Monday, Nov. 26
What: Raising Awareness, Reducing STIGMA
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Harris Hall, 1881 Sheridan Road
Cost: Free
The Undergraduate Psychology Association and NU Active Minds present a panel featuring students and professionals talking about mental disorders and stigma attached to them. There will also be pizza at the event.
Tuesday, Nov. 27
What: National Theatre Live presents “Timon of Athens”
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive
Cost: $10 for students and $20 for general admission
National Theatre Live presents a performance of William Shakespeare’s “Timon of Athens.”
Wednesday, Nov. 28
What: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel: Chicago Politics and the 2012 Election
When: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Ryan Auditorium, 2145 Sheridan Road
Cost: Free
Northwestern alumnus and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will speak about the 2012 election and his experience in politics.
Thursday, Nov. 29
What: Redemption: A Tournament of Heroes
When: 11 p.m. to midnight
Where: Shanley Hall, 2031 Sheridan Road
Cost: $5 for students and $10 for general admission
Lovers & Madmen present “Redemption: Tournament of Heroes,” written and directed by Samantha Egle. The show runs through Dec. 1.
Friday, Nov. 30
On campus
What: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive
Cost: $15 for students, $22 for adults
The Evanston Dance Ensemble presents their production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” which runs through Dec. 2.
In Evanston
What: Evanston Public Library Winter Book Sale
When: 12 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
Cost: Free
Buy some books at the Evanston Public Library Winter Book Sale; the proceeds go directly towards the library.
In Chicago
What: Global Wake-Up Film Festival
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Columbia College Chicago, 1000 S. Wabash Ave.
Cost: Free
Take a look at the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals by watching film screenings and attending workshops at this free event.
Saturday, Dec. 1
On campus
What: Holiday Ornament Workshop
When: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: ARTica Studios, 1999 Campus Drive
Cost: $16
Enjoy cookies, fruit and cheese while decorating three ornaments at this workshop. Register online or in person at the Norris Box Office.
In Evanston
What: “Bah, Humbug!”
When: 3 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Piccolo Theatre, 600 Main St.
Cost: $15 for students, $25 for adults
The Piccolo Theatre presents a “holiday Panto” – a comedic version of “A Christmas Carol.” The show runs through Dec. 22.
In Chicago
What: A Mark Twain Christmas
When: 3 and 5 p.m.
Where: The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie St.
Cost: $30
“A Mark Twain Christmas” includes performances of Twain’s holiday pieces, such as “The Ice Storm” and “A Letter from Santa Claus.”
Sunday, Dec. 2
On campus
What: In Her Voice: Music By Women, For Women
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place
Cost: Free
The Northwestern Women’s Chorus, made up of non-music majors, will perform a wide range of music by female composers.
In Evanston
What: Evanston History Center Holiday Open House
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Ave.
Cost: Free
Explore the Evanston History Center and enjoy food and music on Sunday afternoon.
In Chicago
What: Lincoln Park Zoo Zoolights
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 North Clark St.
Cost: Free
Lincoln Park Zoo event features ice carving, food, animals, and of course, a zoo filled with lights and holiday music. Zoolights run through Jan. 6.
