Events for December 5th, 2008
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Friday - December 5th
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 / Community Event
The Red Carpet Walk Out
Macy's - 111 N. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
"America’s Next Top Model" contestant Isis King and other models strut the catwalk in a fashion show to foster awareness of HIV/AIDS. Includes martinis and appetizers. The event is part of 20th annual World AIDS Day events taking place throughout the city.
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.
Movies / Things To Watch
Cinema Slapdown: 'Bad Santa'
Film Row Cinema of Columbia College - 1104 S. Wabash Ave. - Chicago (South Loop)
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Watch the Golden Globe-nominated Christmas comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton. Afterward, writer and Columbia College film and video graduate Matthew Fagerholm and WBBM-AM 780 news editor Jim Benes debate its merits (and lack thereof) in a discussion moderated by "Talk Cinema" host Ron Falzone.
Theater / Theater Event
Silent Night of the Lambs
Mary's Attic - 5400 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)
7:30 p.m. opening night
In a holiday mash-up of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Silence of the Lambs," a female detective heads to the North Pole to interrogate notorious psychopath Kris Kringle as part of her investigation into a series of killings where the human and animal victims are skinned.
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 / Bar/Club Event
Supernatural Chicago
Excalibur - 632 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (River North)
Explore Chicago's allegedly paranormal past during this interactive one-man show starring necromancer Neil Tobin.
Theater / Theater Event
Dirty Dancing--The Classic Story on Stage
Cadillac Palace Theatre - 151 W. Randolph St. - Chicago (Loop)
The Broadway touring production of the classic musical film (both written by Eleanor Bergstein) about a privileged girl who falls in love with a male professional dancer from the wrong side of the tracks.
Theater / Theater Event
A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre - 170 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (Loop)
8 p.m.
Tom Creamer's stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas.
Theater / Theater Event
Drinking & Writing Volume IV: The 12 Steps of Xmas
Victory Gardens Biograph Theater - 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)
Neo-Futurists Steve Mosqueda and Phil Ridarelli remount this site-specific play of holiday-related anecdotes, which takes place in the lobby bar.
