5 things to do over the long weekend
Once you've had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers and Black Friday shopping, you might be looking for more to do this weekend. Here are five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
<h3 class="leadin">Crafty Christmas: Get inspired for holiday decorations at the Festival of Art & Craft Shows this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $5. (847) 680-7200 or stepbysteppromotions.com. 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26.
<h3 class="leadin">Elfish delight: Take the kids or grandkids to see “Elf, The Musical,” adapted from the 2003 film, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. It's the story of an earnest young man named Buddy, who grows up at the North Pole and believes himself an elf. $36-$74. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25; 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26.
<h3 class="leadin">Every time a bell rings ...: Enjoy a holiday classic with the 1940s radio-play adaptation of Frank Capra's film “It's a Wonderful Life” at Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. $22-$28. (630) 587-8521 or steelbeamtheatre.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-25; 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26.
<h3 class="leadin">Wayans at Woodfield: Laugh it up with Shawn Wayans, the star of “Scary Movie” and “White Chicks,” when he performs standup this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25; 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26.
<h3 class="leadin">Fancy footwork: Marvel at the moves of Tony Award-winner Savion Glover (“Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk,” “Shuffle Along”) in the Midwest premiere of his new show “ALL FuNKD' UP” Sunday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $59-$79. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26.