November Chicago festival calendar

November is typically a pretty slow month for festivals, as the weather gets colder and everyone begins to make Thanksgiving travel plans. That being said, there are still some great events to partake in during the penultimate month of the year. Check out gigantic mixed-media sculptures and handcrafted objects when SOFA returns to Navy Pier. Find out how to combine cuisine and cinema at the annual Food Film Fest. Stop worrying about Christmas (it's too soon for that) and take a look at our list of the best film, art and food festivals that are happening this month.