WLUW Punk Rock Reunion

WLUW is having a benefit show starring three of Chicago's biggest punk bands from the 90's. The Bollweevils, Apocalypse Hoboken, and the Traitors will be reuniting for one night to raise some rockin' bucks for independent radio. The Dutchmen and Mexican Cheerleaders will represent the current Chicago punk scene. This all ages show is at the Metro and begins at 5:30pm with doors opening at 5:00. Advance tickets are $13 (and can be purchased royalty free at Hifi Records next to the Metro), $15 at the door. It's expected to sell out so buy early and save a couple bucks. Seems an appropriate way to celebrate Black Friday, doesn't it?

Sing-a-long Sound of Music

The strange phenomenon of attempting to turn the Julie Andrews musical into the next Rocky Horror rears its head again for a three-day stay at the Music Box Theatre. Costume parades, talking back to the screen, props aplenty ... yes, it's all here. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, if you really want to make sure you can attend. Music Box Theatre: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.

Santa train starts rolling

If you're going to be in town the day after Thanksgiving, keep an eye on the El trains that pass by in the Loop; you might see this year's holiday train, which is a regular train decorated with holiday imagery and garlands, and also features an open-air flatcar with Santa and his reindeer waving to amazed onlookers. The train runs through Sunday, December 21st, on various train lines; check the CTA site for times and locations.

Buy Nothing Day

It's Buy Nothing Day 2003. Fight the consumption bender that traditionally follows Thanksgiving, and don't go shopping on the biggest shopping day of the year.