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1. DMK Burger Bar

Chef-driven burgers from MK's Michael Kornick

2. 5 things we love about DMK 1

This Lakeview newcomer is serving more than just good burgers

3. Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play 1

Features booze-themed sketch comedy and interactive drinking games.

4. Millennium Park Ice Skating

Warm up with a few rounds on the outdoor rink.

5. Bear Down!

A new comedy in which a group of diehard football fans gear up for a winning year--fueled by visits from the ghosts of former Chicago Bears quarterbacks--but succumb to frustration when the season takes a turn for the worse.

6. Christkindlmarket Chicago

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.

7. Sabor Saveur

French-Mexican fare in an intimate setting on busy Division Street

8. Brand BBQ Market

BYOB barbecue joint with a gourmet twist in Logan Square

9. Turkey Trolley Trot

A Black Wednesday party includes transportation between six bars, plus domestic drafts and food.

10. Nella Pizzeria Napoletana

Serious Neapolitan-style brick-oven pizza in Lincoln Park

11. Thanksgiving restaurants in Chicago

Make reservations for Thanksgiving dinner at these open restaurants

12. 2 for $20

Benjyehuda and lots more spots where 2 people can fill up for $20 or less

13. Wine tasting 6-10 p.m., live acoustic music (8:30 p.m.)

Includes two tastings each of red and white wines.

14. Grand Lux Cafe

At this Cheesecake Factory spin-off, the menu is global, featuring pasta, seafood, steaks and oven-baked pizzas. Lunch features several entree-size salads, sandwiches and burgers. Not surprisingly, cheesecake is the signature dessert.

15. Melanthios Greek Char House

All-natural southern Greek fare in Lakeview

16. Michael Jackson through the years

Look back on the life of the controversial pop star, whose death was recently ruled a homicide

17. Caroling at Cloud Gate

Hold a candle and watch it flicker on the surface of the Bean during 50 minute holiday sing-alongs featuring a different choral group each week.

18. ZooLights

More than two million lights add holiday cheer to the zoo grounds. Ice carving demonstrations, kids' activities and visits with Santa round out the festivities.

19. Scrabble Sundays

Join in for some games of Scrabble. If you're the big winner, bring your score sheet up to the register for a free drink.

20. 'Christmas Around the World' and 'Holidays of Light'

Two displays feature more than 50 Christmas trees reflecting ethnic traditions from around the world and other winter holidays that celebrate light and enlightenment.

21. Vote: So you think you can funny? 34

60 videos, 60 different laughs. Vote for your fave now!

22. Free Chicago events 2

Go ahead, be cheap! These fun events won't break the bank

23. Inside: Big Star

By Lisa Arnett - November 12, 2009

Wicker Park’s dive-by-design doles out cheap thrills and simple swills

24. McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade 1

Features more than 20 marching bands, plus floats, giant helium balloons, performances and more.

25. Close Up 2 - Live Smooth Jazz Club

If you're looking for an intimate night of jazz, this is your spot: CU2 features a rotating roster of musicians playing only the smooth stuff.