Things to do Nov. 8-14: Veterans Day events, Chicago Toy & Game Fair and more

Starts before Friday

312 Comedy Festival: Various times Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 6-10, at numerous locations in Chicago and Zanies in Rosemont. Festival of comedy performances including Larry David, Kevin Herrera, Steve-O, Jessica Kirson, Nate Jackson, Skinbone and more. For ticket information and the schedule, see 312comedyfestival.com.

“Machinal”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 7-10, at Elmhurst University’s Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St., Elmhurst. Journalist and playwright Sophie Treadwell’s exploration of limitations and freedom. $5-$15. elmhurst.edu.

Friday, Nov. 8

Veterans Dinner: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Meridian Banquets, 1701 W. Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Veterans are invited to a complimentary dinner. Registration required. cityrm.org.

Family Date Night: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Westmont Community Center gym, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. The gym will be transformed into a ballroom with a DJ and dancing. Admission includes Zazzo’s Pizza, food from Raising Cane’s, a popcorn bar, nacho bar, candy bar, crafts, photo ops and activities. Dress to impress (formal wear). $15 per person. Register at westmontparks.org.

Winterfest Art Market: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia. Vendors throughout the studio and the Dock with pop-up vendors at Hearth & Hammer and music at Kiss the Sky. waterstreetstudios.org.

Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, and 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse, 1326 W. Hollywood Ave., Chicago. Filmmakers around the world by showcasing their work. $15. projectchicago.com.

Icons of Country Veterans Day Salute the Troops: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the PIAZZA, 85 Executive Drive, Aurora. Country music tribute to members of the military. For 21 and older. $40 (standing only) or $200-$320 for tables of 4. facebook.com/iconsofcountrytributes.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Grayslake Antiques & Flea Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Shop for antiques, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, memorabilia, old toys, coins and more. $8. zurkopromotions.com.

Chicago Toy & Game Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. North America’s largest toy and game fair open to the public with experiential and immersive events, interactive exhibits and activities for all ages. $12 for adults, $6 for kids in advance; $15/$7 at the door. chitag.com/2024-fair.

Huntley Veterans Day Ceremony and Collection Event: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in Huntley Square. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. For the Honoring our Veterans Collection, bring donations to stock the shelves at New Horizons and Veteran’s Path to Hope. Hosted by the village and Huntley American Legion 673 Women’s Auxiliary. For a list of needed items, visit huntley.il.us.

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show hosts vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.

Family Holiday Movies: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Watch “The Secret Life of Pets.” Free. glenellynchamber.com/holiday.

Brew It Forward: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Annual outdoor beer tasting benefits the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton. Purchase beer tokens for attending veterans or donate directly to the Midwest Shelter. Veterans who attend receive complimentary tastings. Family activities in the Tank Park. Beer tasting packages include five 3-ounce pours for $10 or 12 pours for $20. Concessions available. Free admission; $15 parking. fdmuseum.org.

Holiday Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Arts, crafts, raffles and baked goods. All proceeds benefit the Little Free Pantry. Free admission. downers.us.

Wood Dale Veterans Day ceremonies: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Park, 269 W. Irving Road Wood Dale. Two ceremonies hosted by VFW Tioga 2149. The Nov. 9 ceremony is co-hosted by the city, park district, and police and fire departments. The Nov. 11 ceremony is supported by city staff and community representatives. wooddale.com.

Diwali Celebration: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Celebrate the Festival of Lights at a Diwali event featuring family-friendly activities and cultural traditions. Free. wilmette.libnet.info//event/11778738.

“Brothers in War” reception and screening: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in Aurora. The City of Lights Film Festival features a screening of National Geographic’s “Brothers in War,” written and directed by Liz Reph, from 4 -5:30 p.m. in the Aurora City Council chambers, 44 E. Downer Place, followed by a reception from 5:45-7 p.m. at the Grand Army of the Republic, 23 E. Downer Place. Free; registration required. aurora-il.org.

Wines In The Wild: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Wine and liquor tastings, food, animal ambassadors and a silent auction in the Discovery Center. Tickets start at $275. brookfieldzoo.org/WinesInTheWild.

Elgin Symphony “Joyce Yang Plays Grieg”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Pianist Joyce Yang plays Grieg’s Piano Concerto. $20-$65; $10 for students. elginsymphony.org.

Karen Morgan: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Gorton Center, John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. A night of comedy celebrating Morgan’s “Shiny Happy People Laughing” album. $21-$40.95. gortoncenter.org.

Sunday, Nov. 10

Hog House to Smokehouse: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. See how 19th-century farmers made salted hams, sausage and other pork products to be hung in the smokehouse and eaten throughout winter in the 1880s. Food for purchase. $3 per person; $12 family; free for kids 2 and younger. parkfun.com/event/hog-house-to-smokehouse.

Lisle Veterans Day observance: 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Lisle Veterans Memorial, 4721 Center Ave., Lisle. Medleys by the Lisle Community Band, color guard, national anthem and dignitary remarks. Hosted by Lisle Park District, in collaboration with Lisle VFW Post 5696 and the Lisle Woodridge Fire Protection District. lisleparkdistrict.org.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”: 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, with select 1 p.m. shows Thursdays through Dec. 29 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The story of showbiz buddies and military comrades Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who stage a winter pageant to save a struggling Vermont inn owned by their old commanding officer. Ticket prices start at $63. marriotttheatre.com.

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s season opener: 1:30, 4:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at ECC Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Three programs featuring young Chicago-area musicians. At 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., the EYSO’s youngest ensembles perform music by Dvořák, Britten, Elgar and Vaughan Williams. At 7 p.m., the EYSO will perform Dmitri Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony. $14-$27. eccartscenter.org.

Veterans Day Author Event: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Author Ned Ricks, a retired Army Major, will speak about his tour of duty in Vietnam. A display from the National Veterans Art Museum permanent collection will be available for viewing. gepl.org.

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s “Beethoven, Brahms and Barton Pine”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto. Also on the program are Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” Overture and Beethoven’s 7th. Preconcert lecture at 1:45 p.m. by assistant conductor Eli Chen. $32-$45; $12 for students. ElmhurstSymphony.org.

Music in the Gallery Series-TNTeague: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center art gallery, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. International steelpan virtuoso Liam Teague will be joined by his son, Jaden Teague-Nunez, for a performance of calypso, jazz, classical and ragtime music. $10-$20. norrisculturalarts.com.

A Taste of Ireland: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Irish music and dance. $40.50-$72.50. cbpr.co/press/atasteofireland.

“You Can’t Take It With You”: 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 10 and 17, and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16, at ECC SecondSpace, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. ECC College Theatre’s production of the classic screwball comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. $12-$15. eccartscenter.org.

Mount Prospect Community Band Fall Concert “In The Presence Of Heroes”: 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. $5 at the door. mppd.org.

“Dinner for Veterans”: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 310 E. Main St., East Dundee. Veterans and their family and friends are invited to a free dinner with food catered by Aliano’s in East Dundee. Reserve a spot via EventBrite.com by Nov. 8.

Northwest Choral Society Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 916 Central Road, Arlington Heights. The concert “Heritage” is centered around music with roots in the early American tradition. $20; $15 for students and seniors. nwchoralsociety.org/2023-2024-concert-season.

Northwest Concert Band Fall Concert: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. “Around the World in 90 Minutes” includes folk songs and pieces composed/arranged by Randy Steinberg. $10 for adults, payable at the door; free for kids 18 and younger. northwestconcertband.org.

Monday, Nov. 11

Bensenville’s Veterans Day breakfast: 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at White Pines Golf Club banquet hall, 500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville. The village, park district and Fenton High School invite Bensenville veterans and their families to dine for free. There will be a guest speaker and presentations by Fenton High School Defending Freedom Essay Contest winners. Registration is required at (630) 766-7015.

Downers Grove Veterans Day Breakfast: 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Learn about veterans’ experiences during the breakfast. Registration required. Free for veterans, $18 for residents, $27 for nonresidents. dgparks.org.

Aurora Veterans Day Procession: 10:15-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in downtown Aurora. Steps off at the corner of Water Street and Downer Place, marching west on Downer Place to the G.A.R. Memorial Hall, 23 E. Downer Place, for a ceremony and military rifle salute by veteran organizations at 11 a.m. Jessica Lynch, who was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Prisoner of War Medal while serving in the U.S. Army in 2003, will be the keynote speaker. The parade features local veterans organizations, public safety units, community organizations and youth groups. aurora-il.org.

Bloomingdale Veterans Day ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Bloomingdale Library gazebo, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539’s ceremony at the Veterans Memorial monument. facebook.com/VFW7539.

Elmhurst Veterans Day ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial at Wilder Park, 175 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. elmhurst.org.

St. Charles Veterans Day ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Fire Station 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles. Includes the singing of the national anthem, followed by a prayer, remarks, a closing prayer, gun salute and performance of taps. stcharlesil.gov.

Veterans Day Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. West Chicago Public Library staff will share a story inspired by heroes, with a special guest reader who is a veteran. Sing along to patriotic songs and take home a veteran-themed activity (while supplies last). For kids 6 and younger, accompanied by an adult. Pick up a special parking pass for free admission from the library’s youth services desk (while supplies last). fdmuseum.org.

Wheaton Veterans Day ceremony: 10:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. American Legion Post 76’s annual Veterans Day ceremony for those who have served. sites.google.com/view/american-legion-post-76/home.

Barrington Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial, Park Avenue and Cook Street, Barrington. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/veterans-day-ceremony-2.

Brookfield Zoo Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Brookfield Zoo Discovery Center, 8400 W. 31st St., Brookfield. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a display of military memorabilia and vehicles. Get an up-close experience with the zoo’s animal ambassadors from 11-11:30 a.m. Music by the Legacy Girls from noon to 12:45 p.m. After the ceremony, the posting of colors and a performance of the national anthem will take place, followed by the Jesse White Tumblers. Free admission to all active, reservist and retired members of the military. brookfieldzoo.org//VeteransDay.

Elburn Veterans Day observance: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at American Legion Post 630, 112 N. Main St., Elburn. Hosted by the Elburn American Legion. elburnpost630.org/events.

Elgin Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Centre of Elgin’s Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin. The city and American Legion Post 57 honor all veterans. Seating will be provided. elginil.gov.

Geneva Veterans Day Salute: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Third and State streets, Geneva. A salute will be presented by the American Legion honor guard. American Legion Post 75, 22 S. Second St., hosts an open house from 5-9 p.m., with a raffle drawing and cash bar. facebook.com/AMLGENEVAILPOST75 or genevapost75.org.

Glendale Heights Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Park, 1611 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights. The ceremony features a flag and color guard presentation, rifle salute and a tribute to the “Fallen Warriors.” glendaleheights.org.

Gurnee Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 11, at the Gurnee American Legion, 749 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Tribute to America’s veterans. Free. gurneeamericanlegion.org.

North Aurora Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial, Willow Way and Farview Drive, North Aurora. Refreshments follow at the North Aurora Police Department, 200 S. Lincolnway. northaurora.org.

Palatine American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 11, at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. The Veterans Day observance will feature the officers from Post 690. Speakers will include Jill Robertson and Erica Bartnicki, presidents, American Legion Auxiliary; Mike Rocha, commander, Sons of the American Legion Squadron; and Mark Cramer, commander, American Legion Palatine Post 690. Free. alpost690.us.

Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at VFW Post 2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road, Villa Park. The city hosts the ceremony in conjunction with the Villa Park VFW, featuring the presentation of colors, patriotic songs by Willowbrook High School Choir, taps, and speakers Jimmy Urso, Ron Rakosnik and Amy Raffel. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. invillapark.com.

Woodridge Veterans Day: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge. Woodridge VFW Post 1578 will hold its annual service inside the library. woodridgelibrary.org.

Buffalo Grove Veterans Day Celebration: 12:15-1:15 p.m. reception and 1:30 p.m. program Monday, Nov. 11, at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. VFW Post 981 Color Guard will present and remove the Colors, as well as present a special Armed Services flag presentation. Lunch will be served before the program. Free; registration required. bgparks.org/veterans-day-celebration.

18th annual Veterans Salute Concert: 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the St. Charles North High School auditorium, 255 Red Road, St. Charles. Under the direction of John Wojciechowski and Kevin Dobbeck, the St. Charles North Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble present an evening of patriotic music. Hosted by master of ceremonies Mark Powell, a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel. A reception for all veterans will be held at 5 p.m. in the auditorium lobby. Seats are limited. For free tickets, go to scnmusic.com/veterans-day-concert by Nov. 7.

Hanover Park Veterans Day observance: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Village Board Room 214, 2121 W. Lake St., Hanover Park. The Hanover Park Veterans Committee hosts an event to salute and honor veterans. Keynote speaker is Wes Becton, who served as a platoon leader in the Demilitarized Zone in Korea and later as the commander of the U.S. Army’s Honor Guard Company. Free. hanoverparkillinois.org.

Hometown Heroes of the 745th: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the DuPage County Historical Museum auditorium, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Retired U.S. Army Officer Steve Fixler shares the history of the 745th independent tank battalion that supported the First Infantry Division during World War II, and will discuss and honor DuPage and Northern Illinois soldiers from the 745th. Free. Register: wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Movie Mondays: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. See Robert Zemeckis’ 1994 film “Forrest Gump.” $1 at the door (cash only). paramountaurora.com/events.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Honoring Veterans Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the mobile coach parked on the lower level of Yorktown Center, outside of Von Maur, and 1:30-7 p.m. at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. villageoflombard.org/402/Blood-Drives.

“Thanks for the Memories, A USO Tribute”: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at ECC Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. This USO Salute features a five-piece band and six singers paying tribute to artists such as the Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland, Bob Hope, Rosemary Clooney and more who sang and danced for the troops during the 1940s. $32. eccartscenter.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Annual Thanksgiving party: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Covenant Living, 124 Windsor Park Drive, Carol Stream. A reception with punch, appetizers and music in the lobby begins at 11 a.m.; lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. After lunch, Jane Allyson’s Friendsgiving program focuses on the Mary Lubko Center. $10 for ages 18 and older. Register: wheatonparkdistrict.com or (630) 665-1415.

Carrie Hoza author discussion: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Local author Carrie Hoza will discuss her book “Love, Mother Goose: A U.S. Army Captain’s Stories of Surviving the Sunni Triangle.” She will be joined in conversation with writer Holly Marihugh. Free with registration. thebookstall.com.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Weed Ladies Winter Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 14-16, at the Naper Settlement Daniels House, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Free. napersettlement.org.

“Miscellany and Mirth of the Midwest”: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. Musician Dave Martin will share his blend of history and storytelling using traditional and original songs. Donations appreciated. Register at (847) 391-5399 or DesPlainesHistory.org.

Ladies Night Out: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Bartlett Hills Golf Club, 800 W. Oneida Ave., Bartlett. Fashion show by Closet Boutique, raffles, appetizers, signature drinks, shopping with local vendors and crafters, DJ entertainment, wine and cheese tasting and more. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For reservations, call (630) 213-3103 or email Evan@bartletthills.com.

“Moana Jr.”: 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14-15, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16- 17, at the Wheaton Park District Community Center Memorial Auditorium, 1777 S. Blanchard Road, Wheaton. Tickets are $10 at wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Historian: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. In “Wounded: A History of War and Medicine,” learn about the relationship of war and medical care and how some advances developed on the battlefield impacted medical care in civilian life. $10. Register: napersettlement.org.

“Love’s Labour’s Lost”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14-15, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Wheaton College Jenks Hall, 433 Howard St., Wheaton. Arena Theater's production of Shakespeare’s comedy. $11.50-$17.25. tickets.wheaton.edu.

“The Wickhams, Christmas at Pemberley”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 14-Dec. 15, at Playhouse Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s production is a holiday tale about the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness. Preshow discussion with the director and designers at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. $42-$44. atthemac.org.

“The Nutcracker”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. Featuring the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. $55-$180. harristheaterchicago.org.

Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Hough and his cast of dancers bring holiday music to life through dance. Tickets: $47.50-$137.50. rosemont.com/theatre/event/derek-hough-dance-for-the-holidays.

Ongoing

Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 24 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fall flowers. Free. epd.org.