Events for December 5th, 2008
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Friday - December 5th
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Santa Cause 4
Sluggers Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos - 3540 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)
7 p.m.
WSCR-AM 670 host and producer Matt Abattacola and Pimprov comedy's Jonathan Keaton host a singles auction for dates with local celebrities and professionals. A raffle features sports and concert tickets, a massage and more. Enter the "Bad Santa" costume contest and you could win a cash prize.
Style / Shopping Event
Southport Stroll
Southport and Belmont Avenues - 3200 N. Southport Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Shop boutiques on Southport Avenue between Belmont ahd Addison for special events and discounts, including a trunk show with local jewelry line K. Amato at Mint Julep, 20 percent off handbags and M2 and more.
Bars & Clubs / Community Event
Lakeview Pantry Toy Drive
Murphy's Bleachers - 3655 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)
7 p.m. - 1 a.m.
The Damn Hoovers play live rock at this holiday benefit. Guests receive a raffle ticket for every toy they donate. Prizes, worth about $10,000 in all, include restaurant gift certificates, signed memorabilia, cookware and more. Raffles take place at 9:30 and 11 p.m.
Theater / Comedy
Stella
Vic Theatre/Brew & View - 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
7:30 p.m.
Sketch comedy trio stars former members of "The State" Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain.
Leisure / Class
Midnight Yoga
Bloom Yoga Studio - 4663 N. Rockwell St. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)
10:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Instructor Robyn Okrant guides students through poses by candlelight, with live Eastern-style music by Tim Porcelli. Includes post-class wine and cheese. All levels welcoome.
Theater / Comedy
pHrenzy
Stage Left Theatre - 3408 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)
Eight improv artists compete for audience votes and suffer arbitrary eliminations during a fast-paced show.
Leisure / Recreation Event
Millennium Park Ice Skating
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park - 55 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Warm up with a few rounds on the outdoor rink.
Leisure / Recreation Event
Wicker Park Critical Mass Ride
Ashland and Milwaukee Avenues - 1200 N. Ashland Ave. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)
A monthly bike ride through the Wicker Park neighborhood. Helmets recommended.
Theater / Theater Event
The Santaland Diaries
Theatre Building Chicago - 1225 W. Belmont Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
7:30 p.m.
Local actor Mitchell Fain stars in an adaptation of David Sedaris' humorous and irreverent essay that details his bizarre experiences and struggle to maintain dignity as a Macy's Christmas elf.
Theater / Theater Event
The Santaland Diaries
Theatre Building Chicago - 1225 W. Belmont Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
7:30 p.m.
Local actor Mitchell Fain stars in an adaptation of David Sedaris' humorous and irreverent essay that details his bizarre experiences and struggle to maintain dignity as a Macy's Christmas elf.
