Arts and Entertainment

Music

Live Blues Linsey Alexander Blues Band, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, $6; Chicago Express, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15; Solo by Marty Sammon, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, free, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. (708) 484-3610, www.harlemavenuelounge.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.

Rock/eclectic music The Radiators, 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $20. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Jazz music Mulligan Mosaics, 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10 adults, $5 age 17 and under. (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.

Rock/pop music Ladies of the Canyon present the music of Pat Benatar, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10. (708) 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

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

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.

“Seedfolks” presentation 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Berwyn Public Library, 2701 Harlem Ave. 16th Street Theater presentation of community reading book by Paul Fleischman. Call (708) 795-8000.

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.

Monday Afternoon Book Club 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Berwyn Public Library, 2701 Harlem Ave. Book is “River of Doubt” by Candice Millard. Adults. Public welcome. Call (708) 795-8000.

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.

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.

Wednesday Night Owls Book Group 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Berwyn Public Library, 2701 Harlem Ave. Book is “Thunderstruck” by Eric Larson. Adults. Public welcome. Call (708) 795-8000.

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.

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.

Bingo South Cicero Baseball and Softball Association, 6:30 p.m Sundays, Berwyn Eagles Club, 6309 W. 26th St. Must be 18 or older.

Spares Sunday Evening Club Senior dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every first and third Sunday, American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. $8 members, $9 guests. (847) 965-5730.

St. Mary Senior Club 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, St. Mary of Czestochowa Social Center, 5000 W. 31 St., Cicero.

Senior Bingo 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Berwyn Senior Center, 6420 W. 16th St. Hosted by North Berwyn Park District. (708) 795-6704.

Suburban Garden Club 7:30 to 9 p.m. every third Monday, First Methodist Church in Western Springs, 4300 Howard Ave. (708) 447-4649.

Stickney-Forest View Lions Club 6:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Call Dan O’Reilly, (708) 795-0997.

Cicero Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Alessandro’s, 6040 Cermak Road, Cicero. Call Scottie Heelan, (630) 582-7070.

Village Vocal Chords Women’s barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 47th Street and Brainard Avenue, La Grange. (708) 275-8329, villagevocalchords.com.

Berwyn Masonic Lodge 7 p.m. every first, third and fifth Tuesday, Berwyn Masonic Temple, 6836 W. Cermak Road. (708) 484-9628.

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.

Kelly Seniors 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. Thanksgiving Day lunch will be served by ticket only. Birthdays will be celebrated and games and prizes awarded. Canned goods and paper products will be accepted for the food pantry.

Berwyn Jaycees 7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday, Berwyn Public Library, community room, 2701 S. Harlem Ave. Call Amy Barth, (708) 785-0785.

Support groups

Comfort Zone Anxiety or panic disorder support group, 7 p.m. Mondays, First Lutheran Church of Berwyn, 6720 W. 31st St. (708) 795-4432.

Epilepsy support group 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every first and third Monday, RUSH Oak Park Hospital, North Conference Room, 500 S. Maple Ave. (708) 366-7153.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Berwyn Chapter 1766, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, North Berwyn Park District Community Center, 1619 Wesley Ave. Call Judith Green, (708) 488-0345.

Alzheimer’s support group 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, RUSH Oak Park Hospital, Room 2000, 610 S. Maple Ave. Call Julie Bach, (312) 942-8264.

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.

Holiday social Czechoslovakian Society of America Cultural Division, noon, Sunday, Dec. 7, Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., Lyons. Cash bar, dinner starts at 1 p.m. Entertainment includes the Moravian Dancers and the Half-and-Half Singers. $22 adults, $10 children age 9 and under. Reservations must be returned to Caroline Johnston, 3209 Park Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513 by Nov. 29. Make checks payable to CSA Cultural Division. Include names and lodge number of all attending and seating preferences. For more information, call Caroline at (708) 387-9423.

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.

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.

“Creating Happy Holidays” Center for Spiritual Living, 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, First United Church of Christ, 1000 Elgin Ave., Forest Park. Rev. Margo Ruark will speak. For more information, call (630) 532-1372.

“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.