Chicago’s weather will be unseasonably warm for at least part of the weekend, giving residents a chance to enjoy outdoor activities under bright sunshine.
Here’s a rundown of what you can expect this weekend around the area.
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
WHAT: The 13th annual Illumination: Tree Lights features four colorful animal sculptures from The Morton Arboretum’s newest exhibition Vivid Creatures. See these colorful sculptures lit up for the holidays as part of this annual experience.
WHERE: 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL
WHEN: Nov. 15th – Jan. 3rd.
Chicago Botanic Garden: Lightscape
WHAT: Step into Lightscape, an enchanting 1.3-mile trail of twinkling lights and showstopping displays expertly curated anew each year at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
WHERE: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
WHEN: Nov. 14th – Jan. 4th
On Stage: ‘Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci’
WHAT: The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents, ‘Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci’, two passionate one-act operas that explore the depths of spurned lovers grief.
WHERE: Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago
WHEN: runs thru Nov. 23rd
On Stage: ‘Swan Lake’
WHAT: Classical Arts Entertainment presents Swan Lake, a story that follows a courageous young prince as he works to free a beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell.
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL; Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL
WHEN: 7:30p.m. on Nov. 14th ; 2p.m. on Nov. 16th
On Stage: Mutts Gone Nuts
WHAT: Once featured on America’s Got Talent, now you can see Mutts Gone Nuts in person, featuring mostly rescue dogs that dance, prance and skip their way into your heart.
WHERE: Al Larsen Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg, IL
WHEN: 1pm & 4p.m. on Nov. 15th
HYROX CHICAGO
WHAT: HYROX is a global fitness competition for everybody, whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just love a challenge, its billed as a great way to put your training to the test.
WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
WHEN: 8a.m. – 8p.m. on Nov. 15th & 16th
Comedy: Sal Vulcano
WHO: Sal Vulcano, best known for creating and starring in truTV’s long-running hidden-camera prank show Impractical Jokers, brings his ‘Everything’s Fine Tour’ to Chicago.
WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago
WHEN: 7p.m. on Nov. 14th
Comedy: Jiaoying Summers
WHO: Jiaoying Summers is a Chinese-American stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her TikTok videos focused on AAPI representation and female empowerment.
WHERE: The Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago
WHEN: 7:30p.m. on Nov. 15th
Comedy: Whatever Happened to Steve Cochran: Men of a Certain Rage
WHO: Chicago radio broadcasting legend Steve Cochran, along with his radio buddies Mike Toomey and Tim Benker bring their comedy to the stage.
WHERE: Copley Theater, 8 E Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
WHEN: 5p.m. & 8p.m. on Nov. 15th
National Cuatro Festival
WHAT: The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance presents the 27th Annual National Cuatro Festival, featuring salsa star Michael Stuart, cuatrista Fabiola “Fabi” Muñoz, and the Latin Music Project
WHERE: Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago
WHEN: 7p.m. on Nov. 15th
On Stage: Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
WHAT: The world-renowned Chicago-based Spanish dance company, Ensemble Español celebrates five decades of impact, bringing the vibrant art of Spain to life.
WHERE: The Auditorium, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
WHEN: 7:30p.m. on Nov. 15th
Frankie Knuckles Festival
WHAT: Rebuild and the Frankie Knuckles Foundation hosts the 4th Annual Frankie Knuckles Festival & Fundraiser. This year’s daylong celebration pays tribute to the transgenerational and spatial resonance of House Music in the 70s.
WHERE: The Land School (the former St. Laurence Elementary School), 7200 S. Dorchester Ave., Chicago
WHEN: 12p.m. – 8p.m. on Nov. 15th
Concert: Terry Hunter presents ‘Not Just Another House Party’
WHAT: Not Just Another House Party with Terry Hunter is the first-ever fusion of House Music, Gospel, Hip Hop, and Soul Poetry – live at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena
WHERE: 200 E Cermak Road, Chicago
WHEN: 7p.m. on Nov. 15th
Concert: Will Downing
WHO: Often compared to Luther Vandross and Brian McKnight, R& B singer Will Downing performs his hits.
WHERE: North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL
WHEN: 8p.m. on Nov. 14th
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