Monday, Nov. 12
What: “You Can’t Take it With You” movie screening
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Josephine Louis Theatre
Cost: $5 for students, $10 for general admission
After seeing the Theater and Interpretation Center’s stage version of “You Can’t Take it With You,” check out the original movie version Monday night.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
What: Dag Kittlaus presents “Siri and Beyond: Why the future of technology is now and how we need to think bigger”
When: 4 to 5:15 p.m.
Where: Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center.
Cost: Free
Dag Kittlaus, co-founder of Siri, will speak about the future of technology.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
What: International Food & Film Festival
When: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Where: Fisk Hall on Nov. 14; McCormick Tribune Center on Nov. 15 and 16
Cost: Free
Join ISA and A&O as they present food and movies for free. The event runs Nov. 14 through Nov. 16.
Thursday, Nov. 15
What: “Portrait of Wally”
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Block Museum of Art
Cost: $4 for students, $6 for general admission
Enjoy a showing of “Portrait of Wally,” a documentary about a painting stolen by Nazi soldiers.
Friday, Nov. 16
On campus
What: NU Nights’ Carnival
When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Norris University Center
Cost: Free
Enjoy an evening filled with free food and games at NU Nights’ Carnival.
In Evanston
What: Holiday Bash in Downtown Evanston
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Various locations in Evanston
Cost: Free
Evanston celebrates the holiday season with free trolley rides, live music, shopping and dining deals and a tree lighting. The tree lighting takes place at the intersection of Davis Street, Orrington Avenue and Sherman Avenue at 5:30 p.m.
In Chicago
What: Chicago Fine Chocolate Show
Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
Cost: $25
Chocoholic? Taste free samples, watch demonstrations and learn about the history of chocolate at the Chicago Fine Chocolate Show.
Saturday, Nov. 17
On campus
What: Teatro Luna presents “Crossed”
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Harris Hall
Cost: Free
The all-Latina theatre company will be perform the play “Crossed” Saturday night.
In Evanston
What: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
When: 3 and 7 p.m.
Where: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.
Cost: $6
Watch the Evanston Children’s Theatre perform the classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Shows run Nov. 16 through Nov. 18.
In Chicago
What: Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: North Michigan Avenue
Cost: Free
The annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival includes live music, a parade and fireworks.
Sunday, Nov. 18
On campus
What: Percussion Ensemble
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Cost: $4 for students, $6 for general admission
The Percussion Ensemble will perform under the direction of She-e Wu.
In Evanston
What: Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Vineyard Christian Church, 2495 Howard St.
Cost: $15 for students, $25 for general admission
Watch the North Shore Choral Society sing gospel music Sunday evening.
In Chicago
What: Randolph Street Holiday Market
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 1340 W. Washington St.
Price: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
Do some holiday shopping indoors at the Randolph Street Holiday Market. The market features jewelry, art, clothing and more.
