Friday, Nov. 1
Everybody. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Program will present “Everybody,” its fall production, at 4 and 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. “Everybody” by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins “is a modern riff on the 15th century morality play ‘Everyman.’ This play is most appropriate for audiences ages 13 and older. Tickets for the production are sold online at https://gofan.co. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $5 for high school students.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Pumpkin Smash. H-F Park District will host its annual pumpkin smash composting event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coyote Run Golf Course. “Don’t Trash it, Smash it! The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted.”
Ho-Flo Cranksgiving. GoodSpeed Cycles sponsors a “food drive on two wheels — part bike ride, part scavenger hunt” from noon to 4 p.m. Participants will need to spend a minimum $20 on food purchases. The ride starts at GoodSpeed, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Riders will get a list of stores and food items to buy. Food should be delivered to Rabid Brewing, 17759 Bretz Drive in Homewood by 4 p.m. Food will be donated to the food bank at Restoration Ministries in Harvey. Sign up here.
Everybody. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Program will present “Everybody,” its fall production, at 4 and 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. “Everybody” by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins “is a modern riff on the 15th century morality play ‘Everyman.’ This play is most appropriate for audiences ages 13 and older. Tickets for the production are sold online at https://gofan.co. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $5 for high school students.
The Beat Goes On. Lisa McClowry will star in a tribute to Cher celebrating six decades in the life and career pop music and film star at the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park. “The show incorporates dynamic dialogue, humor, seriously fun audience participation, eight costume changes, and video projection.” Many of Cher’s hit songs will be part of the show, including: “I Got You Babe,” “Gypsies Tramps and Thieves,” “I Found Someone,” “The Way of Love,” “Dark Lady,” “If I Could Turn Back Time” and “Believe.” Tickets are available here.
Fall Art Workshop. H-F Park District will host an art class for kids age 6 to 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. “Participants will create seasonal projects, including fall themed crafts, painting, drawing and sculpture. Class is open to all skill levels. The instructor will be Terry Nemchock. The fee is $30 for district residents, $40 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Preschool Open Gym. H-F Park District will host a session of supervised play for children age 2 to 5 accompanied by a parent from 9 to 9:45 a.m. “It’s a chance for little ones to: develop gross motor skills, boost social skills, and spark imagination and creativity.” The fee is $5. Click here to register.
Barb and Dan’s Road Ride. Weekly bike ride starts at 8 a.m. Saturday from GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. There are two groups. One is a no-one-gets-dropped group that follows a 20-mile route. Another group goes on a longer ride. Helmets required. Lights encouraged. Riders of all experience levels are welcome.
Off-Leash Bike Ride. A nine-mile ride every Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. at GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, past Rover’s Run and through Izaak Walton Preserve. No registration. Donuts upon return.
