Things to do Nov. 6-12: ‘Greatest Show on Earth,’ 312 Comedy Festival, Veterans Day events and more

Friday, Nov. 6

MainStreet Libertyville’s First Fridays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, on Main Street in Libertyville. Music, refreshments and more. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

“Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition”: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Adapted from the bestselling book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan and featuring an original rock score. $16-$19. metropolisarts.com.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents “The Greatest Show On Earth”: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; and 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Family-friendly spectacle features performers from around the world; never-before-seen acts on high wire, trapeze and bicycle; innovative sound and visual technology and more. Tickets start at $30.15. rosemont.com/allstate.

Experience Diwali — A Festival Of Lights: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Live entertainment, family activities, food and drinks for purchase and more. Free. bgparks.org/diwali.

Veterans Dinner: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Meridian Banquets, 1701 W. Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Veterans are invited to a complimentary dinner. Registration required. cityrm.org.

16th annual Going Dutch Festival: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 5:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15½ Ziegler Court, Elgin. Celebrating female and nonbinary voices in the arts in an in-the-round setting, featuring visual art and live performance from Ramona Rotten’s “ARIA ARIA ARIA” Friday; performances by Renee Clippinger and Carrie Brueck Morris Saturday and Sunday, along with Andrea Cerniglia/Dropshift Dance, Avery Wilde, Spectrum X Ensemble, Ginger Jensen, Adanya Gilmore and Amanda Milligan Saturday; and Izzy Wolf and Ambo Dance Theatre of Kentucky Sunday. Not wheelchair accessible. Suggested $12 donation. Tickets: sidestreetstudioarts.org/goingdutch.

Bert Kreischer: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. “Permission to Party World Tour.” Part of the 312 Comedy Festival. Tickets start at $58.65. msg.com.

Timmy No Brakes: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. 21 and older. $41.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare ― Abridged & Revised”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 6-15, at The Strand Theater Brookfield, 60 Akenside Road, Riverside. Glaser Players offer a fast-paced spin through every Shakespeare play in one performance. $20. strandbrookfield.com.

“Fun Home”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. North Central College Theater presents the original musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel, about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. $14. northcentralcollege.edu/events/fun-home.

Justin Silva: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. Part of the 312 Comedy Festival. $47-$59. jamusa.com.

Phoebe Robinson: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. “Feral & Fired Up!” $46.39. thaliahallchicago.com.

“Tiny Beautiful Things”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at Village Theatre Guild, 2S720 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos. $25. villagetheatreguild.com.

Friday Night Concert Series: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Michael Johnathan will perform. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., or tune in virtually. Suggested donation $10 (cash or PayPal). twowaystreet.org.

GreenRoom Productions First Friday Improv: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Hemmens Theater in the Round, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Family-friendly improv shows. $15-$22. greenroomimprov.com.

30th Annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival: Various times Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at Elastic Arts, 3429 W. Diversey Ave., #208, Chicago. Performances include Seiji “Wabi” Yuguchi and The MIYUMI Reduction Quintet on Friday and Kenji Lee and Stephen Paul Duo Miminari Trio on Saturday. $10-$20. airmw.org/aajazz.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Cyclocross Bicycle Race: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, at Emricson Park, 900 W. Ericson St., Woodstock. Illinois State Cyclocross Championship with riders of all ages and abilities from multiple states. Rain or shine. bikereg.com/psicx.

Bensenville Pumpkin Smash: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Bensenville Village Hall main parking lot, 12 S. Center St. Remove all decorations and candles before smashing your pumpkin into compost. bensenville.gov.

Geneva Pumpkin Smash: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at Prairie Green Community Gardens, Peck and Bricher roads, Geneva. Recycle your old pumpkins. All decorations (candles, yarn, stickers, googly eyes and plastic accessories) should be removed before recycling. Pumpkin-themed food vendors. Sponsored by the city’s Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park District. geneva.il.us.

Glen Ellyn Pumpkin Smash: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Village Green Park, 130 S. Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn. Before smashing, weigh your pumpkins and ensure they are free of decorations and candles. No painted pumpkins. Drop off your pumpkins or bring a baseball bat or shovel to smash the pumpkin. Free. gepark.org.

Naperville Pumpkin Smash: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, 811 S. West St., Naperville. Drop off your pumpkins for composting (with no candles, metal or decorations). napervilleparks.org/kknc or scarce.org/pumpkins.

Chicago Toy & Game Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. See the newest toys, meet favorite characters and more. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Star Wars” in 2027 with members of the 501st Legion and Star Wars-themed experiences throughout the weekend. Free admission for kids 7 and younger dressed as a Disney, Marvel, Star Wars or Pixar character. $17.85 in advance or $23.18 at the door; $12.51 for kids 3 and younger. chitag.com/2026-fair.

Hampshire Holidays on State: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Main Street and Washington Avenue, Hampshire. Food, shopping, vendor fair, horse-drawn carriage rides, DJ music, old-time photo booth, and take a photo with Santa, Mrs. Claus, an elf, Olaf and The Grinch. facebook.com/hampshireareachamber.

Family Holiday Movies: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn. See “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.” Doors open at 10 a.m. Free. glenellynchamber.com/free-family-movies.

Gobbleology, the Science of Turkeys: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin. Learn turkey facts and create crafts at stations. Enjoy a special turkey treat with hot cider and a campfire. $5-$8. Register: elginil.gov/recreation.

Brew It Forward: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Annual outdoor beer tasting benefits the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton. Beer tokens are five for $10 or 12 for $20 for 3-ounce pours. Veterans who attend receive complimentary tastings. Participating breweries: 93 Octane, Bells, Blind Corner, Half Acre, Lagunitas, New Belgium, Penrose, Revolution and Tighthead. Family activities in the Tank Park. $16 per car. fdmuseum.org/event/brew-it-forward-4/.

Cocoa & Chocolate Crawl: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in downtown Geneva. The $27 ticket includes cocoa and chocolate creations. Map of participating businesses and drinks can be found online. All ages. genevachamber.com/events/cocoa-crawl.

Love Story, Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Rikki Lee Wilson, backed by a live band, brings Taylor Swift’s hits to life. Doors open at noon. $44-$60. Rauecenter.org.

“You Go Now”: A John Pinette Documentary: 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Screening with the filmmaker and a Q&A session. Part of the 312 Comedy Festival. $13.27. jamusa.com.

Bridge Communities’ Sleep Out Saturday Rally: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The 23rd annual event is to raise awareness of families facing homelessness and funds for Bridge Communities’ transitional housing and mentoring program. Register: Sleepoutsaturday.org.

Ari Matti Live: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. Part of the 312 Comedy Festival. $34-$66. jamusa.com.

Ballets Jazz Montreal: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. “Dance Me — Music by Leonard Cohen.” $51-$172. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Zoltan Kaszas: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Worldwide(ish) Tour.” Part of the 312 Comedy Series. $39-$64. jamusa.com.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart’s “Prague”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. The ESO’s Isabella Lippi is the soloist in Dvořák's “Romance for Violin & Orchestra” and Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo capriccioso. Tickets: elginsymphony.org.

MOMIX: Botanica: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Dancer-illusionists MOMIX returns with “Botanica!,” in which dancers transform into flowers, insects and shifting landscapes in a celebration of nature. $60-$75. atthemac.org/events.

Wheaton College Family Weekend Choral Showcase: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Edman Memorial Chapel, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. Performances by the choral ensembles of the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, featuring the Concert Choir, Men’s Glee Club and Women’s Chorale. Free; no tickets required. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Copley Comedy Series: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. With headliner Tim Benker, featuring Mike Preston and host Steve Cochran. $22 reserved seats. paramountaurora.com.

Sunday, Nov. 8

Graham’s Chocolate Race: 7 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third St., Geneva. Half-marathon, 10K, 5K and a one-mile walk. $56.99-$122.98. Register: raceroster.com.

Big Timber XC Challenge: 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Camp Big Timber, on Big Timber Road, Elgin. Eighth annual challenge offers a 3-mile run or walk, a 5-mile run and a Kids Fun Run for 10 and younger. A pancake breakfast follows. Proceeds support the Boy Scouts of America Three Fires Council and the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin. $70.89; $22.85 for the Kids Fun Run. Register: dickpondathletics.com.

Hoffman Estates Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the parking lot of Vistex, off Barrington Road and Route 72, Hoffman Estates. Local vendors selling home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more. Rain or shine. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.

Hog House to Smokehouse: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 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. Food for purchase. $3; $12 per family; and free for kids 2 and younger. parkfun.com.

Lisle Veterans Day observance: 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Lisle Veterans Memorial, 4721 Center Ave., Lisle. Medleys by the Lisle Community Band, color guard, the national anthem and dignitary remarks. Hosted by the Lisle Park District in collaboration with Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and the Lisle Woodridge Fire Protection District. lisleparkdistrict.org.

Dundee Township Lions Club’s Salute to Service: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Grafelman Park, off Main Street, West Dundee. Veterans Day tribute honors veterans, active military, first responders and their families. dundeelions.org.

Second annual Merry Makers Expo: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at The Ten Hotel Gurnee, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Over 100 local artisans, free hot cocoa bar, free photos with Santa and live music by Matt Krahula. $7.18-$12.51 at eventbrite.com.

Chamber Music Institute fall concerts: 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at ECC Spartan Auditorium, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The musicians of the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras perform in smaller chamber ensembles. eyso.org.

Dinner for Veterans: 2-4 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 310 E. Main St., East Dundee. Veterans and their family and friends are invited to a free dinner with Italian beef, broasted chicken, pasta and salad catered by Karas Restaurant Group, with homemade desserts. Military memorabilia will be on display. Reserve a spot via eventbrite.com.

Fox Chamber Singers “En Masse”: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Marmion Abbey Church, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora. A jazz sextet from the Fox Valley Jazz Big Band joins in performing Will Todd’s jazz-inflected “Jazz Missa Brevis” mass and “Love’s Insistent Voice,” a new work by Fox Chamber Singers’ composer-in-residence Kenneth Martin. $19.50 and $16 for students or seniors. For tickets, go to foxchambersingers.org.

Sunday Music Matinee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville. Bourbon Aristocracy featuring fiddler/vocalist Ryan Hinshaw, banjoist/vocalist Steve Martin, bassist Pete Wojtowicz and guitarist/vocalist Ethan Taylor Sellers. Free. Register: warrenville.com.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart’s “Prague”: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. ESO’s Isabella Lippi is the soloist in Dvořák's “Romance for Violin & Orchestra” and Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo capriccioso. Mozart Symphony No. 38, “Prague,” is also on the program. Tickets: $20-$68; $10 for students. elginsymphony.org.

Cantigny Greenhouse Tour: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Cantigny, Schaffner Road entrance, Wheaton. The tour is led by a member of the greenhouse staff featuring 16 varieties of poinsettias. Learn about the history and care of these plants and discover 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-9.

Pangelic Plus: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. “Music in the Gallery” returns with a performance by Pangelic, a harp and steelpan duo featuring harpist Faye Seeman and steelpan artist Liam Teague, with Jaden Teague-Nunez on piano. $20. norrisculturalarts.com.

“Carmina Burana”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Elgin Master Chorale, in collaboration with Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, performs Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” Ticket price TBA. elginmasterchorale.org/concerts.

Northwest Choral Society Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. “A Feast of Psalms” concert explores texts from the Book of Psalms. $15-$20. nwchoralsociety.org.

“Haunted Romantics: Shadows of Fate”: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Batavia United Methodist Church, 8 N. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Fermi Community Orchestra performs Bruch’s “Kol Nidrei” featuring cellist Santiago Uribe Cardona, Prokofiev’s “Montagues and Capulets” from “Romeo and Juliet,” Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain” and Berlioz’s “March to the Scaffold” from “Symphonie Fantastique.” Fermi Community Strings perform Alan Lee Silva’s “The Evil Eye and the Hideous Heart,” Beethoven’s Allegretto from Symphony No. 7, and Tchaikovsky’s Waltz from “The Sleeping Beauty.” Free. fermicommunityorchestra.org.

Heather Shaw: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. 21 and older. Doors open at 6 p.m. $31.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Ron White: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. Tickets start at $66.65. msg.com.

Monday, Nov. 9

Field of Honor: Nov. 9-13 at Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield. A panorama of U.S. flags will be displayed with the theme “Honoring Our Veterans.” Hosted by the village of Deerfield. healingfield.org/event/deerfield-il-2

After Hours Film Society: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Screening of Alex Gibney’s documentary “​Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie.” Preshow concert from organist David Rhodes and the Mighty Wurlitzer 30 minutes before the screening. A discussion will follow the film. $11. afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Gardens, Et Cetera of Wheaton: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Gary Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St., Wheaton. “Birds of DuPage County — Every Season is Different” will be presented by Mike Warner of the DuPage Birding Club. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Call Kathryn at 630-408-5487.

Honoring Veterans Blood Drive: 1:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., Lombard, and 3-7 p.m. in the mobile coach parked on the lower level of Yorktown Center outside of Von Maur. Residents are encouraged to donate blood in honor of veterans. villageoflombard.org.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 10 and 12, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. The astrophysicist presents “Astronomy Bizarre” on Tuesday and “Delusions of Space Enthusiasts” on Thursday. Tickets start at $48.75. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Warrenville Veterans Day Breakfast: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Warrenville Community Building, 3S240 Warren Ave., Warrenville. A salute to veterans. Free for veterans, their spouses, children and special guests. Register: warrenvilleparks.org.

Bensenville’s Veterans Day breakfast: 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, 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. Highlights include a guest speaker and presentations by Fenton High School Defending Freedom Essay Contest winners. Free for in-district veterans. Registration closed Nov. 2. bvilleparks.org.

Veterans Day ceremony: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, around the flagpole at B.R. Ryall YMCA, 49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn. After a few words from CEO Rob Wilkinson, join the Bright Beginnings Preschool in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Doughnuts and coffee will follow. facebook.com/BRRyallYMCA.

South Elgin Veterans Day ceremony: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the board room at the Public Safety Center, 50 N. Water St., South Elgin. southelgin.com.

Aurora Veterans Day Parade: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, starting at Water Street and Downer Place, marching west on Downer Place, Aurora. The parade will conclude in front of the Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum, 23 E. Downer Place. The ceremony includes a military rifle salute by veteran organizations at 11 a.m. Free. aurora.il.us.

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

St. Charles Veterans Day Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Fire Station No. 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles. The indoor ceremony will include the national anthem, an invocation, remarks, a gun salute and taps. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. stcharlesil.gov.

Addison Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Circle at the far east end of the Village Green, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Guest speakers and music to honor military members. Rain or shine. Parking available on Army Trail Road, south of Village Green. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., stop by the Addison Historical Museum, 135 W. Army Trail Road, for special exhibits on veterans. ithappensinaddison.com or facebook.com/AddisonEvents.

Barrington Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial, Park Avenue and Cook Street, Barrington. Join local veterans and dignitaries to honor Veterans Day. Free. barrington-il.gov.

Carpentersville’s Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. cville.org.

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

Geneva Veterans Day Salute: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Third and State streets in downtown Geneva. A salute will be presented by the American Legion honor guard. facebook.com/AMLGENEVAILPOST75 or genevapost75.org.

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

Gurnee Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at American Legion Post 771, 749 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. With special guests The Lake Shore Singers. Light snacks will be served. facebook.com/americanlegionpost771.

Lombard Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Sunken Garden in Lombard Common Park, Grace and Maple streets, Lombard. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors to the village hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave. villageoflombard.org.

North Aurora Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the newly updated Veterans Memorial, Willow Way and Farview Drive, North Aurora. This year’s ceremony will feature the first American flag being raised at the memorial, as well as a flag retirement ceremony. northaurora.org.

Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, 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, taps and speakers. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments will follow. villaparkvfw.org/events.

Wood Dale Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Park, 269 W. Irving Park Road, Wood Dale. Hosted by the VFW Tioga 2149. Dress for the weather. Free. wooddale.com.

Buffalo Grove Veterans Day Celebration: 12:15 to 1 p.m. lunch and 1-2 p.m. program Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Honoring veterans with an afternoon of music, gratitude and community. Free Culver’s lunch followed by a performance by the Saddle Shoe Sisters Salute Veterans. Free. bgparks.org/veterans-day-celebration.

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. See “The Magnificent Seven.” $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for 60 and older, $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

Honoring our Heroes ― A Veterans Day Pop-Up Exhibit: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Lincoln Center, Downers Grove. A special Veterans Day pop-up exhibit on local military history and veterans. Bring mementos to add to the temporary exhibit, which will be open through Nov. 11. The closing reception will include refreshments and a short presentation on the history of local veterans. Free. dgparks.org.

Thanks for the Memories, A USO Tribute: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Elgin Community College Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. A USO-style celebration by six vocalists and a five-piece band, honoring the entertainers who performed for the troops during wartime such as The Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland, Bob Hope and Rosemary Clooney. $35. tickets.eccartscenter.org.

20th annual Veterans Salute Concert: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the St. Charles North High School auditorium, 255 Red Gate Road, St. Charles. Under the direction of John Wojciechowski and Kevin Dobbeck, the St. Charles North Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble present music by Gershwin, Whitacre, Young, Sousa and other American composers. Hosted by master of ceremonies Mark Powell, a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel. A reception for veterans will be held before the concert. For free tickets, go to scnmusic.com/veterans-day-concert.

“A Christmas Carol”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 11 through Jan. 3, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd.., Aurora. The Charles Dickens’ classic has been adapted for the Paramount stage. Tickets start at $50. paramountaurora.com.

Hanover Park Veterans Day observance: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the village hall board room, 2121 W. Lake St., Hanover Park. Free. hpil.org.

Nick’s Pix: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Lake Theatre, 1022 Lake St., Oak Park. Veteran movie critic Nick Digilio hosts the monthly film series. See Carl Franklin’s 1992 crime thriller “One False Move.” $7.99-$9.99, plus fees. classiccinemas.com.

“Jane Eyre”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 11-12, and Saturday, Nov. 14, at Wheaton College Jenks Hall, 433 Howard St., Wheaton. Arena Theater’s production of Nick Lane’s adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic, reimagined for ensemble storytelling with live music and movement. Follow Jane, an orphan who grows into a woman resolved to live by her convictions. $11.50-$17.25. tickets.wheaton.edu.

“Through the Voice of the Viola, the Instrument That Is Never Satisfied”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts Concert Hall, 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. Violist Rose Armbrust Griffin is joined by pianist Hyejin Cho in a program that brings together works by Caroline Shaw and Shawn E. Okpebholo alongside César Franck’s Violin Sonata, heard through the distinctive voice of the viola. $11.80-$17.70. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Community Nutcracker Challenge: Noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale. Be part of “The Land of Sweets: An Enchanted Holiday Experience” by transforming a wooden nutcracker into a piece of art. It will be part of the museum’s holiday exhibit where visitors vote for their favorite. $15-$20. Register: bloomingdaleparks.org.

Monopoly Launch Party: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. An evening of challenges, activities, photo ops and a special appearance by Mr. Monopoly. The new Naperville edition of Monopoly will be available for purchase. Included with museum admission. $22 for 1 and older; $21 for seniors. dupagechildrens.org/family-fun/monopoly-launch-party.

A City At War Chicago: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Kris Habermehl speaks about how the Chicago area became a hub of wartime production during World War II. Food will be served and a cash bar will be available. $50. Register: wheatonparkdistrict.com.

“Little Women”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 to Dec. 13, at Playhouse Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s production of Lauren Gunderson’s adaptation of the classic novel. Pre-show discussion at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 12 and post-show discussion Nov. 20. $44-$46. atthemac.org.

Ongoing

Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 29, at Wilder Park Conservatory, 225 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Free. epd.org.

Dinovember: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. Embark on the Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt; complete it to claim a free prize at the gift shop. $7, free for 1 and younger or U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org/dinovember.

“Million Dollar Quartet”: 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, through Jan. 3, at Stolp Island Theatre, 5 E. Downer Place, Aurora. The jukebox musical is inspired by the real-life meeting between Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley in December 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. $87 if purchased in person, additional fees for phone and online orders. 630-896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com.

“Annie”: 7 p.m. Fridays; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays; 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 10, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The heartwarming musical about Broadway’s favorite little orphan. $92-$244.70. drurylanetheatre.com/annie.

“Jekyll & Hyde”: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 p.m. Sundays; and 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 8, at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. Murder and chaos are pitted against love and virtue in this sweeping Gothic musical. Tickets start at $60.75. broadwayinchicago.com.

Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 15, at McHenry County College’s Black Box Theatre, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. MCC theater department production. $15-$20. mchenry.edu/blackbox.

iambe theatre ensemble’s “Conscience”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 15, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 220 DuPage St., Elgin. Joe DiPietro’s 2020 historical drama about Maine Republican Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and her 1950 “Declaration of Conscience” speech against Wisconsin Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s fearmongering. Directed by Sean Hargadon. General admission: $24 or $22 for seniors and students. iambetheatreensemble.com.

13th Floor Haunted House: Select times and dates through Nov. 8, at 5050 River Road, Schiller Park. Featuring “Black Hollow Institute” and “The Woman in White” haunts. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $24.99. 13thfloorchicago.com.

Basement of the Dead: Select times and dates through Nov. 7, at 42 W. New York St., Aurora. Consists of an abandoned underground laboratory where terrifying creatures lurk and a 3D haunted house. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $28.99. basementofthedead.com.

“Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical”: Various times Wednesdays through Sundays and some Tuesdays through Jan. 3, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Musical based on the animated feature film. Tickets start at $78. marriotttheatre.com.

Disturbia Haunted House: Select times and dates through Nov. 13, at University Plaza, 1213 Butterfield Road, Suite D, Downers Grove. The attraction includes an array of rooms. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $29.99. hauntedhousedisturbia.com.

Dungeon of Doom: Select times and dates through Nov. 7, at 600 29th St., Zion. Attractions include a decaying nuclear fallout shelter, a dead clown alley and the slaughterhouse among others. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $34.99 online; $45 at the door. dungeonofdoom.com.

“Heroes of the Fourth Turning”: Various times and dates through Dec. 6, at 1531 N. Wells St., Chicago. Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery’s politically charged drama. Tickets start at $55, $33-$44 for previews through Nov. 6. aredorchidtheatre.org.