November 2022

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! Kick off the start of the holiday season with illuminating light shows, celebrations, festive shopping events and a Turkey 5k! Also this month, check out the stunning murals in Evanston and Skokie, watch the Northwestern Wildcats wrap up their season, check out new performances and so much more! 

A North Shore Thanksgiving

Through Thursday, Nov. 24

Whether you’re celebrating Turkey Day at home or want a delicious restaurant dining option, our restaurants and caterers have you covered for any size gathering. 

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Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show 

Friday, Nov. 4 - Sunday, Nov. 6

Winnetka Community House

620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka

Celebrating 50 fabulous years, the Antiques + Modernism Show is the ultimate destination for interior designers, treasure hunters and collectors alike! Ranging in styles from classic to modern, the 3-day show features exquisite home furnishings and accessories, artwork, clothing, jewelry and more from dealers throughout the country!

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Get Ready to Shop Downtown Evanston this Holiday Season! 

Save the dates for Small Business Saturday, Warm Bevvy Walk and Holiday Light Celebration in Downtown Evanston! 

Music Theater Works Presents Camelot

Through Nov. 13

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie

Music Theater Works presents the Broadway classic and four-time Tony Award winner, Camelot, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. The show recounts the enduring legend of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere, and Sir Lancelot and is packed with chivalry, passion, pageantry, and betrayal.

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Book Your Holiday Party at Hangar Two!

Great food, great packages – book early!

Wildcats Home Games

Saturday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, 

Nov. 26

Ryan Field, Northwestern University

1501 Central St., Evanston

There’s still time to enjoy a Northwestern football game or two at Ryan Field. This month, the Wildcats take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (11/5) and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini (11/26). Come early to enjoy festivities in Wildcat Alley including kid-friendly games, entertainers, music and more!

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Peace, joy, and shopping on Central

Light the way to your holidays on Central Street. Visit us for a joyous season of holiday festivities and local shopping and dining.

November Holiday Celebrations

Through Wednesday, Nov. 30

Get a jump start on celebrating the holiday festivities this season with November holiday events on the North Shore. Delight in tree lightings, light shows, seasonal performances, holiday markets and more!

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Bloomie's Comes to Westfield Old Orchard

Grand Opening Nov. 17

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Bloomie's brings the best of Bloomingdale's to a smaller, highly curated store concept, with top brands featured within each department and a new restaurant, bCafé. To celebrate the grand opening, check the link for details for "10 Days of Bloomie's," a series of holiday-inspired events and activations happening throughout the store.

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As You Like It - A Musical Adaptation

This new musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play is an immersive dream-like tale. A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It

Lightscape

Friday, Nov. 11 - Sunday, Jan. 8

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe

This wonderful holiday event returns with a new path and new light-filled installations created just for the Chicago Botanic Garden! Explore the whimsy of nature in winter through music, light, fire, and color. Celebrate outside with friends and family at Lightscape, the brightest spot for holiday cheer!

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Let it Shine

Friday, Nov. 18 - Sunday, Jan. 1

Northbrook Court Mall

1515 Lake Cook Rd., Northbrook

Located at Northbrook Court, Let It Shine is Chicagoland’s premier drive-thru Christmas light show experience! Guests are invited to stay in their cars and immerse themselves into a wonderland of light displayys, all synchronized to fun holiday classics! Prices are per car and vary depending on the day of the week.

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Tis the Season at Hilton

Book your holiday party by Nov 1st and receive a special incentive at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook!

Holiday Bazaar

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20

Women's Club of Evanston

1702 Chicago Ave., Evanston

Ready, set, shop till you drop! The Women’s Club of Evanston’s Holiday Bazaar showcases more than 50 carefully curated vendors who either hand-make or hand-design the best gifts for the holidays. Attendees will find beautiful jewelry, ceramics, pottery, home goods, clothing, accessories, fashion and more. Admission is free.

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Holiday Preview SALE at Chalet Nursery

Don’t miss the biggest Holiday shopping event. Get first dibs and save 20% on Chalet's holiday collections.

Evanston Flying Turkey 5k Run

Thursday, Nov. 24

Corner of Sheridan Rd. and Church St., Evanston

Start Thanksgiving Day with a 5k run or walk on Evanston’s lakefront! The event is limited to 3,250 registrants, so if interested, sign up today! All participants will receive a Flying Turkey 5k winter hat. Consider bringing non-perishable food items to the run, which will be donated to the Vineyard Food Pantry.

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Kohlights: A Mesmertastic Holiday Lightacular!

Friday, Nov. 25 - Thursday, Dec. 29

Kohl Children's Museum

2100 Patriot Blvd. Glenview

Bigger and brighter than ever before, Kohlights is Kohl Children’s Museum’s newest outdoor holiday activity! This immersive, hands-on experience allows kids to interact with light and color as they explore hues and patterns in a safe and interactive holiday light installation. Get your tickets today. The show must “glow” on!

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MORE NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS!

Frankenstein

Through November 6, 2022

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

Me…Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall

Through November 6, 2022

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Refuge

Through November 13, 2022

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Evanston

Music Theater Works presents Camelot

Through November 13, 2022

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Schmidt-Burnham Log House

Through November 20, 2022

Schmidt-Burnham Log House, Winnetka

Restoration Restoration Work Days Days

Through November 20, 2022

The Grove, Glenview


Lightscape

November 11, 2022 - January 8, 2023

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Let It Shine Lightshow

November 18, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Northbrook Court Mall, Northbrook

Eve's Twin Lover with Special Guest Van Lawless

November 3, 2022

Palmhouse, Evanston

The Western Elstons

November 4, 2022

SPACE, Evanston

Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show

November 4-6, 2022

Community House Winnetka


Fine Art of Fiber

November 4-6, 2022

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

November 4-20, 2022

Skokie Theatre, Skokie

Evanston Made Holiday Pop-Up Market

November 4, 2022 - December 20, 2022

832 Dempster St., Evanston

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

November 5, 2022

Various Locations, Downtown Evanston

Amanda Shires: Take It Like A Man Tour w/ Honey Harper

November 5, 2022

SPACE, Evanston

Northwestern University Football vs. Ohio State

November 5, 2022

Ryan Field, Northwestern University, Evanston

Wagner Farm Wagon Rides

November 5-20, 2022

Historic Wagner Farm, Glenview

The Grove History Walk

November 7, 2022

The Grove, Glenview

Wine & Yoga

November 9, 2022

Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling

Chicken Bone

November 10, 2022

Palmhouse, Evanston

The Comedy Nosh w/ Headliner Bob Jay

November 11, 2022

Max and Benny's Restaurant, Northbrook

Northfield Autumn Market

November 11-12, 2022

Clarkson Lodge, Northfield

As You Like It

November 11-20, 2022

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Central Street Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting

November 12, 2022

Central Street, Evanston

Double Clutch Brewery Tour!

November 12, 2022

Double Clutch Brewery, Evanston

Squirrel Nut Zippers

November 12, 2022

SPACE, Evanston

Thanksgiving Mega-Tasting

November 12, 2022

The Wine Goddess, Evanston

Threeology USA Tour 2022

November 13, 2022

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Guy King

November 17, 2022

SPACE, Evanston

Canadian Brass / 50th Anniversary Tour

November 18, 2022

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Danielle Ponder

November 18, 2022

SPACE, Evanston


Be Mean To Me

November 18-20, 2022

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot

November 19, 2022

Glenview Park District, Glenview

KidSpace: Noah's Jam Jam Bourrée

November 19, 2022

SPACE, Evanston


Take Me to the River NOLA LIVE!

November 19, 2022

SPACE, Evanston

Fleetwood Mask

November 19, 2022

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

20th Annual Winter Arts and Craft Expo

November 19-20, 2022

Evanston Art Center, Evanston

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

November 19-20, 2022

Woman's Club of Evanston

Music of the Baroque: Reginald Mobley Sings

November 20, 2022

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Mike Mangione & Band: Blood & Water Tour w/ Laura Glyda

November 20, 2022

SPACE, Evanston

E Town Get Down

November 23, 2022

Palmhouse, Evanston

Thanksgiving Skate

November 23, 2022

Community Ice Center, Glenview Park District, Glenview

Temperance Thanksgiving Trikonasana (Yoga + Beer Tasting)

November 24, 2022

Temperance Beer Co., Evanston

Evanston Flying Turkey 5k Run

November 24, 2022

Evanston Lakefront, corner of Sheridan Rd. & Church St., Evanston

Light The Lights - Shop-Dine-Stroll

November 25, 2022

Wyman Green, Downtown Glencoe

Nicholas Tremulis & The Prodigals

November 25, 2022

SPACE, Evanston

It's A Wonderful Life - A Radio Show

November 25, 2022 - December 18, 2022

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberly

November 25, 2022 - December 24, 2022

Northlight Theatre, Skokie

Kohlights: A Mesmertastic Holiday Lightacular!

November 25, 2022 - December 29, 2022

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Main Dempster Mile - Small Business Saturday

November 26, 2022

Main-Dempster Mile, Evanston

Holiday in the Park and Parade

November 26, 2022

Jackman Park, Glenview

North Pole Express

November 26, 2022

Glenview Metra Station, Glenview

Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt

November 26, 2022

Downtown Winnetka and Northfield

Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois

November 26, 2022

Ryan Field, Northwestern University, Evanston

Expo ’76 and the Total Pro Horns

November 26, 2022

SPACE, Evanston

The Grove History Walk

November 27, 2022

The Grove, Glenview

Curtis Stigers: Songs From My Kitchen LIVE

November 27, 2022

SPACE, Evanston

Taking Shape: Abstraction from the Arab World, 1950s–1980s

Through December 4, 2022

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston

Restoration Kids Days

Through December 11, 2022

The Grove, Glenview

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

Through January 2, 2022

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II

Through January 2, 2022

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie



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