Updated: October 23, 2012 10:15AM

HALLOWEEN

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. (847) 835-8215. www.chicagobotanic.org. Oct. 26-28: HallowFest: A Garden of Good ... and Evil. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4-7 p.m. Sunday. Visitors decide if they want to take the “spooky” or “friendly” paths, which lead to Halloween-inspired activities. $17 in advance; $20 at the door; parking is $20 per car.

“Frankenstein”

Presented by Mudlark Theater Company Oct. 25-28 at Piccolo Theater, 600 Main St., Evanston. Visit www.mudlarktheater.org.

The Haunted Shipwreck Shores of Lloyd Beach

Presented by the Winnetka Park District 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 26-27 at Lloyd Beach, Sheridan Road and Lloyd Place, Winnetka, including The Trail of Terror. Friday is designated as a family-friendly evening. There will still be sound effects, props and staff in costumes, but it is not designed to scare children. Saturday is designed to be scary and is intended to be more of a middle school and older event. Free. For information, visit www.winpark.org.

Halloween Spooktacular Double Feature

“World of the Weird Monster Show” presents double features at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26-27 at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. Undead Johnny and the cast of the show host “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Shaun of the Dead” on Friday, and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Ghostbusters” on Saturday. $12 in advance; $15 at door. Visit www.wilmettetheatre.com or call (847) 251-7424.

Ghost Walk 2012

The Lake Bluff History Museum’s “spirit-guided” ghost walk presents entertaining true stories from the darker side of Lake Bluff’s past, performed in businesses and public buildings. Tours depart every 15 minutes, from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 27 and 5-8 p.m. Oct. 28, from the museum, 127 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff, and last approximately 90 minutes. $25; $10 for children in eighth grade and under. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Visit www.ghostwalklakebluff.com.

“Spooky & Scary Tales”

Glenview Park District presents hayrides and scary stories 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. The stories get spookier the later it gets. Recommended for ages 6-adult. $10 for residents; $12.50 for non-residents. Advance registration required; call (847) 299-6096 or visit www.glenviewparks.org.

Halloween Hikes

Hikes begin every 30 minutes from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26-27 at Ryerson Woods, Riverwoods Road, between Deerfield Road and Route 22, Deerfield. Take a one-hour guided group hike along a candlelit path to watch several nature-themed, costumed performances. $7 per person; $9 per person for nonresidents; free for children ages 3 and under. Register (847) 968-3321 or www.lcfpd.org.

Village of Riverwoods Halloween party

Held 3-7 p.m. Oct. 27 on the Riverwoods Village Hall grounds on Portwine Road, featuring music by Hayride Hootenanny, “ghost walk,” marshmallow roast and refreshments. Costumes encouraged. Call Sherry Kaplan, (847) 528-1968.

“Bewitched: More Music for the Dead of Night”

The Chicago Chamber Choir performs a wide variety of eerie music at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. The program includes Bach’s “Come Sweet Death” and Whitacre’s “Nox Aurumque,” as well as fun theatrical songs, such as “Ballad of Sweeney Todd,” “This is Halloween,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and more. The singers will be in ghostly attire and the audience is encouraged to attend in costume too. Tickets are $18 in advance; $20 at the door; $15 for children and students. Visit www.chicagochamberchoir.org.

Haunted house

Boy Scout Troop 50 holds its annual Haunted House, benefiting the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 27, followed by a “less scary” version from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Gregory’s Church, Deerfield and Wilmot roads, Deerfield. Admission is a donation of cash or cans of food for the food pantry. Call (847) 914-9945.

Boo Bash

From 4-9 p.m. Oct. 27 at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. $5 entrance fee includes live music, costume contest, Trails of Terror, hayrides, pumpkin patch and other children’s activities. Food and beverages available for an additional cost. Visit www.lincolnshirecommunity.org.

BallroomChicago Halloween Dance

Held from 8-11 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lodge Hall, 1799 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. Admission: $10. Free mini lesson, 7:15-7:45 p.m. Prizes for best costume. Call (847) 757-2227 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com.

Halloween party

Oct. 26, 7 p.m., at The Laughing Chameleon, located in The Glen Town Center, 1830 Tower Drive, Glenview. Featuring music by a DJ, dancing, karaoke and drink specials. Costumes encouraged; prizes will be awarded. Free admission. Call (888) 685-2844 or visit www.thelaughingchameleon.com.

Halloween costume contest

Kids are invited to stop by Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, Oct. 26-31, in their Halloween costumes and receive a complimentary treat. A costume judging contest for all ages will be held at 8 p.m. Oct. 27. First place winner receives a party for eight guests at Pinstripes; second place receives a party for four guests; and third place receives a bottle of wine or $25 Pinstripes gift certificate. Visit www.pinstripes.com.

Halloween Trick or Treating

Hosted by The Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Children ages 10 and under, in costume, can collect treats from The Glen’s retailers. Free. Visit www.TheGlenTownCenter.com.

“Frankenstein”

The British theatre broadcast will be screened at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in Northwestern University’s Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Nick Dear’s new play, based on the novel by Mary Shelley, is directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle. $20; $10 students. Call (847) 491-7282 or visit www.tic.northwestern.edu.

“Halloween: Enigmas and Perplexities”

Psychic and magician Ross Johnson presents mind reading, fortune telling and telepathy at 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave. in Rogers Park, Chicago. $20 general admission; $25 reserved seating. Call (773) 381-4554 or visit www.maynestage.com.

STAGE

“Cabaret”

Presented by the Actors Training Center at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. $36. Visit www.wilmettetheatre.com or call (847) 251-7424.

“Dreamgirls”

The rags-to-riches story of a female 1960s Motown group plays through Nov. 4 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. $41-$49, with discounts available for students and seniors. Dinner and theatre tickets, $55, are available Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

“Evanston, Which Is Over There: A Tale of Men and Women in the Modern World”

Curious Theatre Branch presents a new play by Beau O’Reilly at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 9-Dec. 16, at The Side Project, 1439 W. Jarvis, Chicago. No performance Nov. 23. $15 or pay what you can at the door. Visit www.curioustheatrebranch.com.

“42nd Street”

Presented by Highland Park Players at 8 p.m. Oct. 25-27 at the Northbrook Theatre inside the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. $16 in advance; $19 at the door. Visit www.highlandparkplayers.com.

“Hamlet”

Writers’ Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, opens its 21st season with William Shakespeare’s tragedy, through Nov. 25. Curtain times are Tuesdays (no performance Oct. 30) and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. (with Wednesday 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 31 only); Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. $35-$75. Call (847) 242-6000 or visit www.writerstheatre.org.

“My One and Only”

Nov. 7-Dec. 31 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. $40-$48, with discounts available for students and seniors. Dinner and theatre tickets, $55, are available Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

“The Odd Couple”

George Wendt and Tim Kazurinsky star in Northlight Theatre’s production of the Neil Simon comedy Nov. 2-Dec. 9 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Performances are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. (except Nov, 13 and 27); Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (except Nov. 21); Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. (except Nov. 22); Fridays at 8 p.m. (except opening at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9); Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. (except Nov. 3) and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (except Nov. 11, 18 and Dec. 9). Tickets: $25-$72; $15 students; $25-$54 for previews, Nov. 2-8. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.

“Other People’s Money”

At 8 p.m. Oct. 25-27 and 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. $35-$37.50, with discounts available for seniors and students. Visit www.citadeltheatre.org.

Shakespeare Project of Chicago

Presenting a theatrical reading of Shakespeare’s “Othello, The Moor of Venice” at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. www.hplibrary.org.

“The Verona Project”

Writer and director Amanda Dehnert’s new indie-folk-rock musical will be performed through Nov. 4 at Northwestern University’s Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. $30; $27 seniors; $10 students. Call (847) 491-7282 or visit www.tic.northwestern.edu.

CLASSICAL

Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra

Performing at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets: $36-$75, with discounts for seniors and youth. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.arsviva.org. Nov. 4, 3 p.m.: The program includes works by Brahms, Sibelius and Shostakovich.

“B’Kol Echad — In One Voice”

A concert featuring Cantor Pavel Roytman, Chicago a Cappella, cellist Nazar Dzhuryn, Campanella Children’s Choir and members of the Tum Balalaika Band, 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. $30 in advance; $36 at the door. Call (847) 256-1213.

Chicago Chamber Musicians

“Austrian Elegance,” a concert exploring the chamber music of Schubert, Haydn and Albrechtsberger, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $25-$45; free for college students. Call (312) 225-5226 or visit www.chicagochambermusic.org.

The Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra

Presents “A Musical Journey to Vienna,” featuring violin soloist Joan Kwuon, at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. The program includes Beethoven’s Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor. $25-$75; $10 students. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit www.chicagophilharmonic.org.

Dharma Yoga of Evanston

1321 Emerson St., Evanston, will host a concert of Indian raga featuring Eric Fraser, a Brooklyn-based Bansuri flute player, and tabla player Alex Duvel at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Fraser will also offer a short lesson on how to listen to and appreciate the Indian classical form. $15; $10 students. Call (847) 849-1810.

The Glencoe Chapter of Lyric Opera Chicago

Hosts flutist Hedeko Amano at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at a local home. For information and reservations, call (847) 835-0262 or (847) 835-3101.

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-5058. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. Oct. 28, 5 p.m.: Classical music concert featuring David Taylor, assistant concert master of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and friends.

The Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra

Russell Vinick directs the orchestra in “Odds and Ends” at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Northside College Prep High School, 5501 N. Kedzie, Chicago. The program includes Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 “London,” as well as works by Gandolfi, Warlock and Wagner. $20; $15 seniors and students. Call (312) 409-5670 or visit www.lsso.org.

Midwest Young Artists Center

878 Lyster Road, Highwood. (847) 926-9898. www.mya.org. Oct. 27, 8 a.m.: Free viola performance class with Rami Solomonow of the Chicago Chamber Musicians at the MYA Center, Highwood. Oct. 28, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.: MYA Orchestra, Jazz, Choral and Wind Symphony concerts at Northwestern University’s Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Evanston. Tickets available at www.mya.org/store/tickets.php. Nov. 4, 2:30 p.m.: Midwest Young Artists chamber music recital at the MYA Center, Highwood. Free. Nov. 10, 8 a.m.: Clarinet performance class with Chicago Symphony Orchestra clarinetist John Yeh at the MYA Center, Highwood. Free.

Alice Millar Chapel

At Northwestern University, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Information: (847) 491-5441; tickets: (847) 467-4000. Oct. 28, 7 p.m.: Hymnfest XI, “Earth and All Stars,” featuring the Chapel Choir, Millar Brass Ensemble and attendees in hymn arrangements. Free-will offering.

Music of the Baroque

“Bravura Bach,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1427 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Nicholas Kraemer leads the Music of the Baroque Orchestra in a program of instrumental works by Johann Sebastian Bach. $27-$75. Call (312) 551-1414 or visit www.baroque.org.

Music Institute of Chicago

Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. (847) 905-1500. www.musicinst.org. Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.: Cuban pianist Yleana Bautista performs sacred music by George Ivanovich Gurdjieff and Thomas de Hartmann. $25-$30; $15 students and seniors. Tickets at www.journey-tickets.org. Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Ensemble-in-residence WarnerNuzova — American cellist Wendy Warner and Russian pianist Irina Nuzova — play works by Beethoven, Janáček and Prokofiev. $30; $20 seniors; $10 students.

The Musical Offering

743 Custer Ave., Evanston. (847) 866-6260. www.themusicaloffering.org. Oct. 26, 8 p.m.: “Spirit of Gambo — A Chicago Consort of Viols Mélange a Trois,” featuring fantasias and other works from the 16th through 18th centuries. $15.

The New Northshore Chamber Orchestra

Performing at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Unitarian Church, 1330 Ridge, Evanston. The program includes works by Glinka, Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky. $15; free for ages 18 years and younger. Call (847) 864-2288 or visit www.northshorechamberorchestra.org.

The Newberry Consort

The early music ensemble presents “La Harpe de Melodie: The Subtle Musical Art of France,” works from the 14th century, at 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Northwestern University’s Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston. $32 in advance; $35 at the door; $5 students. Call (773) 669-7335 or visit www.newberryconsort.org.

North Shore American Guild of Organists

Hosts a concert by organist Todd Wilson at 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake Ave., Wilmette. $20. Call (312) 420-6041.

North Shore Choral Society

“Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving,” 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at Vineyard Christian Church, 2495 Howard Street, Evanston. The Choral Society and the Oakdale Christian Academy Concert Choir from Chicago’s south side will perform spirituals, gospel and inspirational songs. $25; $22 seniors; $15 students. Visit www.northshorechoral.org or call (773) 956-8400.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. Oct. 28, 2 p.m.: Pianist Jasmin Arakawa performs works by Beethoven and Schumann. Nov. 2, 2 p.m.: Composer and lecturer Jim Kendros presents an overview of the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, “Eastern European Folk Fest. Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.: Parisian Salon Concert with Jean and Didier Lepauw. Nov. 11, 2 p.m.: Apas Trio performs works by Dvorak, Schubert and Mendelssohn. Nov. 25, 2 p.m.: Pianist Vladimir Leyetchkiss plays works by Schubert, Scriabin and Debussy.

The Northbrook Symphony

Presents an “Eastern European Folk Fest” at 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at Glenbrook North High School’s Sheely Center for Performing Arts, 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook. The program includes works by Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Smetana, Bartok, Chopin, Mlynarski and Liszt. Pre-concert lecture by Jim Kendros, at 2:30 p.m.; post-concert reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Northbrook Hilton Hotel. $25-$45; $8 for children and students. Visit www.TheNSO.org or call (847) 272-0755.

The Northshore Concert Band

“Tributes,” with guest flutist John Thorne, 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. $18; $13 seniors; $7 students and children. Call (847) 432-2263 or visit www.northshoreband.org.

The Orion Ensemble

“A Night at the Opera,” 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The program includes Carl Maria von Weber, Franz Liszt and Giuseppe Verdi. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students; free for children 12 and younger. Call (630) 628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble.org.

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

At Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Information: (847) 491-5441; tickets: (847) 467-4000. www.pickstaiger.org. Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.: Contemporary Music Ensemble, “Unlocking Cage,” celebrating John Cage’s centennial. $6; $4 students.

Pilgrim Chamber Players

Hosting guest artists members of the Fifth House Ensemble at 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. The program includes works by Martinu, Ravel and Mendelssohn. $20; $16 seniors; $8 students. Call (847) 433-0992 or visit www.pilgrimplayers.org.

Ravinia Festival

Presenting the “BGH $10 Classics” series in Bennett Gordon Hall, located in the John D. Harza building on the Ravinia Festival grounds, 201 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park. For information or tickets, visit www.ravinia.org or call (847) 266-5100. Oct. 27, 8 p.m.: Daria Rabotkina, piano. Program inclues Bach/Busoni: Chaconne from Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor; Schumann: Humoreske in B-flat Major; and Prokofiev: Ten pieces from “Romeo and Juliet.” $10.

Renovo String Orchestra

Presents a concert in conjunction with the Chicago Latino Music Festival at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Program includes works by Galindo, Kreiger and Villa-Lobos. $10-$25. Call (847) 859-9351.

Simple Gifts Concert Series

Presenting “Piano Duos,” with pianists William Schnell and Robert Vanderschaaf, at 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. Free-will donations benefit local charities. Visit www.gccucc.org.

Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra

Opens its 51st season with “The Russian Symphonists” at 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The program includes Brahms’ Violin Concerto with soloist Gallia Kastner, Young Artist Competition winner; and Taneyev’s Symphony #4. Tickets are $30-$41; $27-$32 seniors; $14 students. Free pre-concert lecture at 1:45 p.m. Visit www.svso.org.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

The Alley

210 Green Bay Road, Highwood. (847) 433-0304. www.bowlhighwood.com. Oct. 26: The Hooks. Oct. 27: Mr. Blotto. Oct. 28: Working Man’s Blues Jam.

Billy Strayhorn Festival

A celebration of the late jazz composer and collaborator takes place at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The screening of “Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life” and panel discussion are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26; $10. The Terell Stafford Quintet performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, and with the Music Institute of Chicago jazz studies faculty and special guests at 3 p.m. Oct. 28. Tickets to each concert are $30; $20 seniors; $10 students. A “3PASS” for all three events offers a savings of $10. Call (847) 905-1500, ext. 108.

The Celtic Knot Public House

626 Church St., Evanston. (847) 864-1679. www.celticknotpub.com. No cover unless noted otherwise. Oct. 27, 9:30 p.m.: Baal Tinne. Oct. 31, 9:30 p.m.: Halloween party with music by Mad Bread. Nov. 3, 9:30 p.m.: Celtic Country. Nov. 8, 8 p.m.: Traditional Irish music. Nov. 17, 9:30 p.m.: Mark Cleveland.

Cubby Bear North

21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 541-4700. www.cubbynorth.com. Oct. 26, 9 p.m.: Chicago Dueling Pianos, no cover. Oct. 27, 10 p.m.: The Breakfast Club, $6.

Elyssa’s Mission

Friends of Elyssa’s Mission, a suicide prevention organization, hosts EM2012, a concert for local high school students featuring New York DJ Fidel Cashflow, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at at Joy of the Game, 158 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. $20 in advance; $30 at the door. No one will be admitted without ticket and high school ID. Call (847) ­347-3107.

Lake County Folk Club

Events are held at 7 p.m. Sundays at In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Concert admission is $12; $10 for Lake County Folk Club members and seniors; $5 for teens. No admission charge for Open Stage and Song Circle. Visit www.thelakecountyfolkclub.org. Oct. 28: Song Circle. Nov. 4: No event planned. Nov. 11: Open Stage, hosted by Scott Engstrom. Nov. 18: Concert Stage features Sons of the Never Wrong. Opening performer Carolyn Meadows. Nov. 25: Song Circle.

The Laughing Chameleon

Located in The Glen Town Center, 1830 Tower Drive, Glenview. (888) 685-2844. www.thelaughingchameleon.com. Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Howard Shraiberg performs pop, jazz and blues. $10 online $12 at the door. Oct. 31, 8 p.m. and Nov. 16-17, 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.: All American Dueling Pianos. $10 online; $12 at the door.

Mayne Stage

1328 W. Morse Ave. in Rogers Park, Chicago. (773) 381-4554. www.maynestage.com. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.: Leon Russell. $75 reserved seating; $50 standing. Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.: Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Lipstick and Lyrics: What Doesn’t Kill You ... Makes You Stronger.” $25-$75. Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.: Giant Giant Sand (rock). $23. Nov. 9, 8 p.m.: Sons of the Never Wrong with Al Rose (folk). $15-$25. Nov. 16, 8 p.m.: Jamaican Oldies Weekend with Pat Kelly with Green Room Rockers and DJ Chuck Wren. One-day pass $25; two-day pass $40. Nov. 17, 8 p.m.: Jamaican Oldies Weekend with Stranger Cole with The Prizefighters, Soul Radics and DJ Chuck Wren. One-day pass $25; two-day pass $40. Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.: Bow Wow Wow and Men Without Hats (‘80s new wave). $32. Nov. 21, 8:30 p.m.: The Rezillos with Tutu & the Pirates and Regal Standard, $25.

Midwest Young Artists Center

878 Lyster Road, Highwood. (847) 926-9898. www.mya.org. Nov. 3, 7 p.m.: Midwest Young Artists Jazz Combo performance at Pete Miller’s Steakhouse, Evanston. Free.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. Nov. 10, 8 p.m., and Nov. 11, 2 p.m.: Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone. Actor, playwright and pianist Hershey Felder portrays George Gershwin, performing the composer’s best-known songs, from “The Man I Love” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” through passages and songs from “An American in Paris” and “Porgy and Bess,” to a complete performance of “Rhapsody in Blue.” $50, $60.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. Nov. 13, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Jazz Forum XXXVI, featuring film clips of big bands from the ‘40s.

S.P.A.C.E.

1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.evanstonspace.com. (847) 492-8860. Shows at 8 p.m., unless noted otherwise. Oct. 26, 7 p.m.: Antje Duvekot (folk). $12/$15. Oct. 26, 9:30 p.m.: Red Wanting Blue (rock). $15/$18. Oct. 27: Singer-songwriter Tyrone Wells. $15-$35. Oct. 28, 7 p.m.: Sam Fazio CD release show (jazz). $15/$20. Oct. 29, 7 p.m.: John Fullbright and Matthew & the Atlas (Americana/folk). $10/$12. Oct. 30: Milk Carton Kids (folk). $13/$15. Oct. 31: Tim Reynolds TR3 (progressive rock). $17/$20. Nov. 1: Anne Heaton CD release show. $12/$15. Nov. 2, 7 p.m.: Jeffrey Foucault (folk). $12/$15/$22. Nov. 2, 10 p.m.: Charlie Hunter Duo (jazz/funk). $18/$22/$30. Nov. 4: Shawn Mullins (folk rock/alternative). $20/$30/$40. Nov. 5: Lake Street Dive (soul/cabaret). Free. Nov. 6: Noah Gundersen and David Ramirez, $10/$12/$18. Nov. 7, 7 p.m.: Lucy Wainwright Roche and Lindsay Fuller (folk). $12/$15/$22. Nov. 8: Enter The Haggis (rock/world fusion). $15/$18/$27. Nov. 9-10: Slide guitarist Sonny Landreth (blues). $27/$30/$46. Nov. 11, 7 p.m.: Anat Cohen Quartet (jazz). $22/$25. Nov. 12: Bowerbirds (indie/folk). $15/$18. Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.: Pieta Brown & the Sawdust Collective and Sean Rowe, $12/$15. Nov. 14: Catherine Russell (jazz). $17-$30. Nov. 15: Willy Porter ( folk/blues). $18/$28/$38. Nov. 16: Unknown Hinson (country/rock). $17/$20. Nov. 17, 7 p.m.: Duncan Sheik (pop). $22-$42. Nov. 17, 10 p.m.: Jeffrey Lewis & the Junkyard. $10/$12. Nov. 18: Kris Delmhorst (folk/Americana). $15/$18/$26. Nov. 21: Syl Johnson: Legend of Chicago Blues, $15/$18. Nov. 23: Rickie Lee Jones, $38-$84. Nov. 24: Tommy Castro & the Painkillers (blues/rock). $17/$20. Nov. 25, 7 p.m.: Tuck & Patti (jazz). $20/$30/$40. Nov. 27: Billy Martin & Wil Blades Duo, featuring Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin & Wood (experimental jazz/funk). $15/$18/$25. Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.: Dan Bern and Robbie Fulks with Jenny Scheinman (rock/country). $20/$24. Nov. 29: Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom featuring Myra Melford, Jenny Scheinman and Todd Sickafoose (jazz). $12/$15. Nov. 30, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.: Irma Thomas (soul). $25-$65. Dec. 1-2, 7 p.m.: Guitarist Leo Kottke, $30-$62. Dec. 3: The Last Bison (indie/folk). $10/$12. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.: Judith Owen & Harry Shearer’s Holiday Sing-A-Long. $22/$25. Dec. 6: Melissa Ferrick (folk). $25/$30. Dec. 7: Bonnie Koloc (folk). $20-$40. Dec. 9, 3 p.m.: Christine Lavin and Uncle Bonsai (folk). $15/$18. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.: Raul Midon (Latin). $18/$20. Dec. 10: Foiled Again (jazz/folk). $15/$20. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.: Adrianne Gonzalez, Maia Sharp, Garrison Starr (pop/rock). $12/$14. Dec. 12: Dave Specter Holiday Blues Party with Tad Robinson. $12/$15. Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.: Mindy Smith (country/alternative). $18/$22. Dec. 21: Delbert McClinton (blues/rock). $40-$85. Dec. 29: Ezra Furman & His Band (pop). $12/$15. Dec. 31, 10 p.m.: Alejandro Escovedo (roots/rock). $65-$95. Jan. 4: Susan Werner (folk). $20-$40. Jan. 5: Otis Clay CD release show (soul). $15-$35. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Kelly Joe Phelps (blues). $15/$18. Jan. 26: Mountain Heart with Bubbly Creek (bluegrass). $15/$18. Jan. 27, 7 p.m.: Sixpence None The Richer (pop/rock). $22/$25. Feb. 8, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Judy Collins (folk). $40-$85.

Stained Glass Coffeehouse

Featuring live music at the Congregational Church of Deerfield, 225 Wilmot Road. Performances begin at 7 p.m. $15 donation; proceeds benefit local and international charities. Visit www.stainedglasscoffeehouse.com. Oct. 27: Small Potatoes.

Viper Alley

275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 18-plus, unless noted otherwise. Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m.: The Tubes, $25-$40. Nov. 2, 7 p.m., and Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.: Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell sings classic pop standards. $20-$50. Nov. 12, 7:15 p.m.: Matisyahu performs an all-ages concert (reggae/alternative rock). $30-$50. Nov. 21, 9 p.m.: Saliva. Standing room tickets $15 and $20. Nov. 30, 8 p.m.: American English (Beatles tribute). $10-$25. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.: Jazz guitarist and songwriter John Pizzarelli. $20-$55. Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.: Chicago natives Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway present “Sibling Revelry,” a cabaret act that includes show tunes, jazz and pop. $20-$50.

ART GALLERIES

Anne Loucks Gallery

309 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-8500. www.loucksgallery.com. Through Nov. 15: Paintings by Bernd Haussmann and James Shay. Nov. 30-Jan. 31: New paintings by Stephen Pentak and Leslie Wu. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Nov. 30.

The Art Center Highland Park

1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. (847) 432-1888. www.theartcenterhp.org. Through Nov. 10: “Voices and Visions: Standing on the Bridge between Health and Disease,” the third annual exhibit in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nov. 16-Dec. 30: “The Anastylosis Project,” large-scale, intricately detailed drawings of 12th century buildings by Mary Griep, and “Sacred Spaces,” a juried exhibition of work in all media that depicts places with sacred significance. Opening reception for both exhibits 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 16.

Carol Ysla Fine Art Gallery

405 Linden Ave., Wilmette. www.yslaphotography.com. Oct. 26-28: Exhibit of works by local artist Jordan Scott. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 1-7 p.m. Saturday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. (847) 835-8215. www.chicagobotanic.org. Admission is free; parking is $20 per car. Through Nov. 11: “Botanical Art: Expressions of Natural Beauty,” featuring books and periodicals published from the 1700s to 1900s, in the Lenhardt Library.

Deer Path Art League & Gallery

Located in the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. (847) 234-3743. www.deerpathartleague.org. Through Nov. 2: “Art is ... Eclectic!” The exhibit features sculpture by Pat Armato, photography by Jerry Block, pastels by Wendy Chaney, jewelry by Robin Mueller, oil paintings by Doris Volpe and watercolors by Ken Von Kluck.

Dittmar Memorial Gallery

At Northwestern University’s Norris Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. (847) 491-2348. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Through Oct. 28: “Norris University Center 40th Anniversary Exhibit.”

Evanston Public Library

1703 Orrington Ave. www.epl.org. Nov. 4-30: Watercolors by Peggy Magee. Opening reception 2-4 p.m. Nov. 4.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. Through Oct. 30: “Awakening the Extraordinary,” works by photographer Joe Lekas. Nov. 1-Jan. 6: “Living to Create, Creating to Live: Multiple Artists from Arts of Life.”

“Multiple Exposures”

In celebration of Arts Awareness Month, the Village of Wilmette presents a community photography exhibit, “Multiple Exposures,” featuring works by 15 Wilmette photographers, through Oct. 31 at North Shore Community Bank, 1145 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. Through Nov. 30: “Journeys,” the library’s 10th annual juried art show, featuring drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media.

Perspective Group and Gallery

1310-1/2B Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.perspectivegallery.org. (224) 200-1155. Through Oct. 28: “Street Art: Dublin,” photographs by Marie DeLean, and “Women Through the Decades,” photographs by Laura S. Friedlander. Nov. 1-25: “Bob Tanner: Scorched: Photographs from the Okefenokee Swamp” and “Faigie Tanner: In Passing, Photographs from San Miguel de Allende.” Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Nov. 3. Artist talk, 7 p.m. Nov. 15.

Re-invent Gallery

202 E. Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest. www.reinventlf.com. (224) 544-5961. Through Nov. 10: “Coveted & The Others,” works by photographer Kerri Sherman and multi-media artist Camille Iemmolo.

Services for Adults

Staying in Their Homes, Celebrating Experience: A Gallery of Art by Older Adults, 1123 Emerson, Suite 200, Evanston. (847) 864-7274. www.SASIathome.org. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays or by appointment. All art is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting SASI. Through Nov. 4: Works by Robert Leopold, Delores Rix and Howard Tyner.

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

Holding auditions, open to youth age 12 and older and adults, for “Merry Kwanzaa” from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Room 223, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Bring a photo and a prepared monologue or poem. Call (847) 448-8254.

Big Noise Theatre Company

Holding auditions, by appointment, for “Born Yesterday” from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 29 at Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Auditions will consist of cold reading from script. Bring resume; headshot preferred, but not required. Production dates Jan. 18-Feb. 3 at Prairie Lakes Theater, Des Plaines. For audition appointment, call Peter Rasey, (773) 463-4180.

Mudlark Theater Company

Seeking material for “Mudpie,” a show of original pieces written by local children, ages 6-16, including short stories, poems, original fairy tales, personal essays and more. Submission deadline is Oct. 31. For information, visit www.mudlarktheater.org or call Michael Miro, (847) 912-5342.

All-Village Singers

Seeking sopranos, altos, tenors and basses to participate in winter holiday performances. No auditions, but some musical experience is required. Rehearsals held a the North Shore United Methodist Church, 213 Hazel Ave., Glencoe. For more information, call (847) 650-4977.

Ravinia poster design contest

Women’s Board of Ravinia Festival seeks entrants for its annual poster design competition for high school and college students. The winning design will promote the festival’s 2013 season and will be produced and sold at the park as well as online. The winning artist will receive a $1,000 prize, second place will be awarded $500 and third place will receive $250. In addition, an honorarium of $500 will be given to the instructor of the winning student. Entry deadline is Nov. 28. For instructions on submitting an entry, visit www.ravinia.org/poster2013.aspx.

Canzonetta Youth Orchestra

Seeking musicians to audition for the 2012-13 music season. Directed by Hilel Kagan, Canzonetta is a chamber orchestra that offers specialized instruction for children interested in developing their orchestral skills. Training Orchestra, for 7- to 10-year-olds with beginning orchestral experience, meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Intermediate Orchestra, for 10- to 13-year-olds with more advanced training, meets from 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays. The Senior Orchestra, for high school students who are advanced musicians, meets from 1-3 p.m. Sundays. All three orchestras rehearse at the Wilmette Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Road. There will be at least four concerts throughout the year. To make an audition appointment, call Helia Schramm, (847) 328-0570.

BOOKS & POETRY

The Book Stall at Chestnut Court

811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880. www.thebookstall.com. Oct. 27, noon-1:30 p.m.: Bill Campbell discusses and signs Koontown Killing Kaper. Oct. 29, 7 p.m.: Simon Winchester discusses and signs Skulls: An Exploration of Alan Dudley’s Curious Collection. Oct. 30, 7 p.m.: Ming Tsai discusses and signs Simply Ming in Your Kitchen: 80 Recipes to Watch, Learn, Cook & Enjoy.

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-5058. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. Nov. 7, 7 p.m.: Discussion of Half-Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan. Nov. 14, 1 p.m.: Discussion of To the End of the Land by David Grossman. Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.: Discussion of The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. Nov. 1, 7 p.m.: Book Bites: Reading Social, discusses A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan at The Glenview House, 1843 Glenview Road, Glenview. Nov. 5, 1 p.m.: Discussion of The Space Between Us by Thrity N. Umrigar. Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.: Discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

Highland Park Public Library

494 Laurel Ave. (847) 432-1573. www.hplibrary.org. Nov. 13, 1 p.m.: Discusson of The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt.

Illinois State Poetry Society

Meets at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane. New members welcome. Bring 10-12 copies of two of your poems. Visit www.northbrook.info.

National Novel Writing Month

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, hosts events in conjunction with the annual international fiction-writing extravaganza that encourages writers to create a novel in 30 days. Aspiring authors from grade 3 to adult are welcome to participate. Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.: Kick-off meeting and sign-up, plus “Ten Things You Need to Know Before You Write a Novel.” Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.: Mid-way party and mentoring by children’s writers Suzanne Slade and Allan Woodrow. Nov. 26, 6 p.m.: “Write-in: Hurry Up and Finish!” Dec. 1, 1 p.m.: “Thank Goodness It’s Over Party!” Events are free; registration recommended. Call (224) 543-1485 or visit http://bit.ly/nano2012.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. Nov. 5, 10 a.m.:Discussion of The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka. Nov. 6, 10 a.m.: Poetry discussion, led by literary critic Isabel Soffer. No advance reading required. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.: Discussion of Howard’s End by E. M. Forster. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.: Discussion of The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes.

Ryerson Woods

Riverwoods Road, between Deerfield Road and Route 22, Deerfield. (847) 968-3321. www.ryersonwoods.org. Friends of Ryerson Woods sponsor Ryerson Reads, a book discussion series focused on environmental literary classics. Book talks are held from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays in Brushwood, the historic home at Ryerson Woods, and are led by Ben Goluboff, professor of English at Lake Forest College. Fee per discussion is $15; $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Nov. 14: DIRT: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth by William Bryant Logan.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Used book sale, featuring fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.: Luncheon with Jennifer Chiaverini, author of The Giving Quilt. Free for Vernon Area Library cardholders, $10 for non-cardholders. Books are available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Lake Forest Book Store. Registration required. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.: Discussion of In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. Nov. 20, 7 p.m.: Discussion of Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson. Nov. 28, 1 p.m.: Deby Eisenberg discusses and signs her novel, Pictures of the Past.

CHILD’S PLAY

The Art Center Highland Park

1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. (847) 432-1888. www.theartcenterhp.org. Nov. 6 and 12, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.: “Thanksgiving Time,” a holiday art class for ages 4-6 and 7-9. Projects include turkey bowls, turkey centerpieces and cornucopias. $45; $35 TAC members.

The Book Stall at Chestnut Court

811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880. www.thebookstall.com. Oct. 27, 3 p.m.: Halloween Storytime with Robert McDonald.

“Cinderella”

Nov. 17-Dec. 31 at Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Performances at 10 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday (excluding Nov. 21 and 22) with certain performances at 12:30 p.m. $15. Visit www.marriotttheatre.com or call (847) 634-0200.

Fairy Tale Trail

Open 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Featuring a maze of eight rooms, each showcasing a different children’s story or theme through activities and costumed characters. Children are encouraged to come in costume. Cost per person (adult or child) is $5 at the door. Visit www.wcofe.org.

“Fools Tango”

A selection of short comic puppet plays will be presented by Theatre Zarko at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Nov. 11, at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Recommended for children ages 4 and up. $15; $10 children. Call (847) 350-9275 or visit www.theatrezarko.org.

“Goldilocks and the Three Bears”

Northbrook Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents an interactive show at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 24, at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave. $8 in advance; $10 online and at the door. Visit www.nbparks.org or call (847) 291-2367.

“Kidstage Goes West”

Kidstage Productions performs at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18 and 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17 at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave. $8. Call (847) 814-2464 or e-mail jeanne@kidstage.org.

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

1001 Central St., Evanston. (847) 475-1030. www.mitchellmuseum.org. Admission is $5; $3 for senior citizens, students and children. Kids Craft Mornings are informal workshops where children learn to construct simple versions of traditional Native American objects. Workshops are included with museum admission. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday workshops are at 11 a.m.; Sunday workshops at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 27-28: Northwest Coast masks.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. Nov. 14, 16 and 18: Chicago Children’s Theatre presents “Harold & the Purple Crayon.” Performances at 10 a.m. and noon Wednesday; 10 a.m., noon and 6:30 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. $16.50, $27.50, $37.50 and $42.50.

“Peter Pan! The Musical!”

Presented by Actors Training Center Teen Repertory Company at 10 a.m. Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 and 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 10 at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. $15. Call (847) 251-7424 or visit www.wilmettetheatre.com.

Play On

Holding auditions for “Beauty and the Beast,” open to youth in grades K-8, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Open Studio, 903 Sherman Ave., Evanston. Rehearsals will be mostly Saturday afternoons, with performances the week of Feb. 8. Those cast pay a $200 fee. For audition appointment, e-mail info@playonltd.com or call (847) 337-9614.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 10, 11 a.m.: Arts Power National Touring Company presents “Harry the Dirty Dog.” Nov. 15, 7 p.m.: Margaret Peterson Haddix discusses and signs her new books, Caught and The Always War. For grades 4 and up. Nov. 24, 2 p.m.: Family movie, “Brave,” rated PG.

Wilmette Theatre

1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. (847) 251-7424. www.wilmettetheatre.com. Dec. 1, 10 a.m.: Lindsay & the Shimmies present a kids’ rock show. $10 in advance; $12 at the door.

Winnetka Community House

620 Lincoln Ave. (847) 446-0537. www.winnetkacommunityhouse.org. Nov. 6, 11 a.m.: “Schoolhouse Rock Live,” with music from the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series. $5.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. Nov. 17, 2 p.m.: Mystery author Kathleen Anne Fleming presents a writing workshop with the topic “Point of View.”

Off Campus Writers Workshop

Workshops meet 9:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln, Winnetka, unless noted otherwise. $15 per session. OCWW members ($30 per year) receive session discounts and may have manuscripts critiqued. Visit www.ocww.bizland.com. Nov. 1: Kat Falls, author of the middle-grade novel, Dark Life, presents “Reads Like a Movie.” Nov. 8: Creativity coach and novelist Brendan Sullivan presents “Blasting Through Creative Blocks.” Nov. 15: Novelist Kyle Beachy presents “Time and Time Again.” Nov. 29: Landscape historian Barbara Geiger presents “Downton Abbey.” She will also offer her coffee table book, Low-Key Genius: The Life and Work of Landscape Gardener O.C. Simonds, at a discount of $30 (cash or check).

RHINO/the Poetry Forum

Fourth Sundays Poetry Workshop & Peer Exchange, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in Room 108 at the Evanston Public Library, Church and Orrington streets. $5-$10 donation. Laura Dixon will present “Strangeness and Accessibility: The Poetry of Michael Burkard.” Also, attendees are encouraged to bring 17 copies of a poem to be critiqued. Visit www.rhinopoetry.org.

Upper Midwest Autoharp Society

Autoharp skills workshop by Rick Fitzgerald, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Stained Glass Coffee House, 225 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. Open to all skill levels, but geared to beginners and intermediate players. Evening concert follows. $15. Call (847) 945-0176.

COMEDY

Double-Shot Showcase

Stand-up comedy show, 8 p.m. Thursdays at J.J. Java, 911 Foster St., Evanston. $5 suggested donation. Call (773) 991-7379.

DANCE

BallroomChicago dance classes

Held at Lodge Hall, 1799 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. Classes by. For information, call (847) 757-2227 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com. Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 12 and 19: Basic swing, 7-8 p.m., $10 per person, per session; intermediate swing, 8-9 p.m., $10 per person, per session.

Center Stage Academy of Dance

186 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park. (847) 830-4002. www.centerstageacademydance.com. Nov. 2, 6-9 p.m.: Center Stage hosts Dance Convention and Meet & Greet with “Dance Moms: Miami” stars Angel Armas and Victor Smalley at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook. Wristband distribution and line will begin at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3-4: Master dance classes for ages 5 and up with the celebrity instructors. Classes include hip-hop, jazz, lyrical and contemporary. Fee is $80 per class. Registration required at www.centerstageacademydance.com/dancemomsmiami/.

Glenview Square Dance Club

Dancings the first and third Fridays of each month, September to May, at the Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Round dancing, cued by Howard and Anna Hoffman, starts at 7:30 p.m. Square dancing, at the Plus level, starts at 8 p.m. Call (847) 945-0370 or visit www.glenviewsquares.com.

Shoreline Dance Club

Playing recorded music for easy ballroom dancing at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Lessons are given by professional instructors Bob and Penny Urbon at 7:30 p.m., followed by an evening of social dancing. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. Attire is dressy/casual. Admission per couple is $25. Call (847) 816-7602 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm. Nov. 17: Tango.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Taste of Hemenway

The annual benefit includes music and ethnic food, 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Hemenway United Methodist Church, 933 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20; $5 for children under 10; free for children under age 3. Call (847) 326-2600.

Art Encounter’s Holiday Market

Held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17 in a historic Evanston home, 1100 Ridge Ave. $5 admission (can be applied to purchase). Visit www.artencounter.org.

FILM

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-5058. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. Nov. 19, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.: “Herb and Dorothy” will be screened at the Woman’s Library Club, 325 Tudor Court. Nov. 28, 1 p.m.: “Fair Game” will be screened and discussed.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. All films shown at 1 and 7:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Oct. 31: “Wait Until Dark,” starring Audrey Hepburn (1967). Nov. 7, 1 p.m.: “Hunt for Red October.”

Turner Classic Movies Series

Film series featuring newly restored titles commemorating Universal Pictures’ 100th anniversary at local theaters including Evanston 18, 1715 Maple Ave., Evanston, and Lincolnshire 21, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Nov. 15, 7 p.m.: “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Tickets are available at theater box offices and at www.FathomEvents.com.

Vernon Area Public Library

300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 16, 2 p.m.: Screening of the ballet documentary “First Position.”

LECTURES

Chicago history lecture series

Hosted by Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. Dessert served at 7 p.m. followed by lecture by Myra Loris at 7:30 p.m. Call Sandy Bradbury, (847) 729-9365. Nov. 14: “Urban Phoenix: The Fire and The Fair,” a look at the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and the Columbian Exposition of 1893. $15.

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-5058. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. Nov. 7, 1 p.m.: Doris Day will be the subject of the America’s Musical Theater Legends program. Nov. 8, 7 p.m.: Art historian Michelle Mishur will present “My Goodness My Guinness! Art Treasures of London’s Kenwood House.”

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. Nov. 7, 7 p.m.: Lyric Opera of Chicago lecture series features “Werther” by Jules Massenet. Nov. 13, 7 p.m.: “Lights Out, Everybody: Mystery & Horror During the Golden Age of Radio,” presented by radio historian Steven Darnall. Nov. 14, 7 p.m.: Lyric Opera of Chicago lecture series features “Don Pasquale” by Gaetano Donizetti.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. (847) 272-6224. www.northbrook.info. Nov. 4, 2 p.m.: Lyric Opera Lecture Series features “Werther” by Massenet. Nov. 18, 2 p.m.: Lyric Opera Lecture Series features “Don Pasquale” by Donizetti.

ET CETERA

Chicago Stereo Camera Club

Hosting its 64th annual “Chicago Lighthouse International Exhibition of Stereo Photography,” 3 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Glenview Police Department Community Room, 2500 E. Lake Ave., Glenview. Through polarized glasses, audiences will see photographic slides and digital images taken with antique and modern 3-D photographic equipment. Minimum donation of $6 at the door benefits The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. Visit www.chicagostereocameraclub.org.

Wilmette Theatre

1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. (847) 251-7424. www.wilmettetheatre.com. Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.: “Sex & the Suburbs” with relationship columnist Marjie Kileen on the topic of “Bridging the Male/Female Divide — How to Get What You Really Want for the Holidays.” $20.

MUSEUMS

Block Museum of Art

At Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. (847) 491-4000. www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu. Admission is free; unless noted, admission to all programs is also free. Through Dec. 9: “Shimon Attie: The Neighbor Next Door,” “De-Natured: German Art from Joseph Beuys to Martin Kippenberger, Selections from the James Keith Brown and Eric Diefenbach Collection” and “Joseph Beuys: Sand Drawings.” Nov. 7, 5:15 p.m.: “Realism and Abstraction in Gerhard Richter’s Work: The Social History of Postwar German Art,” presented by Paul Jaskot, professor of the history of art and architecture at DePaul University, and Christine Mehring, associate professor of art history at the University of Chicago.

Evanston History Center

Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston. (847) 475-3410. www.evanstonhistorycenter.org. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission (includes optional house tour): $10; free for members. Through Jan. 28, 2013: “Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Boudoirs,” a look at the evolution of the home’s most personal of spaces and customs from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. Nov. 8, 7 p.m.: Costume curator and DePaul University professor Janet C. Messmer will discuss the “Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Boudoirs” exhibit, preceded by a wine and appetizer reception at 6:30 p.m. $10.

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

3001 Central St., Evanston. (847) 475-1030. www.mitchellmuseum.org. Admission is $5; $3 for senior citizens, students and children. Free admission for Mitchell Museum members and tribal members; and on the first Friday of every month. Admission includes all exhibits and events, unless stated otherwise. Through Jan. 6, 2013: “Changing Views of American Indian Fine Art.” Through Aug. 25, 2013: “The War of 1812: Fighting for Their Homeland.” Through maps, timelines, document reproductions, and graphics, the exhibit will provide an overview of the causes and significant events of the War of 1812, including Chicago’s Battle of Fort Dearborn.

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