Best Bets: Hubbard Street debuts filmed dance piece

Posted October 13, 2020 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Choreographer Rena Butler has created a world premiere filmed dance piece with director Talia Koylass called "A Tale Of Two" for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Courtesy of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Dance around town

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago presents choreographer Rena Butler and director Talia Koylass' virtual dance film "A Tale Of Two" starting on Thursday. Free, but reservations requested and donations appreciated. (312) 850-9744 or hubbardstreetdance.com. 6 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 24; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25

Chicago's own

Catch up with Chicago comedian Godfrey ("Zoolander," "30 Rock") when he continues a run of standup shows this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $48-$144. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17; 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18

Comedian Godfrey performs at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg through Sunday, Oct. 18.

Online flippers

Die-hard pinball fans won't want to miss the ongoing Virtual Chicago Pinball Expo. It features game play, a Stern Pinball Factory Tour and more this weekend. Free. pinballexpo.net. 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17

Arts outdoors

The Glencoe Art Walk features artists selling paintings, jewelry, sculptures, fashion and more. The outdoor event is in downtown Glencoe near 700 Vernon Ave. Free admission, but VIP tickets available for $10. (847) 926-4300 or amdurproductions.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18

Drive-by scares

The Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents "Spooky Glen Ellyn - A Halloween Driving Tour" on Saturday. Drive around on your own to see spooky sites starting behind Stacy's Tavern Museum, 557 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn. Free. (630) 469-1867 or gehs.org. Between 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17

Composer Kathryn Bostic's "Portrait of a Peaceful Warrior" is premiered by the Chicago Sinfonietta in a virtual performance on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Symphonic premiere

Watch the world premiere of Kathryn Bostic's "Portrait of a Peaceful Warrior" as part of the Chicago Sinfonietta virtual concert "Common Ground: Collective Stories" on Saturday. $45 single concert; subscription packages also available. (312) 284-1554 or chicagosinfonietta.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17

Cozy cosplay

Fans of comic books, manga, cartoons and more can keep busy indoors with activities tied to the Mini Comic Con at Home. It's sponsored by the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, starting on Monday. Free. (847) 634-3650 or minicomiccon.vapld.info. Monday to Saturday, Oct. 19 to 24

Kay Kron brings Mr. Jeremy Fisher and other animal puppets to life with Chicago Children's Theatre's "The Beatrix Potter Drive-In Theatre Experience," which has been extended to Sunday, Nov. 1. Courtesy of Charles Osgood/Chicago Children's Theatre

Drive-in storytime

Chicago Children's Theatre has extended its popular run of "The Beatrix Potter Drive-in Theatre Experience" now through Sunday, Nov. 1. The event is staged in the Chicago Children's Theatre parking lot, 100 S. Racine St., Chicago. $55 per vehicle (up to six people, not including children under 18 months). (312) 374-8835 or chicagochildrenstheatre.org. 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; extended through Nov. 1

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