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What: Beer and Bacon
Where: Paddy Long’s
Match made in heaven or indigestion city? Decide for yourself after sampling six seasonal brews with six cuts of pork, including Metropolitan Flywheel Bright lager with pepper bacon. 6 p.m. Cost: $20.
What: Sample Sale Spectacular
Where: 3829 N. Southport Ave.
Inside the former Ciao Bella boutique, find a bounty of women’s clothing and accessories priced at deep discounts of 40 to 90 percent. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
What: Free! Great Tree Lighting
Where: Macy’s
Singer Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child fame eases residual anger about the Marshall Field’s loss during the 103rd holiday celebration in the Walnut Room, where the 45-foot tree goes electric at noon.
What: Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer
Where: Journeymen Plumber’s Hall
Get tickets now for the evening session of the ever-popular beer fest for sips that have been aged in wine, whiskey and bourbon barrels. 6 p.m. Cost: $35-$45. Tickets: illinoisbeer.com
What: SOFA Chicago 2009
Where: Navy Pier Festival Hall
Feast on objects from 68 galleries representing 10 countries at the International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art. BYO bankroll: All work is for sale. 11 a.m. Through Sunday. Cost: $15; $25 for three-day pass.
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What: Chili Cook-Off
Where: Sheffield’s
Celebrate the season with scores of samples—or BYO batch—and vote for your favorite. Cover charge includes a buffet and two beers. 2-5 p.m. Cost: $15.
What: Susie Essman
Where: Zanies
Friday’s shows featuring the salty comedian, known for her role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” are sold out, but tickets remain for Sunday shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Cost: $30 plus a two-item minimum.
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What: Free! Uwem Akpan signing
Where: The Oprah Store
Meet the best-selling Nigerian author of the short story collection “Say You’re One of Them” at Oprah’s retail haven near Harpo Studios. 5 p.m.
What: $2.99 breakfast
Where: Sarks in the Park
Who says the Great Recession is over? Not this $2.99 deal. Get coffee, two eggs, hash browns and a choice of meat, ham, toast or pancakes. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
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What: Free! ‘Bad Lieutenant’
Where: Ida Noyes Hall
See an advance screening of Werner Herzog’s film, subtitled “Port of Call New Orleans,” as part of the University of Chicago’s student-run Doc Films series. 9 p.m.
What: Winter beer tasting
Where: Binny's Ivanhoe Castle
The Lakeview liquor emporium offers samples of more than 70 limited-edition craft and import beers from Berghoff, Flying Dog, Great Lakes, Samuel Smith and Schmaltz. 6:30 p.m. Cost: $15-$25. RSVP recommended.
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What: Funny Ha-Ha: Geek Love
Where: Hideout
Local blogger Claire Zulkey hosts a night of readings and performances by Chicago Tribune TV critic Maureen Ryan, members of the Onion's A.V. Club and others. 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5 suggested donation.
What: Pinot Days Kick Off
Where: Uncommon Ground on Devon
Gear up for the Pinot Days wine fest (Saturday at Navy Pier) with pours from six pinot producers. Includes appetizers. 6 p.m. Cost: $25. RSVP required.
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Rebecca Palmore is the Metromix events producer. rkpalmore@tribune.com
