Harlem Globetrotters

The legendary Harlem Globetrotters roll into town with their comedic sports "game," ready to entertain -- and win, of course. Sure it's cheesy, but it's a lot of fun and tickets are only $12. At the United Center, 1901 W. Madison, 1pm. Tickets are available through TicketMaster here.

Demolition Dollrods & Battle of the Bands

Rory Lake's Battle of the Bands is a weekly event in which four local acts compete for your favor, with a star guest band to make it worthwhile if the others suck. This week it's Super 8 Cumshot, Velcro Lewis and His 100 Proof Band, Tough & Lovely and Bon Appetite. The Demolition Dollrods headline. At the Bottom Lounge, 3206 N. Wilton (Belmont and the train). $8, 21 and over, show starts at 8pm.

Northside Forum On Black Family and Community Issues

The Northside Forum On Black Family and Community Issues is a nonpartisan, public forum sponsored by the Black Agenda Commission of the Black Unity Political Convention of Illinois (BUPCI). Participation includes activists, community and block club leaders, students and educators, health care and social service professionals, parents, business people, and members of the religious community. This first of three citywide forums will help generate attention and support to address Black family issues and community needs. Two similar forums are planned for the South and West Sides of Chicago in 2004.

The forum will be held at the Loyola University Simpson Center, 6333 N. Winthrop Ave., from 9am to noon. Attendance is free. Congressman Danny Davis will be the keynote speaker. For more information, contact Michael J. Harrington at 773/465-6666 or BLKagenda2004@aol.com.

Recycle your Christmas tree

Still have a Christmas tree up? Don't worry! You can recycle it. Today between 9AM and 2PM, the city will have recycling points at various Chicago parks (list in PDF form). Take your tree to the park nearest you, and it'll be mulched. You can keep the mulch for your own garden, or donate it for someone else's. Everybody wins! For more information, contact the Chicago Park District at (312) 742-PLAY.