Best bets: Michelle Obama heads to United Center, Gladys Knight to Arcada

Posted November 12, 2018 4:58 am

By Scott C. Morgan

"Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama" is at the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Associated Press, 2018

First Lady

Tickets are scarce to attend "Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama." The event, featuring the former First Lady discussing her new book with moderator Oprah Winfrey, happens at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Nearly sold out, but platinum and VIP packages available for $615-$2,750. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13

Gladys Knight performs at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Associated Press, 2018

Empress of Soul

See Motown legend Gladys Knight ("Missing You," "Midnight Train to Georgia") when she performs in concert on Tuesday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $89-$175. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13

Pete Souza, former official White House photographer for President Barack Obama, appears as part of an Anderson's Bookshop event at Community Christian Church in Naperville on Thursday, Nov. 15. Associated Press, 2013

Presidential portraits

Anderson's Bookshop hosts former White House photographer Pete Souza as he discusses his books "Obama: An Intimate Portrait" and "Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents" at the Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. $37 (includes admission for one and one copy of "Shade"). (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15

Jason Mewes appears at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg on Thursday, Nov. 15. Associated Press, 2016

Vocal half

Jason Mewes is famous for being the vocal half to the film comedy duo "Jay and Silent Bob" ("Clerks," "Mallrats"). See Mewes do standup at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $24 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15

Baroque opera

The Canadian-based Opera Atelier shines a light on French baroque music with its double bill of Charpentier's "Actéon" and Rameau's "Pygmalion" for two touring performances on Thursday and Friday at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $35-$135. (312) 334-7777 or harristheaterchicago.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 15 and 16

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