Monday, Oct. 29
What: Knockout Autism with the Northwestern University Basketball Teams
When: 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: SPAC
Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door
Play basketball with the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams, and win gift cards to places like Cheesie’s and Buffalo Wild Wings. Proceeds go to Autism Speaks U.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
What: Contemporary Music Ensemble: Unlocking Cage
When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Cost: $4 for students and $6 for the public
Conducted by Timothy Robblee, the Contemporary Music Ensemble performs music influenced by John Cage.
Wednesday, Oct. 31
What: Eberhard Halloween Show
When: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Where: Technological Institute LR3
Cost: Free, tickets must be reserved in advance.
Celebrate Halloween at Professor Eberhard’s show, filled with amazing chemistry experiments
Thursday, Nov. 1
What: Legally Blonde the Musical
When: 8 p.m.
Where: McCormick Auditorium
Cost: $5 for students and $10 for the public
The Arts Alliance presents the musical version of “Legally Blonde” at the McCormick Auditorium. The show runs Nov. 1 through Nov. 3 at various times.
Friday, Nov. 2
On campus
What: NU Nights: ’90s Bingo
When: 10 p.m.
Where: Louis Room
Cost: Free
Come play some bingo, eat free food and win prizes from the ’90s Friday night.
In Evanston
What: EPL After Hours: “Dark Shadows”
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
Cost: Free
The Evanston Public Library is screening Tim Burton’s “Dark Shadows” Friday night.
In Chicago
What: 2012 SOFA Chicago
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
Cost: $15 general admission and $25 three-day pass
Sculpture Objects and Functional Art is an art show featuring lectures and demonstrations. The event runs through Sunday.
Saturday, Nov. 3
On campus
What: Fall 5K to Benefit Special Olympics
When: 10 a.m.
Where: South Lakefill
Cost: $10 for students, $15 for adults
Enjoy the fall weather and participate in a 5K to benefit Special Olympics.
In Evanston
What: American Legion 26th Annual Pancake Breakfast
When: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Legion Hall, 1030 Central St.
Cost: $7
The American Legion is hosting a breakfast with pancakes, sausages, eggs, coffee and orange juice to benefit charities that help families in Evanston.
Sunday, Nov. 4
On campus
What: Mezcla Pesents…Big Show
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: McCormick Auditorium
Cost: Free
Enjoy performances from BLAST, Tonik Tap, the Treblemakers and more at this free event.
In Evanston
What: Make-a-Difference Market
When: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Lake Street Church of Evanston, 607 Lake St.
Cost: Entry cost is free
Get a head start on holiday shopping at Lake Street Church’s “alternative gift fair.” At the fair, nonprofit organizations sell homemade gifts like jewelry, journals and bags.
