Five Best Things to Do in November

THE SHORTLIST: Five musts from our November culture calendar

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CHARLIE BROWN AND THE GREAT EXHIBIT

Track the nearly 50-year evolution of the classic comic strip, from when Charlie Brown was smart(ish) and Snoopy walked on all fours to the beloved version read by 355 million people worldwide.

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Through 2/18 Ever wonder how the football bit came into existence? This exhibit shows how Charles Schulz developed and perfected his famous bunch of kiddos. Timed-entry tickets required, $13–$20, which include general admission. Open daily 9:30–4. Free (kids under 3) to $15. 57th and Lake Shore. msichicago.org.

Illustration: Courtesy of Peanuts Worldwide LLC

This article appears in the November 2012 issue of Chicago magazine.

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