29 things to do in Chicago Nov. 5-11

Theater

• Porchlight Music Theatre presents “Little Shop of Horrors,” Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s Tony Award-winning musical about a shy shop assistant, the coworker he has a crush on and a mysterious, carnivorous plant. Michael Weber directs the first production in Porchlight’s new home. From Nov. 5-Dec. 13 at Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: $28-$98. Visit porchlightmusictheatre.org.
• Lauren M. Gunderson’s “All the World” is a love story about two actors (Alejandra Escalante and Ryan Hallahan) who find themselves in an ever-shifting relationship during the most emotionally charged time of the year — the holidays. Jessica Thebus directs. From Nov. 11-Dec. 20 at Northlight Theatre, 1012 Church St., Evanston. Tickets: $36+. Visit northlight.org.

• “Home, I’m Darling” is Laura Wade’s darkly funny exploration of marriage, nostalgia and the allure — and delusion — of the “perfect” past. Mechelle Moe directs. From Nov. 11-Dec. 13 at TimeLine Theatre, 5035 N. Broadway. Tickets: $65-$100. Visit timelinetheatre.com.

• Kokandy Productions presents “A Clockwork Orange: A Play with Music,” an adaptation of Anthony Burgess’ dystopian novel about Alex DeLarge (Reilly Oh) and his rebellious gang of Droogs. Derek Van Barham directs. The original music is by Sean Ellis. From Nov. 5-Jan. 10 at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. Tickets: $55.20, $65.87. Visit kokandyproductions.com.

• The Tony Award-winning “Jersey Boys” is the true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and their rise to fame onstage and their offstage conflicts. Des McAnuff directs. From Nov. 10-22 at CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St. Tickets: $40-$140. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.
• Running in repertory with “A Winter’s Tale” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the Bard’s romantic comedy about the absurd chaos of love and the joy of friendship. Edward Hall directs. From Nov. 11-Jan. 3 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave. Tickets: $55+. Visit chicagoshakes.com.

• Trent Stork adapts and directs Paramount Theatre’s new spectacle version of “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Moreland Milligan), a bitter and lonely miser who learns the true meaning of Christmas. From Nov. 11-Jan. 3 at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $34-$107. Visit paramountaurora.com.
• Studebaker Theater, P3 Productions and Audible, in collaboration with Teatro Vista Productions, unearth an untold chapter of American history the award-winning hip-hop musical “Mexodus,” which reimagines the Underground Railroad heading south to Mexico. Written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. David Mendizábal directs. From Nov. 7-21 at Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets: $36+. Visit fineartsbuilding.com/mexodus.
• Jackalope Theatre stages Calamity West’s “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts.” Set in 1986 New York, it’s about a playwright and his closest collaborators who search for meaning in an increasingly fractured America. Jonathan Berry directs. From Nov. 11-Dec. 19 at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway. Tickets: $20-$45. Visit jackalopetheatre.org.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Play” is Joe Landry’s adaptation of the classic holiday film that recreates the magic of the heyday of radio dramas. Jack Hickey directs. From Nov. 11-Dec. 13 at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest. Tickets: $53.40. Visit citadeltheatre.org.
• Perceptions Theatre and Coalescence Theatre Project present Kelundra Smith’s “Other Paths to God,” the story of five nurses, $3 million that’s gone missing and one scandal. From Nov. 5-15 at Definition Theatre, 1160 E. 55th St. Tickets: $25. Visitperceptionstheatre.org.

Comedy

• 312 Comedy Fest returns with a large roster of comedians including Nikki Glaser, Joey Diaz, Ron White, Ali Siddiq, Rachel Scanlon, Danny Gonzalez, Amber Autry, Michelle Wolf and many more. From Nov. 5-15 at various venues. Ticket prices vary. For more information, visit 312comedyfestival.com.

Dance

• The jazz dance ensemble Giordano Dance Chicago performs the world premiere of Al Blackstone’s “Caravan,” plus works from the company’s repertoire including Ronen Koresh’s “Exit 4,” Lindsey Leduc’s “Gravity,” Del Dominguez and Laura Flores’ “Sabroso” and more. At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets: $35-$70. Visit northshorecenter.org.

• Ballets Jazz Montréal presents “Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen,” a performance inspired by the work of the Montréal-based poet, artist and songwriter. At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. Tickets: $44-$154. Visit auditoriumtheatre.org.
• “Cinderella,” set to the enchanting score by Sergei Prokofiev, is performed by the United European Ballet. At 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. Tickets: $71-$170. Visit harristheaterchicago.org.

Music

• The Mavericks honor late singer Raul Malo with The Music Lives On Tour. The band’s original members are joined by vocalists James Otto and Emily West in a performance honoring the band’s decades-long history and Malo’s lasting impact. At 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Tickets: $70+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
• The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Wagner’s Prelude to “Parsifal” and, with pianist Mao Fujita, R. Strauss’ “Burlesque.” Marek Janowski conducts. From Nov. 5-8 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets: $49+. Visit cso.org.

• Austin, Texas-based band The Animeros tour behind its Dan Auerbach-produced debut album, “¡Qué Bárbaro!” The band’s killer grooves are “Latin garage rock designed for the dancefloor” (Far Out Magazine). At 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. Tickets: $26. Visit hideoutchicago.com.
• Chicago songwriters-actors Will Clinger and Bill Larkin present “Sophomoric Songs,” a performance of the always funny, sometimes ribald, songs from their respective repertoires. At 9 p.m. Nov. 5-7, 12-14 at Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 N. Clark St. Tickets: $20. Visit starsandgarterstheater.com.
• The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance presents the 28th annual National Cuatro Festival Puertorriqueño, a celebration inviting audiences into the spirit of Puerto Rico’s plazas where music and dance come together to honor the island’s rich cultural heritage. Includes a guest appearance by the folkloric dance ensemble Areyto Ballet Folklórico Nacional de Puerto Rico. At 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Harris Theatre, 205 E. Randolph St. Tickets: $54-$77. Visit harristheatrechicago.org.

• Kate Nash performs tunes from her upcoming album, “Cailín” (due out Jan. 27). A love letter to her Irish heritage, it’s a raw, raucous record combining traditional Irish sounds with punk energy, nods to hip-hop production and Nash’s knack for a killer hook. At 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: $30. Visit martyrslive.com.

Museums

• “Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers” is a major survey covering nearly 30 years of the artist’s work. With works including photographs, videos, large-scale installations, immersive paintings and multimedia assemblages, the exhibit asks fundamental questions about the fragile human psyche in the face of ineffable historic forces. From Nov. 7-April 25 at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. Admission: $10-$22. Visit mcachicago.org.
• The newly renovated Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center reopens on Nov. 11. Beginning a new chapter for the museum, the redesigned spaces will accommodate more guests, expand public programming and provide new opportunities for learning, reflection and engagement. At 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie. Admission: $6-$18. Visit ilholocaustmuseum.org.

Movies

• The 32nd edition of the Black Harvest Film Festival showcases more than 75 films including feature films, documentaries and a program of short films plus conversations with filmmakers and other special events. Among the films are David Greaves’ “Once Upon a Time in Harlem,” Shatara Michelle Ford’s “Dreams in Nightmares,” Sienna McLean-LoGreco’s “Three Black Men,” Walter Thompson-Hernandez’s “If I Go Will They Miss Me?,” Solomon Northup’s “Odyssey” and many more. From Nov. 6-15 at Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St. Tickets: $15.50. Visit siskerfilmcenter.org.
• Among the films at the European Union Film Showcase are Amélie Bonnin’s comedy “Leave One Day,” Irene Iborra Rizo’s animated film “Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake,” Declan Recks’ drama “Tarrac,” Dénes Orosz’s comedy “How Could I Live Without You?” and more. At Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Tickets: $14. Visit facets.org.
• Chicago Home Movie Day, presented by Chicago Film Archives and the Chicago Film Society, is the time to showcase your home movies (one reel from each person will be screened) or just sit back and enjoy the show. Archivists and projectionists will be on hand with options for storing, preserving and digitizing home movie films. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. Admission is free. Visit chicagofilmarchives.org.

Family fun

• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey returns with nonstop thrills via a cast of 65 world-class performers — high-flying aerial acts, trapeze artists, daring teeterboard experts, a unicycle rider who rides on a towering stack of wheels and more. Plus this year there’s the addition of Bello Nock, a seventh-generation circus performer known for gravity-defying stunts, fearless comedy and his iconic hair. From Nov. 6-8 at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets: $30+. Visit ticketmaster.com.

  

• Indoor Kids features films for children on select Saturday and Sunday mornings. Upcoming matinees include John Sayles’ “The Secret of Roan Inish” (Nov. 7-8), Hayao Miyazaki’s “Ponyo” (Nov. 14-15) and Haruki Kadokawa’s “Rex: A Dinosaur’s Story” (Dec. 12-13). At Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. Tickets: $13. Visit musicboxtheatre.com.

Festival

• Chicago Humanities Fall Festival concludes with one last day of conversations centered on culture, creativity and connection. On the roster are photojournalist David Hume Kennerly, writers Hilton Als and Daniel Kraus, musicians Haley Heynderickx and Mary Lattimore, graffiti artist Stephen “ESPO” Powers, Peter Sagal’s Constitution series and much more. At various times Nov. 7 throughout the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus. For more information, visit chicagohumanities.org.