>> THU 11/26 Jump to: FRI 11/27 | SAT 11/28 | SUN 11/29 | MON 11/30 | TUE 12/1 | WED 12/2 |
Free! Thanksgiving Parade
Where: State Street and Congress Parkway
Before you feast on turkey, line up for marching bands, floats, giant helium balloons and more in the 76th annual procession along State Street from Congress Parkway to Randolph Street. 8 a.m.
Thanksgiving party
Where: The Motel Bar
Cap off a day of eats with a night of drinks. Specials include $2 discounts on wine and $1 off Brooklyn beers. 8 p.m. Cost: No cover.
Turkey Trot 8K
Where: Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive
Work up an appetite with a run or walk through Lincoln Park. Includes a long-sleeved T-shirt; canned food donations benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. 7 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. start. Cost: $30-$35.
Free! Christkindlmarket Chicago
Where: Daley Plaza
Get your shop on outdoors at the 14th annual German-style market featuring about 50 vendors selling gifts, food and drinks. 11 a.m.
Through Dec. 24. 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. Cost: Menu prices vary.
>> FRI 11/27 Jump to: THU 11/26 | SAT 11/28 | SUN 11/29 | MON 11/30 | TUE 12/1 | WED 12/2 |
‘Sing-A-Long Sound of Music’
Where: Music Box Theatre
Harmonize with a 1960s-era Julie Andrews in the classic film as song lyrics appear on screen. Includes props and a costume contest. 7 p.m. Through Sunday. Cost: $12-$15.
Tone Loc
Where: Manor
Will your mind explode if, while sipping a Funky Cold Medina, the Grammy-nominated rapper performs that very song? There’s only one way to find out. 10 p.m. Cost: $20.
‘Ass ‘09’
Where: Donny's Skybox Theatre
Relive the best in bad behavior as sketch troupe Creepy Hug skewers asinine acts from politicians and celebs. 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 18. Cost: $10-$12.
SuperSize Thanksgiving
Where: Transit
Work off your holiday feast as DJs Sultan and Pascale spin international beats, house and hip-hop. 10 p.m. $20. 773-490-0975
Speed dating party
Where: Leg Room
Want to line up a cold-weather cutie? Meet singles (ages 22-32 and 33-43) for fast dates. Drink specials include $4 cocktails, $2 glasses of house bubbly and $3 domestic bottles. 8:30 p.m. $35. RSVP required: dateanddash.com
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>> SAT 11/28 Jump to: THU 11/26 | FRI 11/27 | SUN 11/29 | MON 11/30 | TUE 12/1 | WED 12/2 |
Free! Rock ‘n’ Shop
Where: Bice
Take a bite out of holiday shopping inside the Gold Coast restaurant, where JLee Silver and a handful of other local designers sell apparel and accessories. Includes DJ Earnest Streeter. Noon Saturday-Sunday. Through Dec. 20.
Free! Bucktown Bazaar
Where: Holstein Park Fieldhouse
Can’t make Christmas gifts for your coterie? These artists have your back. Browse handmade arts and crafts such as jewelry, house wares and clothing. 11 a.m. Through Sunday.
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>> SUN 11/29 Jump to: THU 11/26 | FRI 11/27 | SAT 11/28 | MON 11/30 | TUE 12/1 | WED 12/2 |
Cupcake boot camp
Where: Chopping Block
When it comes to this hands-on class, the icing on the cake really is icing on the cake. How’s that for awesome? Learn how to make and decorate scores of cupcakes. Includes lunch. 10 a.m. Cost: $90.
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>> MON 11/30 Jump to: THU 11/26 | FRI 11/27 | SAT 11/28 | SUN 11/29 | TUE 12/1 | WED 12/2 |
Dating for Gay Nerds
Where: Fat Cat
Men seeking men who play board games, look no further: This singles party could be your ticket to happiness. Includes games, one cocktail and prizes. 7 p.m. Cost: 20-$25. Register: nerdsatheart.com
Toy drive
Where: Park Grill
Did you get your wish for turkey and no work? Share the love by dropping off an unwrapped gift at the restaurant to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. 11 a.m. Through Dec. 18.
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>> TUE 12/1 Jump to: THU 11/26 | FRI 11/27 | SAT 11/28 | SUN 11/29 | MON 11/30 | WED 12/2 |
Monodogs of War
Where: Holiday Club
A monologue competition pits actors and writers against the clock. Random team and partner assignments lead to a 35-minute rehearsal period; a performance follows. Includes prizes. 6:30 p.m.; signup starts at 6 p.m. Cost: No cover.
Free! Doodleganza
Where: Puck's at the MCA
Give your fingers a well-deserved break from keyboarding during this informal drawing class with Chicago artist Paul Nudd. 6 p.m.
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>> WED 12/2 Jump to: THU 11/26 | FRI 11/27 | SAT 11/28 | SUN 11/29 | MON 11/30 | TUE 12/1 |
Jingle and Mingle
Where: The James Hotel
Rock your party hat on for an open bar, appetizers, carolers, live music and raffle prizes. The River North Business Association hosts. 5:30 p.m. Cost: $40-$50.
Laugh Jam
Where: Joe's
Give your gut a workout with comedians Alex Ortiz, Ken Garr and Joey Villagomez. Proceeds benefit Ecuadorian emergency services. Specials include $5 margaritas and pitchers of beer. 7 p.m. Cost: $20.
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Rebecca Palmore is the Metromix events producer. rkpalmore@tribune.com
