Things to do Nov. 13-19: Lightscape, Ana Gasteyer’s ‘Holiday Spectacular,’ Illumination and more

Friday, Nov. 13

Field of Honor: Through Nov. 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

Palatine Township Senior Center’s Winter Wonderland: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, at Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Shop for cookies and treats, pre-made gift baskets, handmade holiday and gift items, holiday decor, jewelry and more. Free admission. ptscc.org.

The Rink at Block 59 grand opening: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Block 59, 404 S. Route 59, Naperville. The Rink opens for skating through Jan. 18. $14, $12 for kids younger than 10, teachers, nurses, first responders and military. theblock59.com/therink.

Saint Demetrios Fall Food Fest: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1400 N. O’Plaine Road, Libertyville. Greek cuisine and pastries. Carryout available. Free admission; veterans and active duty service members eat for free with ID. saintdemetrioslibertyville.com.

Movie Matinee: Noon Friday, Nov. 13, at the Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville. Screening of 2026’s “Supergirl.” Free. Register: warrenville.com.

Santa Visits at Fashion Outlets of Chicago: 2-7 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends Nov. 13-25; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 27-29; and various hours through Dec. 24, at Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont. Visit with Santa. Pet Nights for guests with leashed dogs from 4-7 p.m. Mondays Nov. 16 through Dec. 14. Visits are free; photo packages for purchase. fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

Lightscape: 4:30-9:30 p.m. select dates Friday, Nov. 13, through Jan. 3, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Take a nighttime stroll through illuminated displays. $38.50 for adults, $23.50 for kids 3-12, free for kids 2 and younger, and discounts for members. chicagobotanic.org/lightscape.

Holiday Lantern Walk: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in downtown Batavia. Follow the glow of festively lit lanterns while enjoying warm drinks, specials and rides on the Holiday Trolley between downtown destinations. downtownbatavia.com.

IllumiBrew: 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Get a preview of Illumination and sample seasonal beers, ciders and meads along the trail. Snacks and hot beverages for purchase at a warming concession tent with fires along the trail until 9:30 p.m. $85-$95, designated driver $45-$50. mortonarb.org.

24th Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago. Sip barrel-aged beverages including beers, ciders, meads and perries. Hosted by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. Tickets start at $85. beerfests.com.

Nikki Glaser: 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13-15, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “The Stunning Tour.” Part of the 312 Comedy Festival. Tickets start at $59.50. msg.com.

Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at McHenry County College’s Black Box Theatre, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. MCC theater department production. $15-$20. mchenry.edu/blackbox.

“Annie”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 13-29, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Theatre 121 production of the spirited young orphan who refuses to give up on her dream of finding a family. $16-$31. Tickets: theatre121.org or WoodstockOperaHouse.com.

“Cabaret”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 13-21, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 15 and 22, at The Lodge Performing Arts Center, 18 Villa Court, Elgin. Up and Coming Theatre’s fall production of Kander & Ebb’s classic musical. $30.15 for onstage table seating or $27 for main seating. uactheatre.org.

“A Christmas Carol”: Various times most Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 13 through Dec. 31, in Goodman’s Albert Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. The Goodman’s production of Charles Dickens’ classic. Tickets start at $40. goodmantheatre.org.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare ― Abridged & Revised”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 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.

ECC Theatre’s “The Man Who Came to Dinner”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 13-22, at Elgin Community College’s SecondSpace, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. When an egotistical, urbane critic gets stranded in a Midwestern town, it sets off a three-ring circus of farcical machinations and celebrity satire. $14-$16; free for ECC students with ID. eccartscenter.org.

Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale “Wintersong: Peace on Earth” concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. $27, $22 for 62 and older, $17 for students. gewchorale.org.

“Hedda Gabler”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 13-21; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15; 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Elmhurst University’s Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St., Elmhurst. $5-$15. elmhurst.edu.

iambe theatre ensemble’s “Conscience”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, 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. General admission: $24 or $22 for seniors and students. iambetheatreensemble.com.

Friday Night Concert Series: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Local artist showcase. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., or tune in virtually. Suggested donation $10 (cash or PayPal). twowaystreet.org.

Lucy’s Comedy: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse. Headliner Brian Noonan along with Catherine Strauss. Hosted by Brian Williams. Tickets start at $29. Rauecenter.org.

Saturday, Nov. 14

Annual Post 42 American Legion Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at Post 42, 1030 Central St., Evanston. Proceeds support local veterans organizations, youth organizations and Scouting groups. $10, free for veterans, active-duty military, first responders and kids younger than 8. evanstonpost42.com.

Grayslake Antique Bottle and Advertising Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Featuring antique bottles, coin-op machines, antique advertising, breweriana, signs, slot machines, antiques and more. Regular admission: $9 for both days; early admission from 8-9 a.m. Saturday: $25. zurkopromotions.com.

Recycled Christmas Resale Event: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at First United Methodist Church, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Gently used Christmas decor. Free entry and parking. facebook.com/recycledchristmasandrummagesales.

Frostmoon Faire at The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Arts and crafts vendors, art demos, live music by the Crystal Lake Madrigal Singers at 10 a.m., costumed characters, art scavenger hunt, Toasty Cheese food truck, photo booths, and art activities including scratch art dragon masks, design your heraldry (mini shield) and more. Enchanted Forest walk-through display and Faerie Garden. Outdoor activities if weather permits. Wear fairy or medieval garb. $5 donation appreciated. thedole.org.

Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Club at Prairie Stone, 5050 Sedge Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Holiday items from local crafters. Free entry. heparks.org.

Huntley Veterans Day Ceremony and Collection Event: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Huntley Square on Coral Street, Huntley. 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.

Mini Comic Con: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Books, comics, movies, games and more. Art demonstration with award-winning comic book artist Gene Ha. Costumes encouraged. Free. vapld.info.

Randolph Street Garden Party Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15, at Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph St., Chicago. More than 200 dealers, global foods and live entertainment. Rain or shine. $14 online, $15 at the gate, valid for both days. randolphstreetmarket.com.

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show with vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.

Family Holiday Movies: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn. See “Shrek II.” Doors open at 10 a.m. Free. glenellynchamber.com/free-family-movies.

Military Memorials in Lombard Cemetery: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Lombard Cemetery, 462 S. Main St., Lombard. Lombard Historical Society’s 45-minute walking tour presents new stories of local veterans from the War of 1812 through World War II. Also, learn about ongoing efforts to preserve and restore military grave sites in the cemetery. $7 for 12 and older. Tickets: lombardhistory.org.

Wild Kratts Live! 2.0: 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Chris and Martin Kratt activate new Creature Powers and go “off to the creature rescue” with Aviva and the rest of the Wild Kratts team. Tickets start at $54.30. auditoriumtheatre.org.

“Alexander Hamilton: Financing a New Nation”: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Terry Lynch explains how Hamilton believed financial stability was essential for national defense and worked with opponents to balance the budget and honor commitments to Continental Army veterans. $10 or free for Glen Ellyn Historical Society members and students. gehs.org.

Fox Valley Brass Band Chamber Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Marmion Abbey church, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Free. foxvalleybrassband.org.

Illumination: 4:30-8 p.m. daily, starting Saturday, Nov. 14, and running through Jan. 2, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Reimagined for its 14th year with four new large-scale installations, including a colorful canopy inspired by the northern lights stretching more than 400 feet overhead, as well as “Pine Whistle Railroad,” a whimsical model train attraction winding through an indoor fantasy woodland. Also, the art exhibition “Vivid Creatures” will be on display. The exhibition is closed select Mondays and Tuesdays and on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tickets start at $19.50, depending on the day. mortonarb.org.

Central Street Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, along Central Street, Evanston. Free trolley rides, strolling entertainment and holiday festivities. Tree lighting at 5 p.m. in Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Ave. centralstreetevanston.com/holiday-stroll-tree-lightng.

Holiday Tree Lighting at The Arb: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 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 and 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 and a Holiday Tent with balloon artists, face painters, strolling magicians and more. Free. shopthearb.com.

Drive-In Movie Night: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Grayslake Community Park District, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Kids 4-8 can create and decorate their own cardboard cars to sit in while enjoying “Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving” on the big screen, with pizza, popcorn, juice and themed crafts. $25-$31. glpd.com.

Reindeer Run: 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. With a 3-mile course entirely within the zoo, join a “fun run” under the lights and be the first to see Holiday Magic. Registered participants receive a commemorative item. Registration starts at $50. brookfieldzoo.org/ReindeerRun.

Ali Siddiq: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. “The Custom Fit Tour.” Tickets start at $55.50. wintrustarena.com.

GreenRoom Improv: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Clean, high-energy, multifaceted improv comedy. $13-$20. greenroomimprov.com.

Lambs Farm presents “Elf Jr.”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Lake Forest High School, 1285 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest. Lambs Farm participants will perform the musical based on the hit movie. $20, $10 for kids. lambsfarm.org.

Michelle Wolf: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Best Job in the World.” Part of the 312 Comedy Festival. Tickets start at $53. jamusa.com.

“The Naughty Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. A festive variety show featuring belly dance, burlesque, tap, holiday favorites and theatrical mischief. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit Mutual Ground. It’s also a donation drive for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program; bring an unwrapped gift or gift card for kids up to 18. $20. raksanna.com/naughty-nutcracker.

“Jane Eyre”: 7:30 p.m. 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.

Sonata Sonatina Festival: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Guest recital with pianist Winston Choi presents a program that moves from the music of Schubert and Beethoven to a collection of works inspired by water. $7. northcentralcollege.edu/show/calendar.

Wheaton College Symphonic Band Fall Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Edman Memorial Chapel, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. Under the direction of Brady McNeil, the ensemble, comprised of woodwinds, brass and percussion, presents its fall concert. $5.90-$11.80. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Sunday, Nov. 15

Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 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. $55. Register: lislechamber.com.

GCHS Booster Club Turkey Trot 5K: 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake St., Grayslake. Proceeds support the high school athletic programs. $50; $35 for 15-18 and 50 and older; $30 for 14 and younger. gchsboosterclub.org.

Holiday Portraits at the Victorian Cottage: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Victorian Cottage Museum, 23 W. Maple St., Lombard. Professional holiday photo sessions offered in a historic setting. $125. Register: lombardhistory.org/new-events-1//christmas-mini-photo-sessions-lombard.

“The Power and Politics of Music”: 1:30, 4:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at ECC Spartan Auditorium, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s first concerts of the season, exploring the ability of music to move and influence. $27, $22 for seniors, and $7 for students. eyso.org.

Homemade for the Holidays: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 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 your own handmade decorations. Suggested donation: $3 or $1 for 18 and younger. ppfv.org.

Thanksgiving Community Feast: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 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 is required. Free for residents. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Illinois Brass Band concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. The diverse program features special selections once played by the legendary Elgin National Watch Factory Band. Proceeds benefit the Elgin History Museum and the church. Tickets: elginhistory.org.

Sunday Afternoon Concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the St. Charles Public Library’s Carnegie Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Matt and Cynthia Gruel, and a special guest performer, bring the spirit of the 1940s to life in “The WWII Radio Hour.” Free. scpld.org.

Quintet Attacca’s “Melting Pot”: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St., Aurora, and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago St., Elgin. Chamber Music on the Fox series continues with this five-piece wind ensemble in an international program with music from Valerie Coleman, Samuel Barber, Astor Piazzolla, Franz Danzi, Paquito D’Rivera and Alyssa Morris. $25, $15 for students. chambermusiconthefox.org.

NaperVoice’s “America Sings at 250”: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Fifth annual Gather In Gratitude concert celebrates American choral music, including classical, folk, gospel, jazz and Broadway by composers Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, Rosephanye Powell, George Gershwin, Andrea Ramsey, Moses Hogan and Randall Thompson. Proceeds benefit Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans. $21.50, $16.50 for seniors, $6 for 13 and older, and $1 for kids 12 and younger. Limited tickets at the door. napervoice.org.

“Out of Many One, An American Tapestry”: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Downers Grove Choral Society performs works by American composers, including a performance of Ron Kean’s American Mass with Chamber Orchestra. Pre-concert talk at 3:15 p.m. $25, $20 for seniors, and $15 for kids 13 and older; $2 more at the door. dgcs.org.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s “Hänsel and Gretel”: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Hinsdale United Methodist Church, 945 S. Garfield St., Hinsdale. Engelbert Humperdinck’s fairy-tale opera. $25, $22 for seniors ($5 more at Hinsdale concerts) and $8 for students. sinfoniettabelcanto.org.

WWE NXT Holiday Live Tour: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Wrestling. Pre-show Q&A and photo opportunity available. Tickets start at $47.25. aragonballroomchicago.com.

Monday, Nov. 16

Movie Monday: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. See “Alice in Wonderland” (1951). Doors open at 6 p.m. $1 (cash only at the door). Concessions via cash or card. paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

Tuesday, Nov. 17

“Relics of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway”: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Hedges Station, 0N555 Winfield Road, Winfield. BeHistoric’s Brian and Joyce Ostberg discuss what remains of the “Roarin’ Elgin,” which includes most of the present-day Illinois Prairie Path. Learn about the railway’s history and explore the many traces and remnants that can be found along its former right-of-way. winfieldhistory.org or facebook.com/HedgesStation.

Sing at Gorton: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Upbeat country sing-along. Free. gortoncenter.org.

Criminal Presents: An Evening with Phoebe Judge: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. The host and co-creator of “Criminal,” “This is Love” and “Phoebe Reads a Mystery.” $47-$77. jamusa.com.

Ana Gasteyer: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. “Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular.” Tickets start at $51.75. evanstonspace.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. See “Forrest Gump.” $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for 60 and older; $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

Midweek Matinee: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. See “National Theatre Live: Hamlet,” a contemporary interpretation of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy starring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera. $5. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Select Pix: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Charlestowne Cinema, 3740 E. Main St., St. Charles, and York Theatre, 150 N. York St., Elmhurst. See the 2006 James Bond thriller “Casino Royale.” $7-$9. classiccinemas.com.

Holiday Twilight Shop: 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in downtown Arlington Heights. Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce’s annual event features specials, local gift card giveaways and more. Free. arlingtonhcc.com.

Holiday Tree Lighting: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The lighting ceremony will begin promptly at 5:15 p.m. There will be hot drinks, cookies and visits with Santa. Free with advance registration: napersettlement.org.

Mountainfilm on Tour: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. An evening of short films from Telluride, Colorado, presented by The North Face and hosted by filmmaker Friday Chicago and Caymanite. Tickets start at $39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.

Aurora Film Society: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Screening of the 1970 film “Five Easy Pieces” with Jack Nicholson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10. aurorafilmsociety.org or themusicvenue.org.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish music on their traditional Irish instruments. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

Thursday, Nov. 19

Creative Living Series “The Fine Art of Gardening”: 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Discover the art behind some of the North Shore’s most celebrated gardens with landscape architect Craig Bergmann and horticultural director Russell Buvala. Presented by the Woodstock Fine Arts Association. $30. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Barrington Area Artists Association Art Sale: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, and 2-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Shop for hundreds of fine art pieces from 30 local painters, sculptors and jewelers. Free admission; register at barringtonswhitehouse.com.

“Shrek the Musical Jr.”: 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19-20, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, at Ray Morrill Community Center, Memorial Room, 1777 S. Blanchard Road, Wheaton. Children’s Playhouse production. Tickets are $10 at wheatonparkdistrict.com.

“The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. Glowing costumes and the world-class performers of the Grand Kyiv Ballet transform the classic tale into a captivating visual journey. Tickets start at $52. harristheaterchicago.org.

“Simply Ina: An Evening With Ina Garten”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Spend an evening with cookbook author and the television host known as the Barefoot Contessa. Tickets start at $97.45. auditoriumtheatre.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”: 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays; 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; and 7 p.m. Thursdays 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.

“A Christmas Carol”: 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays; and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays 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.

“Little Women”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 13, at Playhouse Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s production of Lauren Gunderson’s adaptation of the classic novel. $44-$46. atthemac.org.

“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.