Lafayette 148 Debuts & More In Chicago This Month

Make the most of November at these five hot happenings.

Take in Faith Ringgold’s stunning work “Coming to Jones Road Part II: Harriet Tubman Tanka #1: Escape to Freedom” (2010) at the MCA.

SEE

The Museum of Contemporary Art debuts the first Chicago retrospective of American painter Faith Ringgold’s 60-year career. Titled Faith Ringgold: American People, the exhibit showcases many of the 92-year-old artist’s best-known works, including her experimental story quilts, all of which explore the complexity of the American experience. 220 E. Chicago Ave., Nov. 18- Feb. 24

EXPERIENCE

‘Tis the season for the return of the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. The 32nd edition of the beloved daylong event—culminating in a festive parade features floats, balloons, fireworks, musical performances and more—illuminates 1 million lights on the Mag Mile’s trees for a dazzling start to the holiday season. Nov. 18

BROWSE

Discover one-of-a-kind creations from more than 25 Windy City artists at the Chicago Architecture Center’s shoppable holiday gallery, Archetypes: A Designed Object Pop-Up Shop. Makers like Angie West and Alberto Velez (Refractory Studio) and Seth Deysach (Lagomorph Design) will craft unique offerings ranging from glassware and furniture to art and ceramics. Nov. 16-Jan. 7, 111 E. Wacker Drive

Jasmine Amy Rogers takes the stage as Betty Boop.

APPLAUD

Iconic cartoon character Betty Boop comes to life on stage at the CIBC Theatre in the world premiere of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical. Starring Jasmine Amy Rogers (Mean Girls) and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winning Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray), the Broadway-bound musical comedy tells the story of Betty’s colorful adventures. Nov. 19-Dec. 24, 18 W. Monroe St.

SHOP

Luxe New York-born women’s label Lafayette 148 brings its Soho swag to Chicago with the debut of a new boutique in the Gold Coast. Inside, the brand’s collections of apparel, jewelry, footwear and more are presented in a nearly 3,000-square-foot space appointed with chic elements like black-and-white photographs and wallpaper depicting the brand’s L-beam icon. 33 E. Oak St.