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Saturday, December 13
The Chicago Cycling Club sponsors this yearly 10-mile ride, which starts at 10 AM at the Waveland Clock Tower. For more information, email kangarookathy@yahoo.com or call 773-248-5499.
Jazz and Sundays go together so well, don't you think? Check out the last night of the Kimberly Gordon Trio's month-long run at the Green Mill tonight at 11pm-2am. It's only $3. The Green Mill is located conveniently close to the Lawrence stop on the Red Line, at 4802 N. Broadway. Call them at 773-878-5552.
Something Else! A Hanukkah Community Festival will feature performaces by celebrated human beat box artist and actor Yuri Lane, a science show by Mad Science and more. It happens today, Dec. 25, from 11am-2 pm, and it's free. The festival takes place at the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 618 S. Michigan. (312) 322-1700
The Music Box Theatre presents a series of Marx Brothers double feature programs through December 31. Today and tomorrow you can see A Night at the Opera and Monkey Business. See the Music Box Website for a full schedule. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.