Top 10 things to do this weekend

Friday, May 11

 

Chicago Humanities Festival: Stages, Sights & Sounds: Fairy Tales
Northwestern University, Louis Theatre, 20 Arts Circle Dr (847-491-7282, tic.northwestern.edu). 7pm; $11, kids $5.
Japanese performer Nori Sawa un-Disneyfies little mermaids, red riding hoods and other classic bedtime characters using physical-theater, mask, music and puppetry skills.

Snoozeum Night at MSI
Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr (773-684-1414, msichicago.org). 6pm; $45.
MSI is the latest local institution to offer families a "night at the museum." Kids ages 6 to 12 can bring their overnight gear to the museum's hallowed halls and expect a night of fun that includes exploring exhibits after hours and participating in science activities and science toy crafts. And, sure to be a highlight: a scavenger hunt for a special patch! Advance registration required. Snacks and breakfast are included; parking is available for $20. For an additional fee, the MythBusters exhibition or Omnimax film can be added to your itinerary.