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Things to do Nov. 7-13: Chicago Toy & Game Fair, Antique Bottle and Advertising Show, Veterans Day events and more

Things to do Nov. 7-13: Chicago Toy & Game Fair, Antique Bottle and Advertising Show, Veterans Day events and more

Make plans for the Grayslake Antique Bottle and Advertising Show, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair in Rosemont, Veterans Day events throughout the suburbs and more.

 
Love, compassion, kindness: After 50 years, ‘Godspell’ messages still resonate

Love, compassion, kindness: After 50 years, ‘Godspell’ messages still resonate

At a time when love, compassion, respect and kindness seem in short supply, the time is right for Music Theater Works’ revival of the 1971 pop-rock musical “Godspell.”

 
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Holiday cheer: Paramount and Citadel theaters revive seasonal shows

Holiday cheer: Paramount and Citadel theaters revive seasonal shows

It’s that time of year when theater companies deliver holiday treats, including “White Christmas” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora and “Miracle on South Division Street” at Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest. Additionally, Theo Ubique presents the delightful satire “Urinetown,” newcomer Village Theater retells a Greek myth, and the national tour of “Hell’s Kitchen” stops briefly in Chicago.

 
Restaurants honor service members with special offers for Veterans Day

Restaurants honor service members with special offers for Veterans Day

Restaurants around the suburbs have special offers for veterans and active-duty military as they honor Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

 
Samara Joy reflects on Grammy wins, creative journey behind ‘Portrait’ ahead of Chicago show

Samara Joy reflects on Grammy wins, creative journey behind ‘Portrait’ ahead of Chicago show

Samara Joy’s voice has the ability to transform listeners to the early jazz clubs, filling them with warm nostalgia for legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. At 25, Joy is a five-time Grammy winning recording artist, whose album “Linger Awhile” won her best new artist and best jazz vocal album in 2023.

 
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Concerts Nov. 7-13: Ben Folds, Halsey, Maroon 5 and more

Concerts Nov. 7-13: Ben Folds, Halsey, Maroon 5 and more

Upcoming concerts include Ben Folds at the Genesee Theatre, Halsey at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Maroon 5 at the United Center and more.

 
Best bets: Classical instrumentalists, cabaret crooners, performance artists headline Elgin venues

Best bets: Classical instrumentalists, cabaret crooners, performance artists headline Elgin venues

In store in Elgin this weekend: classical music, cabaret entertainers and a festival showcasing female and nonbinary artists. Also, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry opens its annual holiday tree display and the Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir headlines the McAninch Arts Center.

 
Wine tastings at suburban clubs becoming popular affairs

Wine tastings at suburban clubs becoming popular affairs

Like several other private suburban clubs, Kemper Lakes Golf Club hosts wine tastings throughout the year. The Kildeer club’s marquee event, featuring more than 30 vendors, takes place this weekend and is expected to attract 700 wine enthusiasts.

 
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Dining Out: New happy hour at Capital Grille, bourbon dinner, music bingo and more

Dining Out: New happy hour at Capital Grille, bourbon dinner, music bingo and more

The Capital Grille locations have unveiled a new weekday happy hour(s) with food and drink specials. Niche in Geneva will hold a bourbon dinner next week featuring sought-after pours from the Buffalo Trace distillery, and we’ve also got music bingo in Itasca and new Chef Selects offerings at Old Town Pour House and City Works Eatery and Pour House.

 

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