Events for December 5th, 2008
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Friday - December 5th
Events / Shopping Event
Holiday DEPART-ment
AV-aerie - 2000 W. Fulton St. - Chicago (West Town)
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Browse handmade wares organized in department store-style displays, such as racks, islands and counters, including jewelry, accessories, clothing, stationery, knits, housewares and more. Cash only; an ATM is on site.
Events / Community Event
13th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
An open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, accessories, clothing and gifts from more than 50 vendors. Also features German food and drink such as beer, hot spiced wine, potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, strudel and more.
Events / Shopping Event
Fourth Annual Old Town School Holiday Craft Bazaar
Old Town School of Folk Music - 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Browse an array of inexpensive, handmade gifts such as prints, cards, knit items, jewelry and soaps.
Events / Shopping Event
I'm So Self-Conscious: Fashion Show and Release Party
Self-Conscious - 1021 W. Lake St. - Chicago (West Loop)
7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Celebrate the launch of the Unspoken Proverbs T-shirt line, see T-shirts by designers Enstrumental, Pharaoh Guard and Edward Ark and get discounts of up to 50 percent on store merchandise. DJ Timbuck 2 spins. Refreshments include appetizers and cocktails.
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.
Events / Shopping Event
Atrium Mall Holiday Sidewalk Sale
James R. Thompson State of Illinois Center - 100 W. Randolph St. - Chicago (Loop)
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Browse discount goods from 15 vendors including Dress Barn, Payless and Hallmark.
Events / Shopping Event
Lincoln Square Christkindl Market
3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Lincoln Square is transformed into a small German village for this three-day outdoor celebration. Festivities include a holiday market, German food, beer and hot glugg for sale, live Christmas music, horsedrawn carriage and trolley rides, visits with Santa and more.
Events / Shopping Event
Fair Trade Holiday Sale
Bethany United Church of Christ - 4250 N. Paulina St. - Chicago
Browse gifts and home decor made by artisans from more than 30 countries, plus fair trade coffee and chocolate from Equal Exchange.
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.
