Disney’s new animated comedy “Bolt” starring the voices of John Travolta & Miley Cyrus

Stephanie Meyer’s best-selling story of romance between a human and a vampire comes to the big screen in “Twilight ”

Daniel Craig is back as James Bond in “Quantum Of Solace” directed by Clint Eastwood

And: The hilarious animated comedy “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”

For theatre locations, showtimes and information on all the top movies—visit www.classiccinemas.com

WEEKEND of November 21 - November 23

Friday

Holiday wine and cheese pairing
Cafe Ciao
7 p.m.
A five-course tasting menu with wine pairings incorporates cheese in each dish. Also, get discounts on holiday wine and cheese baskets.
Phone Number: 312-850-2426

Localicious
Chicago Cultural Center
7 p.m.
A kick-off party for the FamilyFarmed Expo includes appetizers, desserts and cocktails made with ingredients produced in the Midwest.
Phone Number: 708-763-9920

Macy's Holiday Windows
Macy's
The annual display offers passersby a peek at the creation and decoration of the great tree in Macy's Walnut Room.
Phone Number: 312-781-1000

Polish Film Festival in America
AMC River East 21
The 20th annual showcase features more than 70 features, documentaries and animated works, plus live filmmaker appearances. Highlights include "Three Buddies," with appearances by directors Ewa Stankiewicz and Anna Ferens; Wieslaw Dabrowski's "Henryk Wars;" a retrospective of director Jerzy Kawalerowicz's films; and closing night feature "War Games." Most films are screened in Polish with English subtitles.
Phone Number: 773-486-9612

Winter Pageant Redux
Redmoon Central
8 p.m.
Redmoon Theater remounts its long-running spectacle featuring seven masked characters who journey through changing landscapes that represent the four seasons. Expect large scale sets, puppets and songs.
Phone Number: 312-850-8440

The Aztec World
Field Museum
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Includes artifacts, works of art and weapons detailing the rise and fall of the Aztec civilization.
Phone Number: 312-922-9410

John Legend
The Chicago Theatre
7:30 p.m.
Raphael Saadiq.
Box office: 312-462-6300

A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre
8 p.m.
Tom Creamer's stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dublin Carol
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
7:30 p.m.
William Petersen (star and executive producer of CBS-TV's "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation") portrays an alcoholic funeral home employee whose estranged daughter arrives on Christmas Eve with news that the wife he abandoned is dying and wants to see him. Conor McPherson ("The Seafarer") penned the drama.
Phone Number: 312-335-1650

Almost-Has-A-Witty-Title (we really mean it this time) Chicago Christmas Spectacular
The Cornservatory
8 p.m. (November 21 through December 27)
See a rotating roster of 13 humorous, short holiday plays by local and national writers, all selected from submissions inspired by A Reasonable Facsimile Theatre Company's Web site posting of ensemble members' personal holiday photos. Shows include "A 'Lost' Christmas" (a parody of the TV show), "A Very Special Hannukah Special" and "Zombie Christmas 2."
Phone Number: 773-418-4475

Saturday

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive
11 a.m.
Mickey Mouse leads a street-lighting procession along North Michigan Avenue at 5:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display over the Chicago River (at Michigan Avenue) at 6:57 p.m. The day-long festival kicks off at 11 a.m. with live musical performances at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave.
Phone Number: 312-409-5560

DIY Trunk Show VI
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Browse jewelry, stationary, housewares, body care products and other works from more than 100 local artists and crafters.
Phone Number: 773-655-6511

Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival
Congress Theater
12 p.m.
See local and national acts with performances by Cell Camp comedy troupe and the Environmental Encroachment marching band during breaks. Wiggle Puppy Productions films the event for a documentary. BYO instruments for a lobby open jam throughout the day. Admission includes come-and-go privileges till 5 p.m.
Phone Number: 773-276-1235

Winter Pageant Redux
Redmoon Central
2 p.m., 5 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Redmoon Theater remounts its long-running spectacle featuring seven masked characters who journey through changing landscapes that represent the four seasons. Expect large scale sets, puppets and songs.
Phone Number: 312-850-8440, ext. 111

Macy's Holiday Windows
Macy's
The annual display offers passersby a peek at the creation and decoration of the great tree in Macy's Walnut Room.
Phone Number: 312-781-1000

A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre
2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tom Creamer's stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas.
Phone Number: 312-443-3800

Wendella Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Fireworks Cruise
Wendella Sightseeing Boats
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
A narrated architectural tour on the Chicago River includes a view of the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival fireworks display, plus storytelling, live music, hot chocolate, cookies and a cash bar.
Phone Number: 312-337-1446

Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting
Volo Restaurant - Wine Bar
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sample up to eight boutique vintages suitable for traditional meals and get tips on pairings from wine director Shad Martin and Fine Vines' Fredrick Brown. Includes light appetizers.
Phone Number: 773-348-4600

Bob Newhart
Genesee Theatre
8 p.m.
Box office: 847-263-6300

Almost-Has-A-Witty-Title (we really mean it this time) Chicago Christmas Spectacular
8 p.m.
See a rotating roster of 13 humorous, short holiday plays by local and national writers, all selected from submissions inspired by A Reasonable Facsimile Theatre Company's Web site posting of ensemble members' personal holiday photos. Shows include "A 'Lost' Christmas" (a parody of the TV show), "A Very Special Hannukah Special" and "Zombie Christmas 2."
Phone Number: 773-418-4475

Sunday

Sunday Suppers and Silent Movies night
Room 21
8 p.m.
Features a rotating menu of family style comfort food and classic films. Also, Sunday is "no corkage fee" night, so BYOB.
Phone Number: 312-328-1198

FamilyFarmed Expo
Chicago Cultural Center
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
A weekend harvest festival showcases locally produced food. Includes hourly chef demos (11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday); workshops and panel discussions; kids' activities; and more. Browse produce, beef, cheese, holiday turkeys, chocolate, artisanal spirits, baked goods and bath and body products from more than 100 exhibitors at an indoor farmer's market.
Phone Number: 708-763-9920

Gridiron class
Crunch
11:30 a.m
Learn to punt, pass and kick like NFL pros during a one-hour football workout, then watch the Bears take on the St. Louis Rams on a jumbo screen during a post-lesson tailgate party. Includes Miller beers and hot dogs.
Phone Number: 312-337-1244

Macy's Holiday Windows
Macy's
The annual display offers passersby a peek at the creation and decoration of the great tree in Macy's Walnut Room.
Phone Number: 312-781-1000

Movie night
Delilah's
6 p.m. "Cry Baby"
Features a different film each night. Saturdays feature Italian Western classics; Sundays feature Americana flicks by John Waters; and Tuesdays feature music-related movies.
Phone Number: 773-472-2771

A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre
2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tom Creamer's stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas.
Phone Number: 312-443-3800

Winter Bicycling Tricks and Tips
UIC Student Center East
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Dave "Mr. Bike" Glowacz, author of "Urban Bikers' Tricks and Tips" offers advice for cold-weather dressing, handling your bike in ice and snow and maintenance. Includes a raffle. Class is held in the Illinois AB Room.
Phone Number: 773-292-0292

Entertaining Julia
Town Hall Pub
8:30 p.m.
Local comic Jena Friedman hosts a music and comedy variety show featuring a rotating roster of established and emerging comedians, sketch troupes and bands. The show's aim is to amuse Julia, the Town Hall Pub bartender.
Phone Number: 773-472-4405

Radio Macbeth
Court Theatre
2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (ends December 7)
A group of actors who gather in an abandoned theater to rehearse Shakespeare's "Macbeth" are visited by the story's ghosts.
Phone Number: 773-753-4472

Bob Newhart
Paramount Arts Centre
4 p.m.
Box office: 630-896-6666