Best bets: See lights so bright at Morton Arboretum's Illumination
Nature lights
Nature and colorful displays combine once again for another season of Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum. This year's version launches with an Illumibrew preview complete with a beer tasting to accompany all the visual wonders. It all starts this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Illumibrew: $55, $25 designated driver tickets; general admission: $18-$23; $12-$15 kids. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. Illumibrew from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16; Illumination regular run: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. (lights off at 9:30 p.m.) from Saturday, Nov. 17, to Tuesday, Jan. 1 (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Mondays except New Year's Eve)
Classic mechanics
Specialty collectors won't want to miss the Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $7 Saturday and Sunday single-day admission; $11 2-day pass; $50 3-day pass (includes early bird preview on Friday). (847) 680-7200 or lcfair.com or chicagolandshow.com. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. early bird preview Friday, Nov. 16; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18
Grand illusions
Visual wonders are promised when “The World of Magic - Where a Dream Comes True” plays a touring performance tonight at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $22-$34. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16
Oscar winner
Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Mo'Nique returns for a series of standup shows this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $44 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17
'Walking in Memphis'
Spend “An Evening with Marc Cohn,” the singer and songwriter famed for hits such “True Companion,” “Silver Thunderbird” and more. The concert is tonight at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $50-$60. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16
Country gal
Cheer on country music stalwart Tanya Tucker when she performs tonight in concert at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $43-$83. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16
Foodie fun
Bring your appetites and be ready to see culinary celebrities at the Wine & Food Experience Chicago featuring Martha Stewart and Graham Elliot this weekend at the Soldier Field United Club (Floors 1 and 3), 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. $85; $120 VIP packages; $180 Chef's Package with Graham Elliot; “Meet Martha” master class tickets $250. wineandfood.usatoday.com/chicago. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17
Big books
Storybooks “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “The Snowy Day,” “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” and others become big backdrops in the touring exhibit “Storyland,” which is ongoing at the Kohl's Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview. Included with admission of $13; $12 seniors. (847) 832-6600 or kohlchildrensmuseum.org. 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday, 9:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; through Sunday, Jan. 13