Ready or not, it’s time for holiday shows and shopping events, but you can also visit the Museum of Science and Industry for a new exhibit, attend one of the final Chicago Humanities Festival events of the fall and tour gorgeous Evanston homes.
The Grove Arts & Craft Faire
Nov. 10-13
Glenview
It’s the final weekend of this annual shopping event, featuring more than 50 artisans selling crafts, gifts, accessories, holiday decorations, food and more, so go check a few things off your holiday shopping list.
Where the Wild Things Are: The Works of Maurice Sendak
Opens Nov. 10
Chicago
See 50 originals drawings (some from private collections) by Maurice Sendak, the author of “Where the Wild Things Are,” at the Museum of Science and Industry through Feb. 20, 2017. You’ll also find out how presidents, celebrities and other were inspired by Sendak.
“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley”
Opens Nov. 10
Skokie
Fans of Jane Austen won’t want to miss this world premiere, a “charmingly imagined sequel to ‘Pride and Prejudice,’” at Northlight Theatre. The show, written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and directed by Jessica Thebus, runs through Dec. 18.
House Walk & Holiday Boutique
Nov. 12
Evanston
The Garden Club of Evanston will host this tour of four homes, including Stone Terrace and Stone Porch by the Lake. Then, shop planted containers, decor, jewelry, gifts and more.
Chicago Humanities Festival FallFest/16: Speed
Ends Nov. 12
Chicago
The Chicago Humanities Festival FallFest ends this weekend. Don’t miss your chance to attend programs like Isabel Wilkerson and the Great Migration (Nov. 11), Loud Women Speak: Jessica Valenti and Lindy West (Nov. 12) and Latino Power in Politics (Nov. 12).
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