November 2021
Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! We would like to Welcome the Village of Wilmette as a new municipal partner! Check out new museum exhibits, watch the tip off of Northwestern's Basketball season, catch a LIVE play again, enjoy the start to holiday festivities and so much more! Read on to learn what November on the North Shore has in store!
Rise Up!
The Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement, which explores the June 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn as the flashpoint that ignited the modern gay rights movement in the U.S. Rise Up shares the voices and tells the stories of this movement.
SPONSORED
Shop Unique & Dine Local in downtown Evanston! 
Spend $100 at Downtown Evanston businesses and get a gift from us!  
Northwestern Wildcats Sports
The football season continues with two home games this month (Iowa on 11/6 and Purdue on 11/20 at Wrigley Field). Men’s basketball begins with an exhibition game against Lindenwood (11/4), And Women's Basketball begins with a game vs. Parkside (11/7). Both at the new Welsh-Ryan Arena.
SPONSORED
Allgauer’s Thanksgiving Brunch
Gather with Friends & family for Allgauer’s spectacular, award winning Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch! Brunch 11am-3pm & Plated Dinner 5pm-8pm
Live Theatre, Concerts & Dance
The North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie has something for everyone including the award-winning musical Ragtime (presented by Music Theater Works through 11/7), Sam Bush (11/10). Cinderella – The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine (11/12), The Rocket Man Show (11/13), Chicago Philharmonic (11/21) and the Music of the Baroque – A Thanksgiving Messiah (11/28).
SPONSORED
Kohlights: A Holiday Lightacular
Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview presents the first interactive holiday light walk where kids can control the lights.
Let it Shine
Let it Shine, the North Shore’s largest drive thru of spectacular holiday lights, runs November 5 through January 9. Located at Northbrook Court, guests stay in their cars to view dazzling light displays all synchronized to holiday classics! Tickets start at $29.99 per car and must be purchased in advance online.
SPONSORED
Give and Gear Up at Gearhead in Evanston
'Tis the season to bundle up because if anyone knows cold, Chicago does! Gearhead knows cold too. Give and gear up at 1600 Sherman Ave.
Shop Evanston Made
This holiday season, Evanston Made is hosting “Shop Evanston Made,” a holiday market at the former Urban Outfitters location at 921 Church Street in Downtown Evanston (Nov. 10 - Dec. 19). Creating a vibrant, art-filled experience for all ages during November and December, dozens of local artists and crafters will be showcasing and selling their work. Also, shop online!
SPONSORED
Find Peace, Love & Light on Central Street
Light the way to your holidays on Central Street! Visit our local businesses this season and give a gift from the heart.
Winter Magic Drive-Thru
Willow Hill Golf Course is proud to present its first annual Winter Magic drive-thru Christmas lights event! This family holiday spectacular features over one million lights adorning displays of characters (like snowmen and penguins), beautifully lit Christmas trees (50 of them!), drive through light tunnels, and so much more. November 20 – January 2.
SPONSORED
Events at the Community House Winnetka!
Whatever moment you’re celebrating, the Community House has the perfect space to bring people together.
Kohlights: A Mesmertastic Holiday Lightacular!
Kids take charge at Kohlights, the area’s newest holiday light display at Kohl Children’s Museum! Much more than just a walk-through of festive holiday lights, kids actually change the lights, so it’s a different lightacular experience every time! Kohlights opens November 26 and continues on various dates in December. 
SPONSORED
Pride came with a cost
Use code THANKS21 & see Illinois Holocaust Museum’s Rise Up exhibit, exploring the origins of the LGBTQ rights movement.
Mr. Dickens' Hat
Northlight Theatre presents the world premiere of Mr. Dickens’ Hat! Filled with original music and a host of colorful characters, constables, and carolers, this warm winter’s tale brings to life the universal lesson: “Beneath our hats, we are all the same.” November 26 through January 2.
MORE HAPPENINGS!
Now - December 5, 2021
Block Museum, Northwestern University
Now - December 5, 2021
Block Museum, Northwestern University, Evanston
Now - November 7, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
Now - May 8, 2022
Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie
Now - September 5, 2022
Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie
November 5, 2021 - January 9, 2022
Northbrook Court, Northbrook
November 26, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview
November 26, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Northlight Theatre, Skokie
November 20, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Willow Hills Golf Course, Northbrook
November 26, 2021 - December 30, 2021
Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview
November 5, 2021
Vivid Art Gallery, Winnetka
November 5-21, 2021
518 Main St., Evanston
November 5-21, 2021
Skokie Theatre, Skokie
November 6, 2021
Ryan Field, Northwestern University, Evanston
November 6, 2021
Creative Coworking, Evanston
November 10, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
November 12, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
November 12-21, 2021
Wirtz Center, Northwestern University, Evanston
November 13, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
November 14, 2021
Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview
November 14, 2021
Sketchbook, Skokie
November 18, 2021
Downtown Wilmette and Plaza Del Prado, Wilmette
November 18, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
November 18-21, 2021
Winnetka Community House, Winnetka
November 20-21, 2021
Woman's Club of Evanston
November 20, 2021
Wrigley Field, Chicago
November 20, 2021
Evanston Art Center, Evanston
November 20, 2021
Community Recreation Center, Wilmette
November 21, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
November 27, 2021
Jackman Park, Glenview
November 28, 2021
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
Now - December 31, 2021
Frances Willard House, Evanston
Now - December 31, 2021
The Block Museum, Northwestern University, Evanston
Now - December 31, 2021
Frances Willard House, Evanston

Now - December 31, 2021
Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

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