Things to do Nov. 14-20: Reindeer Run at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Grand Kyiv Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ and more

Starts before Friday

“The Government Inspector”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 12-14, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Wheaton College Jenks Hall, 433 Howard St., Wheaton. Arena Theater’s production of Nikolai Gogol’s farce about mistaken identity and corruption in its newest adaptation. $11.50-$17.25. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Weed Ladies Winter Sale: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 13-15, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Naper Settlement Pre-Emption House, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Weed Ladies Winter Sale features seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Free entry. napersettlement.org.

“The Moors”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 13-15, at Elmhurst University’s Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St., Elmhurst. Jen Silverman’s dark comedy about two sisters, their maid and their dog living on the moors. When a governess and a small moor hen enter their lives, everyone questions their relationships. $5-$15. elmhurst.edu.

Friday, Nov. 14

Palatine Township Senior Center’s Winter Wonderland: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, at the Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Holiday market featuring handmade crafts, holiday items, baked goods, premade gift baskets and more. Free entry. ptscc.org.

Movie Matinee “Superman”: Noon Friday, Nov. 14, at Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville. Free. Register: warrenville.com/events.

Lightscape: 4:30-9:15 p.m. select dates Friday, Nov. 14, through Jan. 4 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Take a nighttime stroll through illuminated displays. Adults: $26 for members, $29 for nonmembers; kids 3-12: $14 members, $16 nonmembers; free for kids 2 and younger. chicagobotanic.org/lightscape.

IllumiBrew: 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Sample seasonal beers, ciders and meads from Chicago-area breweries stationed along the Illumination trail. Also, warming areas along the trail and snacks and hot beverages for purchase at the concession tent until 9:30 p.m. $95, includes 18, 3-ounce tastings and a tasting glass; $50 designated driver. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

Winterfest Art Market: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-16, at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia. Handcrafted art and goods created by local artists and makers, food, drinks and live entertainment. downtownbatavia.com.

“Explore the Sound” concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 College Ave., Naperville. Concert Choir, Chorale, Chamber Singers and guest instrumentalists. $7. northcentralcollege.edu/explore-sound.

“Ordinary Days” cabaret: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 235 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst. An evening of music and storytelling featuring songs from the musical “Ordinary Days” with Fox Country Players cast. Freewill offering to support the church’s music ministry. elmhurstucc.org.

Classical Arts Entertainment presents “Swan Lake”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Set to Tchaikovsky’s majestic score and featuring ballet stars from around the world. Tickets start at $19.70. geneseetheatre.com.

ECC Theatre’s “Our Town”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at ECC Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic. $12-$14. eccartscenter.org.

Elgin Theater Company’s “Love, Loss and What I Wore”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 14-23, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., eighth floor, Elgin. The play, based on Ilene Beckerman’s book, explores women’s lives through the lens of their clothing and the memories they evoke. $23-$25. elgin-theatre.org.

“It’s A Wonderful Christmas Carol”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 14 and 21; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-16; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 22 and 29; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23; 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28; and 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Theatre 121’s world premiere of this new holiday play, written by local playwrights Joel Bennett and Jeff Cook, blends the charm of “It’s a Wonderful Life” with the spirit of “A Christmas Carol.” $17-$35. theatre121.org.

“Let’s Hang On: A Rock ’N Soul Party”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Former stars of “Jersey Boys” and PBS television’s vocal-group sensation Under the Streetlamp — Michael Ingersoll, Eric Gutman, John-Mark McGaha and Christopher Kale Jones — perform feel-good anthems of yesteryear. $40. metropolisarts.com.

Liverpool Legends’ “Beatles Experience!”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1250 W. Wilson St., Batavia. The show is narrated by Louise Harrison and honors The Beatles’ legacy by tracing their musical evolution from early hits to psychedelic masterpieces. $52-$84. bataviafineartscentre.org.

Saturday, Nov. 15

Annual Post 42 American Legion Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, at Post 42, 1030 Central St., Evanston. Proceeds support local veterans organizations, youth organizations and Scouting groups. $9, free for veterans, active-duty military, first responders and kids younger than 8. evanstonpost42.com.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Main and Liberty streets in Wheaton. Outdoor market offering fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and more. bensidounusa.com/wheaton.

Recycled Christmas Resale Event: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at First United Methodist Church, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Gently used Christmas decor, including vintage items, trees, ornaments, housewares and more and a bake sale. All proceeds go to charities supporting women and children. Free entry and parking. facebook.com/recycledchristmasandrummagesales.

Frostmoon Faire at The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Creative Arts students’ and instructors’ art display, arts and crafts vendors, art demos, live music by the Crystal Lake Madrigal Singers, costumed characters, art scavenger hunt, food truck, photo booths, and kids’ activities including coloring, scratch art, cookie decorating and games. Fairy or medieval garb encouraged. Donations appreciated. thedole.org.

Let’s Talk Turkey!: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook. Ages 8 and older can learn natural history, fun facts and what makes a wild turkey different from a farm-raised turkey. The program will start indoors and end outdoors with an activity and a short hike in search of the perfect wild turkey habitat. Registration required by Friday, Nov. 14, at (815) 722-4121 or reconnectwithnature.org.

Mini Comic Con: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Books, comics, movies, games and more. Costumes encouraged. Free. vapld.info.

Gobbleology, the Science of Turkeys: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin. Learn turkey facts, create crafts, enjoy a turkey treat and hot cider and a campfire. Hasselmann Family Farm will have a live turkey on-site. Free. Register: elginil.gov/recreation.

Fashion Outlets of Chicago Holiday Wine Tasting: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont. Visit six wine tasting stations located inside participating Fashion Outlets retail stores to receive a one-ounce sample of wine. All attendees will receive a Fashion Outlets of Chicago Savings Pass and can create up to three custom wine charms at the wine charm bar. $25. fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

Cave Hike: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Red Oak Nature Center, 930 N. River Road, North Aurora. During a milelong round-trip hike through the woods, learn about seasonal changes happening to the only cave in the Chicago region. Adults must accompany kids. $10-$14. Register: redoaknaturecenter.info/special-events/.

Fox Valley Brass Band concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Marmion Abbey church, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Free. foxvalleybrassband.org.

ArtWauk: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Arts & Entertainment District, 2001 Belvedere Road, Waukegan. The monthly celebration of arts in downtown Waukegan and the Belvidere Mall includes art exhibits, musicians and performances. artwauk.com.

Holiday Tree Lighting at The Arb: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, on Main Street at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Beginning with a parade down Main Street featuring Santa, stilt walkers, dancing elves and more, ending in Main Street Plaza for the grand finale. Join Tina Bree from Star 105.5 to light The Arb’s holiday tree, followed by a holiday dance party. Features live music from Dave Mikulskis of Hi Infidelity, Pino Farina, Courtney Juric, and Josh Scholl of Radio Gaga, as well as the Wickstrom Lincoln Holiday Tent with balloon artists, face painters, strolling magicians and holiday tunes. Free. shopthearb.com.

Reindeer Run: 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Run a fun run under the lights and be the first to see Holiday Magic on the 2-mile course entirely within the zoo. Registered participants receive a commemorative hat. Pavilions open with music, plus  food and drinks for purchase. $45. Register: brookfieldzoo.org/ReindeerRun.

Holiday Trivia Dinner: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the ARC Center, 201 W. National St., West Chicago. For 21 and older, a festive night of friendly trivia and a buffet dinner. Tickets ($50-$60) include one drink ticket, with a cash bar available. Child care available for kids 3-11 with preregistration. Register: we-goparks.org/special-events.

“Elf — The Musical”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15; 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 16, 23 and 30; and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 22 and 29, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Musical based on the hit movie. $13-$30. cuttinghall.org.

Lee Murdock’s 34th annual Christmas Ship Show: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Maple Street Chapel, 200 S. Main St., Lombard. Murdock’s songs are about the individuals who shaped our heritage on and around the Great Lakes. $21.25. maplestreetconcerts.org.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s “Hansel & Gretel”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Mayslake Hall, 1717 31st St., Oak Brook. For this fairy tale opera by Engelbert Humperdinck, the group will be joined by soloists and dancers from the VH Dance Center, under the direction of Rachel Quinn. Sung in the original language with projected English translation. $8-$25 at St. Paul’s and $10-$35 at Mayslake. sinfoniettabelcanto.org.

“Sonidos de mi Navidad!”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. The 27th National Cuatro Festival Puertorriqueño “Sonidos de mi Navidad!” features Michael Stuart. Tickets start at $65.60. harristheaterchicago.org.

Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. The Chicago-based Spanish dance company celebrates five decades of bringing the vibrant art of Spain to life with the debut of a new work and other dances. $35-$123. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Shout Section Big Band: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. Big band and swing music directed by Brett Dean. $30, includes three beverages. norrisculturalarts.com.

“A Christmas Carol”: Various times and days, Nov. 15 through Dec. 31, at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story. Tickets start at $34. goodmantheatre.org.

Illumination: Tree Lights: Saturday, Nov. 15, through Jan. 3 at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Displays of lights and music that highlight the beauty of trees in winter. Roast marshmallows for s’mores and enjoy a hot seasonal beverage from the concession tents along the trail. Sensory-friendly night on Tuesday, Nov. 18. New this year, Illumination Dog Admission Nights on Wednesdays, Dec. 3-17. The exhibition is closed select Mondays and Tuesdays and on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tickets start at $20. mortonarb.org.

Sunday, Nov. 16

Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Medals presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age bracket. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce’s Scholarship Fund. $40; $50 on race day. Register: lislechamber.com.

Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Westmont Park District Community Center gym, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Featuring handmade items, one-of-a-kind ornaments, holiday decorations, homemade goodies and specialty gifts. Free entry. facebook.com/WestmontParkDistrict.

Artisan Faire: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Handcrafted wares created by local artists include jewelry, knits, ceramics, fused glass, decorative purses, prints, soaps, Judaica and other products. Artist donations will be raffled off at 1 p.m. Free entry. tbiskokie.org.

GCHS Booster Club Turkey Trot 5K: 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake St., Grayslake. Proceeds support the high school athletic programs. $35, $30 for kids 14 and younger. gchsboosterclub.org.

Zion Turkey Shoot Out: Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Leisure Center Sports Arena, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion. Participate in one of six coed age groups for ages 5 and older for a chance to win a free Thanksgiving turkey. Free. zionparkdistrict.com.

Homemade for the Holidays: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Durant-Peterson House and Sholes School Museums at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. Learn how early settlers decorated their schools and homes for Christmas and make decorations. Suggested donation: $3 or $1 for ages 18 and younger. ppfv.org.

Thanksgiving Community Feast: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Wheeling Park District residents and their families are invited to a traditional Thanksgiving-style meal with music and crafts. Registration required. Free for residents. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

EYSO’s “It’s All Relative”: 1:30, 4:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $27, $22 for seniors and $7 for students. eccartscenter.org.

Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to Charlie Brown Christmas: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Charles Public Library’s Carnegie Community Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. The trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s 1965 “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Free. scpld.org.

“Some Bright Nowhere”: An Afternoon with Ann Packer: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Author Ann Packer will discuss her new book, “Some Bright Nowhere,” with author Christie Tate. Free. thebookstall.com.

Cantigny Greenhouse Tour: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Cantigny, Schaffner Road entrance, Wheaton. Tour led by a member of the greenhouse staff showcases a variety of poinsettias. Learn about the history and care of these plants and how they are used around Cantigny for seasonal displays. Space is limited. $25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage). Register: cantigny.org/event/greenhouse-tour-6.

Elmhurst Symphony’s “Classical Giants”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. William Welter, principal oboist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, makes his solo debut with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra on this all-classical program with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Mozart’s Oboe Concerto in C and Symphony No. 39. Pre-concert talk at 1:45 p.m. $12-$45. elmhurstsymphony.org.

Harmonia Concert Series: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Faith Community United Church of Christ, 192 S. Center, Bensenville. Jazz and pop singer Abbigail Riccards will be accompanied by pianist Tom Vaitsas. A reception follows. Freewill offering. faithcommunityucc.com.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s “Echoes of the Past”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Featuring Paul Hindemith’s “Symphonie Mathis der Maler” and Ottorino Respighi’s four-movement tone poem “The Pines of Rome.” $10-$47. dupagesymphony.org.

“Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!”: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Children’s theater. Tickets start at $47. msg.com.

Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Journey of Hope United Methodist Church, 37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin. Second stop on the annual music tour. Freewill offering. fcc-elgin.org/organ-tour/.

NaperVoice’s “A Feast of Seasons”: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Classical, folk, jazz and musical theater. The choral works will reflect the seasons, featuring composers Giovanni Croce, Elaine Hagenberg, Marques Garrett, John Rutter, Reena Esmail and Shawn Kirchner. Grace’s pipe organ will accompany several of the selections and a dancer will interpret two works through movement. Proceeds benefit Literacy DuPage. $21.50, $16.50 for seniors, $6 for 13 and older, and $1 for 12 and younger. napervoice.org.

Monday, Nov. 17

Movie Mondays: 7 p.m. Monday Nov. 17, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. 1954’s “White Christmas” sing-along. $1 tickets at the door; cash only ($20 bills or less). Concessions for purchase (credit/debit cards accepted). paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

Jazz Big Band Fall Concert: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. North Central Big Band, under the direction of Tim Coffman, presents classic compositions by Count Basie, Sammy Nestico, Eddie Harris and Horace Silver, alongside modern works by John Fedchock. $7. northcentralcollege.edu/show/calendar.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. Screening of the 1987 John Hughes’ comedy “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for 60 and older, $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

Midweek Matinee: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962). $5. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Holiday Twilight Shop: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in downtown Arlington Heights. The Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce’s 10th annual event features specials, local gift card giveaways and more. arlingtonhcc.com.

Holiday Tree Lighting: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The lighting ceremony begins at 5:15 p.m. Hot drinks, cookies and visits with Santa. Sponsored by the Stenger family. Free with reservations: napersettlement.org.

“Home But Alone No More” book signing: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Book signing event with John Abendshien, the original owner of the iconic Winnetka “Home Alone” house and author of “Home But Alone No More,” and artist Julia Hagen. Free. homebutalonenomore.com.

Aurora Film Society: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Screening of the 1981 Peter Weir film “Gallipoli.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10. themusicvenue.org.

MCC Jazz Ensemble: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Free. mchenry.edu/events.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish music on traditional Irish instruments such as live reels, hornpipes, slip jigs and more. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Bliss Holiday Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Avante Banquets, 1050 Northwest Hwy., Fox River Grove. Handmade and artisan goods, holiday decor, boutique items, and gourmet food and treats. Free entry. barringtonchamber.com.

Ladies Night Out: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Bartlett Hills Golf Club, 800 W. Oneida Ave., Bartlett. Fashion show by Closet Boutique, raffles, hors d’oeuvres, shopping with local vendors, DJ, wine and cheese tasting and more. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For reservations, call (630) 213-3103 or email Evan@bartletthills.com. bartletthills.com.

Zoo After Dark — Holiday Sip & Stroll: 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Explore the zoo’s holiday lights, plus a DJ dance party, seasonal cocktails and more. For 21 and older. $45. brookfieldzoo.org/HolidaySipAndStroll.

Barrington Area Artists Association Art Sale: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, and 2-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Members of the Barrington Area Artists Association, both professional and amateur artists, will showcase and sell hundreds of fine art pieces. Free; registration required at barringtonswhitehouse.com.

“Disney’s Lion King Jr.”: 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20-21, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, at the Wheaton Park District Community Center Memorial Auditorium, 1777 S. Blanchard Road, Wheaton. Children’s Playhouse production. Tickets are $10 at wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Craft by Beer — Coastal Holiday Trees: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Design a shimmering sea glass holiday tree while enjoying beer. Must be 21 or older. $20. napersettlement.org.

Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Featuring dancers from Ukraine’s Grand Kyiv Ballet. Tickets start at $53. athenaeumcenter.org/events/2025/nutcracker.

“A Christmas Carol — A Live Radio Play”: Preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20; regular run: various times Fridays through Sundays, with select Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Dec. 28 at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. Return to WBFR Studios on Christmas Eve in 1946 and follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey to find the true spirit of the holiday season, complete with live sound effects, radio jingles and more. $55. oillamptheater.org.

“Georgiana and Kitty, Christmas at Pemberley”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 20 through Dec. 21, at Playhouse Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. In Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s final installment in the Christmas at Pemberley trilogy (“Miss Bennet,” “The Wickhams”), secrets are revealed and arranged engagements and meddlesome siblings come together for the holidays. $43-$45. atthemac.org.

The Moth Mainstage: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Five storytellers will explore the theme of “Daring,” with true and personal stories told live and without notes. $34-$175. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Wind and Percussion Fall Studio Recital: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Instrumental students from each of the private studios at North Central College will perform. $7. northcentralcollege.edu/show/calendar.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The “Magic, Moonlight & Mistletoe Tour” features genre-twisting arrangements of popular hits and Christmas classics. Tickets start at $43.90. geneseetheatre.com.

Ongoing

Yuletide Treasures: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 29; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Dec. 1-23; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24, at the DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St., Wheaton. The DuPage Art League’s annual show features one-of-a-kind gifts, all handmade by local artists, including painting, photography, ornaments, holiday and home decor, jewelry, woodwork, pottery, wearable textiles, greeting cards, candles and more. Free parking is available on Front Street and in the parking garage across the street. dupageartleague.org.

Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Lights: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Jan. 5 at The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. The museum’s annual celebration features a four-story, floor-to-dome Grand Tree surrounded by a forest of more than 50 trees and displays decorated by volunteers to represent the holiday traditions from cultures around the globe. Museum admission: adults $25.95; kids 3-11 $14.95; free for members. griffinmsi.org.

Alex Ross — Heroes & Villains: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and Wednesdays and 2-8 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 16, 2026, at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. A larger-than-life presentation of the work of legendary comic book artist Alex Ross featuring heroes and villains from the Marvel and DC universes. Museum admission $3-$10, exhibit tickets $5-$10, and free for kids 3 and younger. LCFPD.org/planyourvisit.

Dinovember: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Nov. 30 at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Learn about dinosaurs at 1:30 p.m. daily during the Dino-keeper Chat. Plus, embark on the Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt; complete it and claim a prize at the gift shop. $6 or free for ages 1 and younger or U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org/dinovember.

Harry Potter — A Forbidden Forest Experience: Time slots start at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Nov. 30 at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s Camp Duncan, 32405 N. U.S. Hwy. 12, Ingleside. Lights transform the landscape into a magical outdoor trail featuring creatures from the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” films. A themed village at the end of the trail offers food and drink (Butterbeer) and a gift shop. Tickets start at $31 for kids 3-12 and $46 for adults. HPForbiddenForestExperience.com.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Jan. 11 at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets start at $31. paramountaurora.com.

“Million Dollar Quartet Christmas”: Various times most Wednesdays through Sundays and some Tuesdays through Jan. 4 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Christmas musical in which Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together to celebrate the holidays at Sun Records studio. Tickets start at $70. marriotttheatre.com.