312 Comedy Festival: Larry David’s appearances at the Chicago Theatre headline the festival, which features more than 20 performers in venues across the city this weekend. Also look for Mark Normand, Steve-O, Kevin Herrera, Liza Treyger and more. Through Nov. 10 at various venues; tickets and more information at 312comedyfestival.com
Lupe Fiasco: Following on the release of his ninth studio album, “Samurai,” Chicago native and Grammy-winner Lupe Fiasco comes home to play The Salt Shed. 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Salt Shed (indoors), 1357 N. Elston Ave.; tickets $39.50-$79.50 at lupefiasco.com
“Pericles”: The Royal Shakespeare Company is visiting Chicago for the first time in 30 years with its production of “Pericles.” In a four-star review, the Tribune called it “a gorgeous, not-to-be-missed” production. Through Dec. 7 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave.; tickets $66-$120 at chicagoshakes.com
Los Temerarios: The beloved grupera band from Jalisco brings its farewell tour to Allstate Arena. Tickets to see the Latin Grammy Award-winning band are sold out, but resale seats are available. 8 p.m. Nov. 8-9 at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont; tickets at lostemerarios.net
Black Harvest Film Festival: Presented by the School of the Art Institute Chicago and the Gene Siskel Film Center, this festival celebrating the Black experience marks 30 years. Opening night, hosted by NBC5 reporter LeeAnn Trotter, will feature several short films, award presentations and a reception. The festival runs through Nov. 21. Opening night 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St.; tickets $25-$40 at web.saic.edu
Cole Bennett: Lyrical Lemonade founder and Plano native Cole Bennett will appear at the City of Lights Film Festival Nov. 8-9 in Aurora, where he’ll discuss his career in the music business and filmmaking. The film festival features a new music video category this year, and Bennett will present the award for the best music video submission. 8 p.m. Nov. 9 at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora; tickets $42 at aurora-il.org
Matthew Hagle: Music Institute of Chicago pianist Matthew Hagle presents “Phantoms of Countless Lost,” a concert exploring responses to war. The program will include Beethoven’s Sonata “Les Adieux,” Liszt’s “Funérailles,” Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couperin” and Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 6. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston; tickets $30 at musicinst.org
Renegade Craft: Check off some holiday shopping at Renegade Craft’s fall / winter market in the West Loop. More than 170 vendors will sell jewelry, artisan foods, ceramics and much more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9-10 at Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St.; more information at renegadecraft.com
Chicago Toy and Game Fair: Get ready to play at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Try your hand at a variety of games or enter the Young Inventor Challenge or the Illinois State Yo-Yo Competition. Characters from “Star Wars,” Benny the Bull and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will also be on hand. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m Nov. 10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont; tickets $6-$15 at chitag.com
MCA Family Day — Screen Time: Every second Saturday of the month, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago offers free admission to families and special programming. This month, artist Norman Long will host an interactive sound performance as part of the opening weekend of “The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020.” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Ave.; free registration at visit.mcachicago.org
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