This weekend, enjoy some firsts (The Grove hosts a new Vintage Market and Northbrook Symphony Orchestra performs a piece for the first time in the U.S.) and a few favorites (the annual Andersonville Wine Walk and the Wilmette Public Library’s One Book program). Plus, “Cinderella” returns to the Joffrey Ballet stage for the first time since 2010.
Vintage Market at The Grove
May 14
Glenview
This brand new event features more than 50 local vendors selling clothes, accessories, handcrafted soaps and more. Plus, enjoy live music, a plant sale, product demos and food trucks. The Grove has partnered with Vintage Nest (a Shop For Good vendor!) for the event.
One Book Author Event With Richard Russo
May 14
Wilmette
The Wilmette Public Library picked two books for this year’s One Book, Everybody Reads program: Richard Russo’s “Nobody’s Fool” and “Everybody’s Fool,” which was released May 3. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author will discuss both at Wilmette Junior High School on Saturday. A book signing will follow the program.
Andersonville Wine Walk
May 15
Chicago
Explore Andersonville this weekend at the neighborhood’s 10th annual Wine Walk. Wines can be found at retail stores that will be transformed into tasting destinations. Tickets are running out, so buy yours now.
“Royal Treasures From Saxony”
May 15
Northbrook
The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra will begin its concert on Sunday with the first U.S. performance of Johann Friedrich Fasch’s “Overture Suite in B Flat Major.”
“Cinderella”
Ends May 22
Chicago
The Joffrey Ballet’s 60th season closes with “Cinderella,” which opened May 11 and features 45 dancers and the Chicago Philharmonic. There are only 10 performances, so don’t miss your chance to see this beloved ballet.
Bonus
- Chicago’s largest student-run arts festival, Manifest, returns on May 13 with more than 100 free public programs featuring the work of Columbia College Chicago students.
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