion of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.: Discussion of Case Histories by Kate Atkinson. Dec. 12, 10 a.m: Discussion of Indignation by Philip Roth. Dec. 13, 7 p.m.: Northbrook resident Dennis Byrne discusses and signs his recently published novel, Madness: The War of 1812.

Northwestern University

University Hall, 1897 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Nov. 27, 5 p.m.: Charlotte Pierce-Baker discusses and signs This Fragile Life: A Mother’s Story of a Bipolar Son.

Oakton Community College

Footlik Theater, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Nov. 28, 6 p.m.: Award-winning Chicago journalist Alex Kotlowitz will read from his book, Never a City So Real: A Walk in Chicago. Free. For information, contact Lynn Woodbury at (847) 635-1953 or woodbury@oakton.edu.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 28, 1 p.m.: Deby Eisenberg discusses and signs her novel, Pictures of the Past. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.: Historian Scott W. Berg discusses and signs his new book, 38 Nooses: Lincoln, Little Crow, and the Beginning of the Frontier’s End.

CHILD’S PLAY

The Actors Gymnasium

Offering winter camp sessions Dec. 26-28 and Jan. 2-4 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, for young performers interested in circus arts, drama and movement. Fee is $170 per session. Call (847) 328-2795 or visit www.actorsgymnasium.com.

“Cinderella”

Through Dec. 31 at Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Performances at 10 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday, with certain performances at 12:30 p.m. $15. Visit www.marriotttheatre.com or call (847) 634-0200.

“Goldilocks and the Three Bears”

Northbrook Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents an interactive show at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave. $8 in advance; $10 online and at the door. Visit www.nbparks.org or call (847) 291-2367.

“Legally Blonde”

Northbrook Theatre Children’s Company presents the musical comedy at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 16 at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Visit www.northbrooktheatre.org or call (847) 291-2367.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 24, 2 p.m.: Family movie, “Brave,” rated PG.

Wilmette Theatre

1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. (847) 251-7424. www.wilmettetheatre.com. Dec. 1, 10 a.m.: Lindsay & the Shimmies present a kids’ rock show. $10 in advance; $12 at the door.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Musical Theater Winter Workshop

Light Opera Works presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” open to ages 8-13, Jan. 2-6 at 516 4th Ave., Wilmette. No experience or audition required, and everyone gets a part. $350. Register at www.LightOperaWorks.com/workshop-winter.html or by calling (847) 920-5360.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. Dec. 15, 2 p.m.: Mystery author Kathleen Anne Fleming presents a writing workshop with the topic “Short Stories.”

Off Campus Writers Workshop

Workshops meet 9:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln, Winnetka, unless noted otherwise. $15 per session. OCWW members ($30 per year) receive session discounts and may have manuscripts critiqued. Visit www.ocww.bizland.com. Nov. 29: Landscape historian Barbara Geiger presents “Downton Abbey.” She will also offer her coffee table book, Low-Key Genius: The Life and Work of Landscape Gardener O.C. Simonds, at a discount of $30 (cash or check).

Painting & Sushi class

Enjoy appetizers and sushi while learning to paint the featured painting with step-by-step guidance from a Bottle & Bottega artist, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 24 at Koi Restaurant, 624 Davis St., Evanston. Fee of $40 includes appetizers, paint supplies, instruction, and a 16x20 take-home canvas. Tickets available at www.bottleandbottega.com/evanston.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.: Writer’s Support Group, open to aspiring novelists, poets, essayists, journalists and others.

COMEDY

Double-Shot Showcase

Stand-up comedy show, 8 p.m. Thursdays at J.J. Java, 911 Foster St., Evanston. $5 suggested donation. Call (773) 991-7379.

The Laughing Chameleon

Located in The Glen Town Center, 1830 Tower Drive, Glenview. (888) 685-2844. www.thelaughingchameleon.com. Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Comedy Night with Rick March, Peter Lipsey and Thomas Bottoms. Shows at 8 p.m. Thursday; 9 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Saturday. $10 online; $12 at the door. Dec. 26-31: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Week, featuring Sonya White and Friends. $25; New Year’s Eve, $50 for 7:30 p.m. show, $75 for 10:15 p.m. show (includes appetizers, champagne toast and post-show DJ music/dancing).

Wilmette Theatre

1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. (847) 251-7424. www.wilmettetheatre.com. Dec. 8, 9 p.m.: Comedy at the Mette features Dan Telfer. $12.

DANCE

Fisher Dance Center

807 Ridge Road, Wilmette. (847) 920-9121. www.fisherdancecenter.com. 25th Anniversary Legendary Workshop Series — Includes short, compact day programs for the junior level (8-11 years of age) and senior level (12-18 years of age). Fee is $25 per workshop. Dec. 2: Performance and audition workshop with Robin Fisher. Jan. 13: Jazz dance with Joel Hall. Feb. 3: Italian-style contemporary dance with Federica Ciavadini. March 10: Hip-hop and break dancing with Jarret Brown.

Glenview Square Dance Club

Dancings the first and third Fridays of each month, September to May, at the Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Round dancing, cued by Howard and Anna Hoffman, starts at 7:30 p.m. Square dancing, at the Plus level, starts at 8 p.m. Call (847) 945-0370 or visit www.glenviewsquares.com.

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

Presented by Evanston Dance Ensemble at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at Northwestern University’s Josephine Louis Theatre, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. $22; $15 children, students and seniors. Call (847) 491-7282 or visit www.tic.northwestern.edu.

Shoreline Dance Club

Playing recorded music for easy ballroom dancing at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Lessons are given by professional instructors Bob and Penny Urbon at 7:30 p.m., followed by an evening of social dancing. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. Attire is dressy/casual. Admission per couple is $25. Call (847) 816-7602 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm. Jan. 19: 4-count hustle. Feb. 16: Waltz. March 16: Cha-cha. April 20: Fox trot. May 18: Rumba.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Native American Arts & Crafts Holiday Bazaar

Native American artists will offer authentic, handmade, traditional and contemporary art and craft items from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1 and noon-4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3009 Central St., Evanston. Admission to the bazaar is $5, which includes admission to the museum; free for ages 12 and younger. Call (847) 475-1030 or visit www.mitchellmuseum.org.

Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

Held through Dec. 19 at the Evanston Art Center, 2603 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Expo hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Family Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24. Girl’s Night Out, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 29. Jewelry Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1. “Shop Your Cause” Night, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5. Men’s Shopping Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 15. EAC Student Expo, Dec. 1-19. Visit www.evanstonartcenter.org.

The Inside Show

A winter juried art festival, with works by 40 artists, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at the Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue West. Free admission. Call (847) 926-4300.

FILM

Block Cinema

In the Pick-Laudati Auditorium at the Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. (847) 491-4000. www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu/block-cinema. Admission is $6; $4 for Block Museum members, students with ID and senior citizens, or as noted below. All films shown at 7 p.m., unless noted otherwise. Nov. 28: Special Madea film screenings in the Annie May Swift Auditorium, 1920 Campus Drive, Evanston — “Madea’s Family Reunion,” 9:30 a.m.; “The Family That Preys,” 1 p.m. Nov. 28, 5 p.m.: Panel discussion, “Madea’s Big Scholarly Roundtable: Perspectives on the Media of Tyler Perry.” Free. Nov. 30: “Barbara.” Dec. 7: “The Gang’s All Here.”

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-5058. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. Nov. 28, 1 p.m.: “Fair Game” will be screened and discussed. Dec. 17, 1 and 7 p.m.: “Mulberry Child” will be screened at at the Woman’s Library Club, 325 Tudor Court. The subject of the film, Jian Ping, will introduce the 7 p.m. showing and answer questions afterward.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. All films shown at 1 and 7:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Nov. 28: “The Man Who Would Be King.” Dec. 8, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: “Premium Rush,” rated PG-13. Fred Astaire film series — Dec. 5: “Holiday Inn” (1942). Dec. 12: “Roberta” (1935). Dec. 19: “The Gay Divorcee” (1934). Dec. 26: “Royal Wedding” (1951).

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Dec. 7, 2 p.m.: “Hope Springs,” rated PG-13. Dec. 15, 2 p.m.: “The Bourne Legacy,” rated PG-13. Dec. 28, 2 p.m.: “The Last of the Mohicans,” rated R.

LECTURES

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-5058. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. Dec. 10, 1 p.m.: Frank Sinatra (part 1) is the subject of the America’s Musical Theater Legends program.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.: Lyric Opera of Chicago Lecture Series features “Hansel & Gretel” by Engelbert Humperdinck.

Highland Park Public Library

494 Laurel Ave. (847) 432-1573. www.hplibrary.org. Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m.: “Studs Terkel: Chicago Icon,” presented by Thom Clark, president of the Community Media Workshop.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. (847) 272-6224. www.northbrook.info. Dec. 2, 2 p.m.: Lyric Opera Lecture Series features “Hansel and Gretel” by Humperdinck.

ET CETERA

The Actors Gymnasium

At the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. (847) 328-2795. www.actorsgymnasium.com. Dec. 1, 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Professional magician Sean Masterson presents the Magic Mastery Workshop for ages 7-12. $55. Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 2, 3 p.m.: Masterson’s Vaudeville Magic Show. $12.50.

S.P.A.C.E.

1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.evanstonspace.com. (847) 492-8860. Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.: “Dr. Strangelove,” a staged reading featuring Tim Kazurinsky, Randy Craig, Gary Houston and Warren Leming. $15/$18.

Wilmette Theatre

1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. (847) 251-7424. www.wilmettetheatre.com. Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.: “Sex & the Suburbs” with relationship columnist Marjie Kileen on the topic of “Bridging the Male/Female Divide — How to Get What You Really Want for the Holidays.” $20.

MUSEUMS

Block Museum of Art

At Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. (847) 491-4000. www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu. Admission is free; unless noted, admission to all programs is also free. Through Dec. 9: “Shimon Attie: The Neighbor Next Door,” “De-Natured: German Art from Joseph Beuys to Martin Kippenberger, Selections from the James Keith Brown and Eric Diefenbach Collection” and “Joseph Beuys: Sand Drawings.”

Evanston History Center

Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston. (847) 475-3410. www.evanstonhistorycenter.org. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission (includes optional house tour): $10; free for members. Through Jan. 28: “Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Boudoirs,” a look at the evolution of the home’s most personal of spaces and customs from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. (847) 967-4889. www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Admission: $12; $8 for students and senior citizens; $6 for children ages 5-11. Special exhibitions are free with museum admission. Through Jan. 6: “Spies, Traitors and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America,” a creation of the International Spy Museum. The exhibit explores how the United States should balance civil liberties and individual rights during times of conflict, crisis and fear. Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m.: In Conversation With ... Holocaust survivor Estelle Laughlin. A book signing follows. Free with museum admission; reservations recommended. Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m.: Holocaust scholar and Northwestern University History Department chairman Peter Hayes will discuss “What Took So Long? The Wrangle Over Holocaust Restitution Since 1945.” Free with museum admission; reservations recommended.

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

3001 Central St., Evanston. (847) 475-1030. www.mitchellmuseum.org. Admission is $5; $3 for senior citizens, students and children. Free admission for Mitchell Museum members and tribal members; and on the first Friday of every month. Admission includes all exhibits and events, unless stated otherwise. Through Jan. 6: “Changing Views of American Indian Fine Art.” Through Aug. 25, 2013: “The War of 1812: Fighting for Their Homeland.” Through maps, timelines, document reproductions, and graphics, the exhibit will provide an overview of the causes and significant events of the War of 1812, including Chicago’s Battle of Fort Dearborn.

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