10 Things to Do in Evanston This Weekend

1. Hear the Evanston Symphony Orchestra perform its annual Christmas Concert at ETHS on Sunday, Dec. 8, joined by the North Shore Choral Society and the Evanston Children's Choir.

2. Sample cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at Whole Foods Market downtown on Thursday, Dec. 5.

3. The first friday of each month is free admission, so visit the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian on Dec. 6.

4. Check out art, sculpture and antiques Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Havey Pranian Holiday Open House.

5. Watch Man of Steel for free at the Evanston Public Library on Friday, Dec. 6.

6. See an adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's classic novel, Anne of Green Gables, at the Next Theater on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

7. Looking for the perfect gift? Shop the St. Nicholas Holiday Festival & Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Nicholas Church. 

8. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Grace Lutheran Church with food, beverages, music and dance performances on Saturday, Dec. 7.

9. Hear four local nonfiction authors discuss their books on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Evanston Public Library.

10. Meet original MTV VJ Alan Hunter, who signs his memoir and discusses '80s pop culture at 27 Live on Saturday, Dec. 7.