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>> FRI 12/4 Jump to: SAT 12/5 | SUN 12/6 | MON 12/7 | TUE 12/8 | WED 12/9 |
Lincoln Square Christkindl Market
Where: Lincoln Square
Shop for holiday gifts under a heated tent and in ’hood shops, open late. Includes live music, German food, beer and hot drinks. Noon. Through Sunday. Cost: $3 suggested donation.
First Fridays
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art
A scavenger hunt and photo ops with Santa highlight this month’s party, featuring a “cliche” theme. DJ Kid Color spins. Includes appetizers and a cash bar. 6 p.m. Cost: $8-$16.
Movember Gala
Where: LaSalle Power Co.
Guys, show off your “mo” (that’s Aussie for “mustache”) in support of Movember, an organization raising awareness of prostate and testicular cancer. Includes contests and music. 9 p.m. Cost: $10.
Rock ’n’ Roll Charity Auction
Where: Park West
Bid on signed music memorabilia from artists and bands such as Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin and Kings of Leon. Proceeds benefit Rock for Kids. 7 p.m. Cost: $25-$30; $75 for VIP.
Prohibition Repeal Party
Where: Faith & Whiskey
Toast the repeal of Prohibition (Dec. 5, 1933) with $7 specialty cocktails (regularly $9), free shoe shines and samples of Knob Creek (7-9 p.m.), performances from Ripettes Burlesque (10 p.m.) and a ‘30s-inspired costume contest. 7 p.m. Cost: No cover.
One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago
Where: Merchandise Mart
A phalanx of 500 artists aims to prove that you can find something for your friend who has everything, from blown glass to jewelry to furniture. Through Sunday. Cost: $9-$12; $9.
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>> SAT 12/5 Jump to: FRI 12/4 | SUN 12/6 | MON 12/7 | TUE 12/8 | WED 12/9 |
Free! Do-Division Holiday Walk
Where: Division Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Leavitt Street
Get discounts and deals at restaurants, bars and shops along a 10-block stretch of Division Street. Also features gift certificates if you spend at least $40 and free carriage rides. 11 a.m. Contact: do-division.com
Cocktail Hour Reading
Where: Bar DeVille
Get $1 off drinks while authors Stephen Elliott (“The Adderall Diaries”) and Pulitzer Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea (“Six Kinds of Sky”) discuss and read their new works. Also features Caroline Picard; Jonathan Messinger hosts. 6:30 p.m. Cost: No cover.
SantaCon 2009
Start: Tavern Tap Pub
Suit up in the name of the North Pole’s most famous residents for this spirited procession/pub crawl. BYO cash and holiday cheer. 1 p.m. Cost: No cover. Schedule: santaconchicago.com
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Where: Redmond’s
Wear your worst threads for a benefit crawl to five Lakeview bars. Includes drink specials at each stop and a $100 prize for the homeliest sweater. 1 p.m. Cost: $15-$25. giveforward.org
Free! Renegade Craft Fair
Where: Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
Wrap up your holiday shopping in one go at this indie bazaar, featuring handmade gifts from more than 150 crafters and artists. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Through Sunday. renegadecraft.com
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>> SUN 12/6 Jump to: FRI 12/4 | SAT 12/5 | MON 12/7 | TUE 12/8 | WED 12/9 |
Holiday Pub Crawl
Start: Rogers Park Business Alliance
Explore Rogers Park bars and get free food and drink specials at four bars, including Duke’s Hideaway and Morseland. 4 p.m. Cost: $15.
>> MON 12/7 Jump to: FRI 12/4 | SAT 12/5 | SUN 12/6 | TUE 12/8 | WED 12/9 |
Bears, Bulls and Beers
Where: Joe's Bar
Rub elbows with Bears players Charles Tillman, Alex Brown and Tommie Harris and Tyrus Thomas of the Bulls while watching the Ravens vs. Packers game and sipping $1 Coors Light bottles. 7 p.m. Cost: $20.
Tom Waits b-day bash
Where: Darkroom
Toast the singer-songwriter (attending in spirit, only) with deals on whiskey and live music by tribute band B1g T1me. DJ Heaven Malone spins. 8 p.m. Cost: $5.
Cabaret Vagabond
Where: Martyrs'
Cheer on Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and the winter solstice in this themed variety show, featuring comedy, dance, burlesque, live music by Jon Drake and The Shakes and spoken word. 8 p.m. Cost: $8.
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>> TUE 12/8 Jump to: FRI 12/4 | SAT 12/5 | SUN 12/6 | MON 12/7 | WED 12/9 |
Free! Holidaze Gift Bizarre
Where: Wishbone
Bid on original artwork, and other gifts at the annual benefit for local theater group Corn Productions. Includes free appetizers and a raffle. 6 p.m.
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>> WED 12/9 Jump to: FRI 12/4 | SAT 12/5 | SUN 12/6 | MON 12/7 | TUE 12/8 |
Free! ‘Freaks’
Where: Chicago Cultural Center
See Tod Browning’s 1932 horror flick about carnival performers, presented in conjunction with Silent Theatre’s “Carnival Nocturne.” Includes live original music. 7 p.m.
Bubble Bath X
Where: Bin 36
‘Tis the season for bubbly, and Bin has the mother lode tonight. Sip more than 75 sparklers and nibble appetizers. Also, pick up featured bottles at a 20 percent discount. 6 p.m. Cost: $50.
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Rebecca Palmore is the Metromix events producer. rkpalmore@tribune.com
