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The circus is in town. There’s also a kids’ film festival and concert by Dwight Yoakam, and the Chicago Architecture Biennial is now open.
After a five-year hiatus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’ touring show will make a stop at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont this weekend. Instead of animal tricks, expect aerial acts, trapeze dancing, and stunts like the Double Wheel of Destiny.
Nov. 3-5 at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont; tickets $18-$128 ringling.com.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this festival offers the chance to discover new global independent films, including animation, live action and documentary films for children and young people. Participate in in-person or virtual Q&A sessions to learn more about filmmakers’ work.
Nov. 3-19 at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave.; single tickets start at $12, for more information: facets.org/cicff
Run a 5K, 10K, 15K or 2 miles and then enjoy a post-race party. Racers will receive a cup of chocolate fondue and, of course, hot chocolate at the end of the run.
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 5 at Grant Park, 301 S. Columbus Drive; more information at hot chocolate15k.com
The Grammy Award-winning country artist is playing multiple times at Hard Rock Live this weekend.
7 p.m. Nov. 4, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, 5400 W. 29th Ave., Gary; tickets start at $59.50 www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com
Explore experiential and immersive attractions, interactive exhibits and other activities at North America’s largest play and toy trade show. Check out giant Jenga, bumper cars, race car simulator and other games. There’s also a beer and board game garden for adults to enjoy
Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont; Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children (children under 3 are free), for more information: chitag.com/2022-fair
Sip wine and spirits from distilleries and wineries across the country, nibble on food, and hear from animal ambassadors. There will also be a silent auction with travel, wine and zoo-related prizes.
Nov. 4, 6 to 10 p.m., Brookfield Zoo Discovery Center, 8400 31st St., Brookfield; Tickets are $300, for more information: czs.org/WinesintheWild2023
North America’s largest international survey of architecture and architectural thought is held biennially in Chicago. Its fifth edition, titled “CAB 5: It’s a Rehearsal,” is now open to visitors at venues across the city, including the Cultural Center, the Thompson Center and the Chicago Architecture Center, with works by more than 80 contributors under Floating’s artistic direction. Museum.
Until February 11, 2024; more information at chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org
Chicago’s premier dance company welcomes its 46th season with choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie’s “The Journey’s Dilemma,” Lar Lubovitch’s “Coltrane’s Favorite Things” and Aszure Barton’s “Of Peace,” which includes the company premiere of “Return to Patience.” It starts with a program titled: resident artist.
Nov. 2-5 at the Harris Theatre, 205 E. Randolph St., Millennium Park; tickets $15-$110 www.hubbardstreetdance.com