11.09 Easy does it calendar
6 Mo'Nique, Mariah Carey and newcomer Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe star in the thought-provoking "Precious," opening today.
7 Look who's talking -- Wanda Sykes kicks off her new talk show on Fox.
8 Sean Kingston hits the House of Blues along with New Boyz/Jaicko for an all-ages show; 6:30 p.m.
9 More chatter: "Lopez Tonight," debuts on TBS.
10 Michelle Obama opens "Sesame Street's" new season on PBS.
11 It's Veterans Day; remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Also, an evening for women living with and surviving cancer, 6 until 8 p.m. at Doubletree Hotel, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.
12 Carolina Herrera spring trunk show from noon until 3 in the Designer Salon, second floor, Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan. Also Nov. 13. Appointments: (312) 944-6500
13 David Sutton of Sutton Studios photographs your pooch with Ebenezer Scrooge from 9 a.m until 11:30 a.m. at the Goodman, 170 N. Dearborn. A $10 donation goes to Season of Concern, which helps those in need in the theater community. Reservations by Nov. 11 recommended: www.good mantheatre.org/poochonscrooge
16 Essay Fiesta, a new free monthly reading series, debuts at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln. It benefits the Howard Brown Health Center.
17 She's back . . . Heather Locklear returns to "Melrose Place" on the CW.
18 Every Wednesday, Wave at the W Chicago Lakeshore, 644 N. Lakeshore, does the street food of different countries. This month it's Thailand. Any three items for $8; plus monthly beer specials.
19 Generations of Change, Casa Central's annual awards dinner, begins with a 6 p.m. reception, followed by dinner at 7, at the Sheraton Chicago, 301 E. North Water. Tickets start at $400. Details: (312) 553-2000.
20 Poi Dog Pondering hits the stage at the Vic at 8 p.m. for 18-and-over show. (Also Nov. 21)
21 One million lights fill 200 trees along Michigan Avenue for the 18th annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. The Disney Parade, lead by Mickey (well, naturally) steps off at 5:30 p.m.
23 Getting married? Then head to the sample sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Macy's State Street, fourth floor bridal salon. Reem Arca, Lazaro and many more. Through Nov. 29. Appointments: (312) 781-3545.
24 Australia's the Ten Tenors begin a weeklong run at the Auditorium Theatre at 8 p.m.
26 Leave room for the pie, it's Thanksgiving Day!
27 Let the early-hours holiday shopping begin! There should be lots of bargains out there.
Please send December calendar items to Sue Ontiveros, sontiveros@suntimes.com