Things to Do in Chicago Oct. 30-Nov. 5

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Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery’s musical adaptation of “As You Like It” features a pop-rock score enhancing Shakespeare’s tale of faithful friends, feuding families and chance encounters. Braden Abraham directs with music direction by Michael Mahler. From Oct. 30-Dec. 14 at Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Ct., Glencoe. Tickets: $35-$115. Visit writerstheatre.org.
“Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” are iconic works in which love turns to jealousy and everyday life into tragedy culminating in two of opera’s most gripping finales. From Nov. 1-23 at Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker Drive. Tickets: $47+. Visit lyricopera.org.

The Artistic Home presents “Superior Donuts,” Tracy Letts’ comedy-drama set in a run-down doughnut shop run by a 1960s radical whose routine is challenged when he hires a young African American man who has ideas about upgrading the shop. John Mossman directs. From Nov. 2-Dec. 6 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: $35. Visit thedentheatre.com.
“Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” is a new production of the hit show that transforms a legendary night in music history into a rockin’ holiday musical. Scott Weinstein directs. From Nov. 5-Jan. 4 at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets: $70+. Visit marriotttheatre.com.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre presents “The Baldwin/Giovanni Experience,” Tim Rhoze and Bria Walker-Rhoze’s play inspired by a 1971 television conversation between writer James Baldwin and poet Nikki Giovanni. Tim Rhoze directs. From Nov. 1-16 at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Tickets: $32. Visit fjtheatre.com.

Next up at The Conspirators is “Duck Soup,” Harry Ruby and Bert Kalmar’s adaptation of the Marx Brothers classic movie. Wm. Bullion directs. From Oct. 30-Nov. 23 at Stars & Garters, 3914 N. Clark St. Tickets: $30. Visit conspirewithus.org.

312 Comedy Festival returns with stand-up performances by Fortune Feimster, Pete Holmes, Dusty Slay, Kevin Bridges, Patrick Warburton, Joe Machi, Marie Faustin, Amber Autry and many more. From Nov. 4-9 at various venues. Ticket prices vary. Visit 312comedyfestival.com.

Music Director Emeritus Riccardo Muti returns to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to conduct Johann Strauss Jr.’s overture to “The Gypsy Baron,” Hindemith’s Symphony “Mathis der Maler” and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 (From the New World). At 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets: $49+. Visit cso.org.
Empty Bottle 33 1/3 Anniversary Series includes pop-ups (a happy hour, a record fair, a tattoo event) plus performances by a variety of artists including The Hoyle Brothers (Oct. 31), Teklife (Nov. 1) and many more. From Oct. 31-Nov. 10 at Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. Ticket prices vary. Visit emptybottle.com.
Jeff Tweedy tours behind the three-disc release, “Twilight Override,” his fifth solo studio album, which Pitchfork says is “pure Tweedy: ambivalent and unknowable and funny and compelling.” He’s backed by a band of young Chicago artists including his sons Spencer and Sammy plus Liam Kazar, James Elkington, Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart. At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. Tickets: $64.65. Visit saltshedchicago.com.

Infinity Song is a Detroit-raised, New York-based quartet making waves with their timeless sound, a blend of soft rock, soul and pop laced with perfect harmonies. Devon Gilfillian opens at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. Tickets: $28, $30. Visit metrochicago.com.

The Balloon Museum presents “EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel,” an exhibition featuring large-scale installations and inflatable works by internationally renowned artists that reflect the interplay between sensations, actions and reaction. Among the more than a dozen pieces are Alex Schweder’s “Aeroton,” Cyril Lancelin’s “Cube Abyss,” Michela Picchi’s “Playground Love” and Motomichi Nakamura’s “Cannonballs.” From Oct. 30-April 6 at The Fields Studios, 2828 N. Pulaski Road. Tickets: $37+. Visit balloonmuseum.world.

“Siskel & Ebert at 50” is a free monthlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking television program pioneered by Chicago newspaper movie critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. Films championed by the critics are screened followed by conversations with guest speakers: Kasi Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou,” Nov. 5), Peter Yates (“Breaking Away,” Nov. 12), Gus Van Sant (“Drugstore Cowboy,” Nov. 19) and John Sayles (“Lone Star,” Nov. 25). At 2 p.m. Nov. 22, there’s a live performance that puts Ebert (Zack Mast) and Siskel (Stephen Winchell) back in the balcony arguing (and sometimes agreeing) about movies. At Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Visit bit.ly/siskelebert50.
Chicago Home Movie Day, presented by the Chicago Film Archives and the Chicago Film Society, features a selection of home movies with accompaniment by pianist David Drazin. Share a film of your own or just sit back and enjoy the show. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. Admission is free. Visit chicagofilmarchives.org.

“Wondra” is a new immersive experience that blends nature, technology and storytelling into a multi-sensory interactive journey through forests, cloudscapes, meadows, hidden natural wonders and other ecosystems that will spark wonder in young and old alike. Begins Oct. 31 at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. Tickets: $19+, children $12.99+. Visit chicago.wondraexperience.com.
“PlayStation – The Concert” blends the music and visuals from nine legendary video games — “God of War,” “The Last of Us,” “Ghost of Tsushima,” “Horizon,” “Astro Bot,” “Journey,” “Helldivers 2,” “Bloodborne” and “Uncharted” — into one experience. At 7 p.m. Oct. 31 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. Tickets: $40-$105. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.
Lyric Opera presents “Katie: The Strongest of the Strong,” an opera for young audiences that celebrates the life and legacy of early 20th century circus strongwoman Katie Sandwina. At 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St. Admission is free. Visit events.uchicago.edu.

The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, offers art lovers the opportunity to discover and buy works directly from independent artists. Featured are works from more than 100 emerging artists plus interactive installations, performances and artist-led projects. From Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Admission: $18+. Visit theotherartfair.com/chicago.