Friday, Nov. 8
Access Sports annual spaghetti dinner. From 5-8 p.m. being held at the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus, 537 S. York, this is Access Sports biggest fundraiser of the year, which brings the entire community (athletes and their families, sponsors, donors, youth volunteers, coaches, community leaders and our board) together to celebrate all that we have accomplished collectively this year. Come join us for a fun evening including raffles and a delicious dinner provided by local restaurants. Register at AccessSports.org for advance ticket prices. Ticket prices at the door will be $15 for adults (13 and over) and $8 for children (3 to 12). For more information, call 630-290-9514 or email: [email protected]
Sunday, Nov. 10
An afternoon of Beethoven, Brahms and Barton Pine. From 3-5 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra being held at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. American pianist and comedian Oscar Levant once tried to talk his way out of a speeding ticket by saying, “You can’t possibly hear the last movement of Beethoven’s Seventh and go slow!” We agree, and preemptively caution you as you drive home from this concert. Opening with the charming and witty Barber of Seville Overture (you might fondly recall the Bugs Bunny cartoon), this concert welcomes violinist Rachel Barton Pine to the stage for the Violin Concerto by Johannes Brahms. Ticket prices are $35-$45; $12 for students. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstsymphony.org/ call 630-941-0202 or email: [email protected]
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day ceremony. From 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Wilder Park, 175 S. Prospect and presented by Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, join us to thank the brave individuals who have served our country at the City’s annual Veterans Day ceremony.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Hops for Humanity. From 7-9 p.m. at Golden Boy BBQ, 551 S. York, all are welcome to for the 36th event. Come raise a glass and join the fun. Bring your friends and make some new ones. Registration starts at 7 p.m. and will feature a selection of quality craft beers. Attendees may nominate and vote for a local charity that will receive $1,000s from the evening’s collective donation of attendees. The cost is $100 per person, which includes beer tasting and a tax-deductible donation to the winning charity. Hops for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) group of local men and women who gather to raise money for greater Chicagoland charities while drinking unique local craft beer. For more information, call 312-543-4816 or email: [email protected]
Saturday, Nov. 16
Family Day: Mini Murals. From 1-4 p.m., presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., in celebration of Rafael Blanco’s works as a public artist, families are invited to fabricate a mural with various media on their own mini paper “wall.” Participants can adapt large-scale techniques to a smaller scale. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org
Sunday, Nov. 17
“No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media.” (Lecture). From 2-3 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst History Museum, Northern Arapaho filmmaker, artist, writer, and media educator, Ernest M. Whiteman III, presents this engaging lecture discussing the many representations of Native Americans in media throughout history and how this has informed audience perceptions of Native people and issues. Note: due to construction at the museum, the event will be held at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York. Admission is free. For more information, call 630-833-1457 or email: [email protected]
Wednesday, Nov. 20
An evening with local Elmhurst author. From 7-8 p.m. at Elmhurst University, join us for an evening with local author Shelby van Pelt, author of “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” This debut novel became an instant New York Times bestseller and was chosen as a pick for The Today Show’s Read with Jenna book club. Van Pelt discusses her writing process, characters, loss, hope, and the giant Pacific octopus. Presented with Elmhurst University and the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. Book signing to follow. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information, call 630-279-8693 or email: [email protected]
Friday, Nov. 28
Holiday flower show at the Wilder Park Conservatory. Starting Nov. 28 and running through Jan. 12, step into the holidays during Wilder Park Conservatory’s Holiday Flower Show. The conservatory is located at 225 S. Prospect Ave. Free. Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. through December and 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. beginning in January. For more information, call 630-993-8900.
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
