Music Box Christmas sing-a-long

Frank Capra nostalgia and group singing collide with the Music Box's Christmas double feature and sing-a-long, Dec. 19-24. Per tradition, the movies are "White Christmas" and "It's a Wonderful Life," and each showing is preceding by a round of Christmas carols, led by Santa Claus himself.

"Jingle This!" Un-Holiday Show

Beatnik Turtle performs songs from their anti-Christmas album, "Santa Doesn't Like You," at their second annual "un-holiday show," Jingle This! At Martyr's, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. at 10pm. $8, advance tickets and additional info available at martyslive.com.

Green City Holiday Market

The Green City Market is having a Holiday Market this Saturday at the Lincoln Park Zoo, 8am to 1pm. Entrance to the zoo is free, and the market will be held in the Lion House. There will be cooking demonstrations, children's activities, and of course, all the usual organic and sustainable merchants to shop from: fruits & vegetables, hormone-free meats (pork and beef), organic meats (lamb, turkey, chicken, and duck), breads, artisanal cheeses, mushrooms, caviar, cider, vinegars, mustards, maple syrup, honey, coffee, and more.

Exquisite Holiday Vegan Fare

Alyson Green will be in True Nature Foods (6034 N. Broadway, Chicago) between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday December 20th with a wide assortment of organic, vegan Christmas treats to sample. Orders will be taken on Saturday December 20th only for delivery on the day of your choice between December 21-24 and December 26-31. All deliveries will be made to True Nature Foods and come beautifully packaged ...perfect for hostess gifts!