If you’ve been looking for a weekend getaway with a little chutzpah and a lot of wit, Space Presents has you covered. This fall and winter, two of the most beloved Jewish voices in American culture—Fran Lebowitz and Ira Glass—will be making their way to Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, Ill., just outside Chicago. Pack a bag, book a hotel, and plan to laugh, think and kvell a little—it’s the perfect excuse to head north.

On Oct. 23, the ever-opinionated Fran Lebowitz takes the stage for what’s sure to be a hilarious and no-holds-barred conversation. A quintessential New York Jewish wit, Lebowitz has made a career out of saying what the rest of us are only thinking. Her cranky charm and unapologetic observations about modern life have earned her comparisons to Dorothy Parker—and if you’ve seen her Netflix series “Pretend It’s a City,” co-created with Martin Scorsese, you already know she can turn a rant about subway delays into high art.

Then, on Dec. 6, it’s the mensch of public radio himself: Ira Glass, host and co-creator of “This American Life.” With seven Peabody Awards and a voice as comforting as a bowl of matzah ball soup, Glass brings his acclaimed stage show “Seven Things I’ve Learned” to Evanston for one night only. The multimedia performance combines storytelling, audio and visuals, offering audiences an intimate glimpse into the lessons, mishaps and marvels behind decades of groundbreaking radio.

Both events will be held at the historic Cahn Auditorium on Northwestern University’s campus, just steps from downtown Evanston and Lake Michigan. It’s a perfect fall or early winter escape—think: charming cafes, great Jewish deli options and plenty of time to stroll, schmooze and soak up the culture.

So, whether you’re a fan of Lebowitz’s no-nonsense kvetching or Glass’ soul-searching stories—or both—this cultural double feature is a weekend trip tailor-made for the St. Louis Jewish crowd. Tickets are available at www.spacepresents.com, and with seats already selling fast, don’t wait too long. After all, as any Jewish mother might say, “If you don’t plan ahead, don’t blame me when it’s all sold out.”