Arts and Entertainment

Music

Live Blues Open mic blues jam hosted by Toronzo, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, free; Linsey Alexander Blues Band, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, $6, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. (708) 484-3610, www.harlemavenuelounge.com.

Rock/eclectic music Chicago Singer Spotlight: Jen Needhim, Christian Spolar, Stacy Coleman, Herbie Gaines and host Becca Kaufman, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $8. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Rock music Spade Kitty presents Les Oiseaux, The Get and special guests, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $5. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Americana/blues music The Blasters, Dave Herrero featuring Felix Reyes, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $15. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Live entertainment DJs, 9 p.m. Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Tuesdays; open mic and jam night, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Windsor Restaurant and Sports Bar, 6814 W. Windsor Ave., Berwyn. (708) 749-0586.

Olive or Twist Martini Bar Live jazz, 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; open mic night 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Olive or Twist Martini Bar, 6906 Windsor Ave., Berwyn. Free. (708) 484-1808.

theater

“The Medium at Large” Through Nov. 23, Village Players Performing Arts Center, Mainstage Theater, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $25 adults, $20 students and seniors. For tickets, call (866) 764-1010.

“Betrayal” Weekends, through Nov. 16, Village Players Performing Arts Center, Blackbox Theater, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. All tickets are $20. For tickets, call (866) 764-1010.

Miscellaneous

Adult open field ultimate frisbee Berwyn Park District, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 18, Proksa Park Activity Center, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. Ages 18 and older. Drop-in open field program. Participants play ultimate frisbee without an organized team or officials. Proof of age must be provided. Check-in at the Activity Center. $2 residents, $3 nonresidents. (708) 788-1701, www.berwynparks.org.

“Don’t Miss Movie” 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Cicero Public Library, 5225 W. Cermak Road. For more information, call (708) 652-8084, Ext. 7.

Teen Open Mic Night Berwyn Park District, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Liberty Cultural Center, 6445 W. 27th Place. Ages 13 to 16. $2 residents, $3 nonresidents. All performers welcome. If interested in performing, call Anthony Hill at (708) 795-2892, www.berwynparks.org.

Craft time 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 14 and 21, Cicero Public Library, 5225 W. Cermak Road. Children can make decorations for the library’s Christmas tree at Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic. Theme is “Hawaiian Christmas.” For more information, call (708) 652-8084, Ext. 7.

Dazzling Princesses Berwyn Park District, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 21 to Dec. 5, Freedom Park Activity Center, 3701 Scoville Ave. Ages 4 to 6. Girls can come dressed as princesses and do related crafts. $18 residents, $28 nonresidents.

Children’s Night Out Berwyn Park District, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, Proksa Park Activity Center, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. Ages 4 to 10. Includes a movie, games, crafts and snacks. $15 residents, $25 nonresidents. Registration required at (708) 788-0756, www.berwynparks.org.

Men’s and women’s basketball leagues Berwyn Recreation Department, registration begins Friday, Nov. 7 at Recreation Center, 6501 W. 31st St. Leagues open to players age 18 and up. Men’s league has 12 teams, two divisions and 18-man roster. Games played on Thursday and Sunday evenings, January through April. League fee is $650 per team and must be paid in full at time of registration. Women’s league has a 15-player roster, and games will be played on Friday evenings, January through April. League fee is $500 per team, due at registration. For more information, call (708) 788-2010.

Dancing 8 to 11:30 p.m. every Friday, Berwyn Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2378, 1529 Harlem Ave. (708) 749-2378.

Mini-Mustang Basketball Berwyn Recreation Department, 6 to 7 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 7 to Dec. 19, Berwyn Recreation Center, 6501 W. 31st St. Ages 3 to 8. Learn fundamentals of basketball. Instructional games only. Two age groups: 3 to 5 and 6 to 8. $25 residents, $30 nonresidents. To register, call (708) 788-2010.

Basketball groups Berwyn Recreation Department, league play on Saturdays beginning in January at Berwyn Recreation Center, 6501 W. 31st St. Six age groups: “Little Hoops” for kindergarten and first grade; “Junior Hoops” for second and third grade; “Filly Hoops” for fourth- to sixth-grade girls; “Mustang Hoops” for fourth- to sixth-grade boys; “Palomino Hoops” for sixth- to eighth-grade girls; and “Bronco Hoops” for sixth- to eighth-grade boys. Practices begin in December. $35 residents, $40 nonresidents. To register, call (708) 788-2010.

2009 Norm Reissman Indoor Soccer Berwyn Recreation Department, league play from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, beginning in January, at Morton West High School, fieldhouse, 24th Street and Harlem Avenue, Berwyn. Four age groups: “Pee Wee” for 3- and 4-year olds; “Bantam” for kindergarten to second grade; “Midget” for third to fifth grade; and “Juvenile” for fifth to eighth grade. Shin guards required. $40 residents, $45 nonresidents. To register, call (708) 788-2010.

Parent-tot gym Berwyn Recreation Department has indoor gym for young children, ages infant to 6, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday through mid-May at Recreation Center, 6501 W. 31st St. Socialization and play time for children and adults. Class is closed on the second and fourth Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. Daily fee is $2.50 per child for residents; $5 per child for non-residents. Season pass for residents is $75, one child; $100, two children; $120, three children. Season pass for nonresidents is $100, one child; $135, two children; $160, three children. For more information, call (708) 788-2010.

Body Dynamics class Berwyn Park District, 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, through Dec. 15, Proksa Park Activity Center, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. Senior program. Free. Do simple seated exercises to help circulation. Ongoing program. Can join at any time. (708) 788-0756, www.berwynparks.org.

Bus trip Stickney Parks and Recreation will host a trip to The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Rosemont with lunch at Old Country Buffet on Thursday, Nov. 20. All participants must sign a waiver before registration can be accepted. Open to anyone, not just Stickney residents. For more information, call the recreation office at (708) 749-7505.

Teen open gym basketball Berwyn Park District, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 16, Liberty Cultural Center, 6445 W. 27th Place. Ages 13 to 17. $2 residents, $3 nonresidents. Drop-in program. (708) 788-0756, www.berwynparks.org.

Safety awareness and self-defense class Champion Youth Outreach, Wednesdays, through to Jan. 14, Burnham Elementary School gym, 1630 S. 59th Ave., Cicero. New student registration at 6 p.m. Class runs from 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. Ages 5 and older. $83 for 13 weeks or $7 per class if paid weekly. For more information, call (847) 759-0576, www.championyouth.net.

Film discussion group CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park District’s free film discussion group, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “October Sky.” For more information, call Erik, (708) 785-5014.

Children’s storytimes Wednesdays, Cicero Public Library, Main Branch, 5225 W. Cermak Road. Toddler storytime is from 10 to 11 a.m.; preschooler storytime from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Library’s South Branch, 5444 W. 34th St., will hold storytime from 3 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (708) 652-8084, Ext. 7.

Soccer clinic Champion Youth Outreach, Wednesdays, through Jan. 14, Burnham Elementary School gym, 1630 S. 59th Ave., Cicero. New student registration at 5:15 p.m. Class runs from 5:30 to 6:10 p.m. Ages 5 and older. $83 for 13 weeks or $7 per class if paid weekly. For more information, call (847) 759-0576, www.championyouth.net.

Teen open gym volleyball Berwyn Park District, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 17, Liberty Cultural Center, 6445 W. 27th Place. Ages 13 to 17. $2 residents, $3 nonresidents. Drop-in program. (708) 788-0756, www.berwynparks.org.

Adult open gym basketball Berwyn Park District, 8:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 17, Liberty Cultural Center, 6445 W. 27th Place. Ages 18 and up. $2 residents, $3 nonresidents. Drop-in program. (708) 788-0756, www.berwynparks.org.

Clubs

Palacky Lodge Sponsoring a casino trip to Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 6. Bus leaves Palacky Odd Fellow/Rebekah Hall, 9234 Broadway, Brookfield, at 10 a.m. Cost of trip is $5. For reservations, call (708) 865-1432 or (708) 485-8429.

Stickney Golden Age Club Open to Stickney and Forest View residents, 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Stickney Township North Clinic, 6721 W. 40th St. Call President Larry Baker, (708) 749-0659.

Brookfield Jazz Society 7 p.m. Thursdays, Cottage at Irish Times, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookfield. www.brookfieldjazz.org.

Kiwanis Club of Berwyn Lunch, 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Presbyterian Church of Berwyn, 32nd Street and Clinton Avenue. $8. (708) 788-1701.

Stickney Senior Club Meets at 9 a.m. Thursdays, at the Stickney Township North Clinic, 6721 W. 40th St., Stickney. (630) 734-8596.

Riverside Fishing Club 7 p.m. every second Thursday, American Legion Hall, 900 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. $5 guest fee. (708) 606-4148, shotawisky@aol.com.

Young At Heart Singles Club Ballroom dancers of all ages, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays, American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. $7 members, $9 guests. (630) 415-3449, (847) 678-7068.

Retired Eagles Activity Club 1 p.m. every second and fourth Friday, Berwyn Eagles Aerie Hall, 6509 W. 26th St. Refreshments served at noon; cards and bingo follow meeting. Call Jean Kressman, (708) 484-8787.

Support groups

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Berwyn chapter, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Presbyterian Church of Berwyn, lower level, 3148 Clinton Ave. Call Bernie, (708) 788-7171.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Cicero Chapter 1895, 9 a.m. Thursdays, Manor Park Building, 5800 Park Ave., Cicero. (708) 499-5255.

Mental health support group GROW, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Wesley United Methodist Church, 6011 W. 36th St., Cicero. Call Carlos Tucker, (773) 771-3150.

seminars/classes

Abusive relationship support Groups for women and children, Constance Morris House, 6120 S. Archer Road, Summit. (708) 485-5254.

Cake decorating school Wilton School of Cake Decorating, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien, offers 50 courses throughout the year. Fees range from $75 to $950. (630) 985-6077, www.school.wilton.com.

fundraisers

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser Cub Scout Pack 60, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, St. Odilo Parish Hall, 2301 Clarence Ave., Berwyn. Bake sale and raffles. $6 adults in advance, $7 at the door. Children ages 5 to 12 are $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Ages 4 and younger are free.

Spaghetti dinner/silent auction fundraiser 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 1937 S. 50th Ave., Cicero. Entertainment. $15 adults, $7 children ages 4 to 12. For tickets, call the church at (708) 656-5382.

Breakfast buffet with Santa Claus CBS Anti Hunger Foundation and The Skylite West Banquet Hall, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Skylite West Banquet Hall, 7117 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn. All ages. Santa arrives by 8:30 a.m. Craft tables, face painting and B-Noz the Clown. Music by Eddie Lopez. Donations of nonperishable food items appreciated. Proceeds help CBS food pantries. $8 per person, in advance or at the door. For tickets, call (708) 447-7589, or (708) 863-4913.

special events

Arts and crafts festival Stagg High School Musical Booster organization, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Stagg High School, corner of 111th St. and Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Includes more than 100 arts and crafts booths, raffles, lunch, food sampling and entertainment. $2 adults, children are admitted free.

Interest groups

Food pantry Catholic Charities West Regional Office, 1400 S. Austin Blvd., Cicero, is offering evening hours for its food pantry. The pantry is open from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. The pantry also is open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. The pantry is closed Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information about programs, volunteer and donation opportunities, call (708) 222-1491.

Morton East High School 33rd reunion Class of 1975, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Michael Anthony’s Restaurant, 6434 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn. No cover. Cash food and bar. If interested, call Jeannie Mizerka Mikota at (708) 601-2248, jmikota@aol.com.

Bowen High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans St., Chicago. $110 per person, $195 per couple may be purchased by sending a check to Phyllis Volk, 250 E. Pearson St., Unit 906, Chicago, IL 60611, payable to Phyllis Volk and indicate Bowen Reunion in the memo section. For more information and “lost classmates” addresses, visit www.freewebs.com/bowen1969reunion, or call Brett Weiss at (630) 248-5405.

Lincoln Elementary School 63rd reunion Class of 1945. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” Call Lorraine Scott, (708) 352-7943.

St. Eulalia Elementary School reunion Class of 1971. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Noreen Collins Kuenster, (708) 442-2628.

Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1989. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” For more information or to register for the reunion, contact mortonwest89@gmail.com.

Religion

Bingo and lightning 6:45 p.m. Saturdays, St. Pius X Church, 4300 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. (708) 484-7951.

“Compassionate Communications” series Center for Spiritual Living, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 12, First United Church of Christ, 1000 Elgin Ave., Forest Park. Learn and practice conversation skills that promote respectful outcomes instead of conflict. Based on “Non-Violent Communications” by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. For more information, call (630) 532-1372.