>> FRI 11/20 Jump to: SAT 11/21 | SUN 11/22 | MON 11/23 | TUE 11/24 | WED 11/25 |
Free! Ice Skating
Where: Millennium Park
Skate your way into the holiday spirit with a few rounds on the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink on opening day. Noon-8 p.m. Cost: $10 skate rental.
'The Bachelorette' audition
Where: Rockit Bar & Grill
The ABC reality romance seeks single men and women. Show up on time: the event is first come, first served. 6 p.m. Cost: No cover.
Peppermint Holiday Party
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
There’s more to the Lincoln Park Young Professionals' annual bash than peppermint martinis, including wine, Wild Turkey, cider cocktails, bites from the Melting Pot, plus hand massages and DJ Ray. 6 p.m. Cost: $20-$30.
Beaujolais Nouveau party
Where: Brasserie Jo
Raise your glass to George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, the first wine of the 2009 French harvest, by the glass ($8) or bottle ($39). 5 p.m. Cost: Menu prices vary.
Free! How to Carve a Turkey
Where: The Chopping Block
Stop by an informal, hour long demonstration and learn tips and tricks for carving turkey and preparing gravy. 3 p.m.
>> SAT 11/21 Jump to: FRI 11/20 | SUN 11/22 | MON 11/23 | TUE 11/24 | WED 11/25 |
Pub crawl
Where: O'Shaughnessy's
Forget cabs. Get shuttled for free between O'Shaughnessy's, Charlie's Ale House and the Spot until 1 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Cost: No Cover.
Free! DIY Trunk Show
Where: Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
Naughty? Nice? Who cares. Pick up handmade jewelry, housewares, body care products and more from 100-plus local artists and crafters. 10 a.m.
Free! Mag Mile Lights Fest
Where: Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Wacker Drive
Yes, you could go for tween heartthrob sightings (Mitchel Musso, 2 p.m.) or pop-rock thrills (Plain White T's, 3 p.m.), but if you want the essence without the fluff, arrive in time for the street-lighting procession (5:30 p.m.) of more than one million bulbs. 312-409-5560.
Modern Vintage Holiday Market
Where: Journeymen Plumber's Hall
Browse antiques and vintage collectibles, jewelry, clothing and more at this mallternative shopping affair. 10 a.m. Through Sunday. Cost: $8-$10.
AlphaBeer
Where: The Globe Pub
Sample a brew for every letter of the alphabet (“A” is for Anchor Steam, etc.), then board a trolley to Cubby Bear (1059 W. Addison St.) for live music (extra $10). 6 p.m. Cost: $40. RSVP required.
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>> SUN 11/22 Jump to: FRI 11/20 | SAT 11/21 | MON 11/23 | TUE 11/24 | WED 11/25 |
Chili Cook-Off
Where: Moonshine
Bring an extra coat, not because this Bears tailgate party is in the bar’s adjacent parking lot, but because you can donate it and bypass the $10 cover. Either way, get all-you-can-eat chili from 16 contestants. 3-7 p.m. Cost: $10.
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>> MON 11/23 Jump to: FRI 11/20 | SAT 11/21 | SUN 11/22 | TUE 11/24 | WED 11/25 |
Samba Bamba
Where: Martyrs'
After a decade-long hiatus, the band whoops it up for its 15th anniversary, unleashing a comic mix of bravado and Latin music. Monty "Sugarloaf" Mattachine (a.k.a. Dick O'Day, a.k.a. Richard Knight, Jr.) helms the trio, backed by a handful of local musicians. 8 p.m. Cost: $8.
Thanksgiving deal
Where: Chen's Chinese and Sushi
Order an entree any time through Sunday and get a $20 gift certificate for your next visit. 4 p.m. Menu prices vary.
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>> TUE 11/24 Jump to: FRI 11/20 | SAT 11/21 | SUN 11/22 | MON 11/23 | WED 11/25 |
Free! Al Gore signing
Where: Borders Books & Music
The man who pushed “An Inconvenient Truth” on the minds of millions signs copies of his new book “Our Choice,” a follow-up to his acclaimed doc film. Stop by as early as 8 a.m. for a wristband, required for attending the event at noon.
‘DWTS’ finale
Where: Cityscape Bar
Last week, the bar toasted the finale of “America’s Next Top Model.” This week, see who scores the mirror-ball trophy on “Dancing With the Stars.” Includes a free appetizer buffet. 8 p.m. Cost: No cover.
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>> WED 11/25 Jump to: FRI 11/20 | SAT 11/21 | SUN 11/22 | MON 11/23 | TUE 11/24 |
Black Wednesday Pilgrimage
Start: Emerald Loop
Join Metromix and RedEye for the second annual themed crawl to a handful of bars aboard a Mayflower trolley. Includes a pilgrim T-shirt, four drink tickets, transportation and a midnight feast on barbecue turkey legs. 6 p.m. Cost: $30. Tickets: pilgrim.eventbrite.com
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Rebecca Palmore is the Metromix events producer. rkpalmore@tribune.com
