ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of things you do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
Bingo!
‘Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night’ "Christmas Bingo" is an interactive show from November 28-January 2 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Written by Vicki Quade, one of the creators of "Late Nite Catechism," the show features Mrs. Mary Margaret O’Brien, a former nun who is the bingo caller for each show. This show tests your Christmas trivia knowledge, with topics like the origin of St. Nick, candy canes, and more. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $35 and can be purchased at greenhousetheater.org.
Back to Live Music!
(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT
‘Music Of The Baroque – A Thanksgiving Messiah’ The North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, presents “Music of the Baroque: A Thanksgiving Messiah” on November 28 at 7:30 p.m. This is the first time since December 2019 that the Music of the Baroque is playing live! Baroque music usually features long flowing lines that start soft and grow loud. Two or more blended melodies follow. Conductor Nicholas Kraemer (pictured) will lead the Baroque orchestra, chorus and soloists. The chorus will feature sopranos Sherezade Panthaki and Allyson McHardy. Tickets start at $48 at northshorecenter.org.
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Thanksgiving Fun!
Turkey Trot Chicago The 43rd annual 5K and 8K Turkey Trot will be 7 a.m. to noon November 25 at Cannon Drive and Fullerton Parkway. After the races, a Thanksgiving tailgate will feature corn hole, turkey bowling, football and warm apple cider. This family tradition will help you get an early start on Thanksgiving festitvities. Proceeds benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which provides pantry items, ready-to-go meals and which helps stock soup kitchens, shelters and food pantries. Registration is $55 at turkeytrotchicago.com.
Laugh Your Cares Away!
‘Turbo Town’ The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave., presents “Turbo Town,” a comedy show, on November 26 from 7:30-9 p.m. The show is a variety of comedy sketches by local artists, full of absurdity and randomness to reflect the past year. Hosting the event is the sketch group OtherDoor, which features comedians Joe Harrington, Chris Larson and Blake Nall. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at thelincolnlodge.com.
