Best bets: Toy show, Dane Cook, authors Anderson and Anderson

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• Holiday bazaar and festival

Guests of all ages are invited to attend Temple Chai's 33rd annual Holiday Bazaar and Festival. The celebration features more than 70 vendors, selling everything from books to jewelry. A cake walk, bounce house, musical performances, food (including Maui Wowi smoothie treats), raffles and other family activities are also highlights.

3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. Free and open to the public. (847) 537-1771 or templechai.com.

Sunday

• Small soldiers

See a wide variety of toy soldier figurines as hobby dealers display their products in Cantigny's 11th Annual Toy Soldier Show.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, in the visitors center at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle or $2 before 10 a.m. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org.

• ‘The Hundred Dresses'

Chicago Children's Theatre revives its hit musical “The Hundred Dresses” based upon Eleanor Estes' children's novel about a girl who struggles to fit in at school when bullies target her. The program features a score by Ralph Covert and G. Riley Mills.

1 p.m. opening on Sunday, Nov. 7, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $26-$36. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.

• ‘Broken Eggs'

“Broken Eggs,” Eduardo Machado's play set in 1979, tells the story of Cuban-born Lizette Marquez who is about to marry a nice Jewish boy in an opulent ceremony at Woodland Hills Country Club.

3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at Elgin Community College, Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $9-$11. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu.

• Spend Sunday with the symphony

The Northbrook Symphony presents its classical miscellaneous program “The Spirituality of Music.”

4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts at Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook. $23-$45. Students with ID are $7. (847) 272-0755 or visit TheNSO.org.

This week

• Authors Anderson and Anderson

Husband-and-wife authors Allen Anderson and Linda Anderson read from and signs copies of their book “Dogs and the Women Who Love Them.” Guests are invited to bring a photo of themselves and their dogs. The authors are hosting a look-alike contest for dogs and the women who love them.

7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Sinatra and steak

The American Legion Post 690, the Sons of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary in Palatine host a Frank Sinatra Tribute and Steak Dinner for the public. The event will raise funds for Legion family charities. Vocalist Sam Magdal presents a musical tribute to Sinatra. The meal will include a 12-ounce steak, mushrooms, grilled onions, a baked potato, salad, rolls, corn and dessert. A full-service bar will be available for drinks.

6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Musical tribute runs 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $17. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. (847) 359-1606 or amlegion-palatinepost690.org.

• Dane Cook

Comedian Dane Cook brings his “Dane Cook Live” show to Chicago's United Center as part of a 25-city North American comedy tour. Cook has been featured in his own special on TV's Comedy Central and in films such as “My Best Friend's Girl,” “Dan in Real Life” and “Good Luck Chuck.”

8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $34.75-$69.75. (800) 745-3000.

• Turkey Trot Dance

Join the New Beginnings singles group for its Turkey Trot Dance. Everyone is welcome (including other singles groups). Coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks will be served. Guests are asked to bring a snack to share.

7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in the Hughes Center at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Tickets are $8. Call Joan Neville at (847) 397-9643 for information.