Monday, Oct. 8
What: A Conversation with Alan Krueger
When: 4 to 5:15 p.m.
Where: McCormick Auditorium
Cost: Free, but students must register in advance.
Alan Krueger, chair of President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, will speak as a part of the 2012 Institute for Policy Research’s Distinguished Public Policy Lecture.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
What: Mark Shields Lecture
When: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: McCormick Tribune Center Forum
Cost: Free
Mark Shields, a columnist and commentator for “The PBS NewsHour” will speak about the 2012 presidential election.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
What: SHAPE Bonfire
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Lakefill
Cost: Free
SHAPE, Sexual Health and Assault Peer Educators, will host its annual bonfire.
Thursday, Oct. 11
What: Block Museum of Art Fall Reception
When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Block Museum of Art
Cost: Free
Head over to the Block Museum of Art to take a look at the fall exhibits and enjoy a reception.
Friday, Oct. 12
On Campus
What: A&O Productions Fall Blowout
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena
Cost: $10 for undergraduates and $15 for graduate students through the Norris Box Office
Nas and Young the Giant will perform at Welsh-Ryan for the annual Fall Blowout concert. WildCARDs will be checked at the entrance of the event.
In Chicago
What: Chicago International Film Festival
When: Oct. 11 to Oct. 25, times vary
Where: Various locations throughout Chicago
Cost: Individual tickets available for purchase, prices vary.
The 48th Chicago International Film Festival features movie screenings and panels that take place over the course of two weeks.
Saturday, Oct. 13
On Campus
What: A&O Productions: “Moonrise Kingdom”
When: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Where: McCormick Auditorium
Cost: $3
A&O Films will show “Moonrise Kingdom” as part of its fall film series.
In Chicago
What: Open House Chicago
When: Oct. 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. depending on the building
Where: Various locations around Chicago
Cost: Free
Sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the event gives visitors the chance to check out more than 150 buildings throughout Chicago and look behind the scenes at mansions, theaters and hidden rooms. Information sheets for these self-guided tours are available on the Open House Chicago website.
Sunday, Oct. 14
On Campus
What: Chicago Humanities Festival
When: 12 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Various locations around Northwestern University
Cost: Free for teachers and students
Northwestern will host events for the Chicago Humanities Festival. There will be lectures and events throughout the day with special guests Yo-Yo Ma, a famous concert cellist; John Hodgman of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” and Jeff Pinkner, former executive producer of “Lost,” “Fringe” and “Alias.”
In Evanston
What: Foster Senior Fashion Show
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St.
Cost: $10
Watch senior citizens model different outfits and enjoy music and door prizes at the Foster Senior Club’s annual fundraising event.
In Chicago
What: Latino Fashion Week: Paparazzi Glamour
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St.
Cost: $25 with student ID
The final day of Latino Fashion Week features the Shoppers Fashion Lounge Expo, free of charge, and, with the purchase of a ticket, a runway show.
