Andersonville Arts Weekend

Andersonville Arts Weekend continues today with a wide range of exhibits, events and performances from 10am to late night, including paintings at the Edgewater Historical Society, dance lessons at the Joel Hall Dance Center, and burlesque at Mary's Attic. Admission ranges from free to cheap -- see the site for details.

Alpana Singh's Wine Tasting @ House Theatre

Join Check, Please! host Alpana Singh for a tasting of Gallo wines, followed by a performance of The House Theatre's Dave DaVinci Saves The Universe -- all to benefit On The House, an outreach program that works with kids from disadvantaged schools to experience theatre. Tickets are $75.

Indie in the Windy City

Indie in the Windy City Handcrafted Market runs from 10am to 4pm at "The Friendly Towers," 920 W. Wilson Ave. More than 30 vendors offering handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, plush, knit, paper goods. Admission is free.

Porkapalooza

If you've got enough energy to drive 150 miles from the city to Red Horse Ranch in Fennville, MI for Porkapalooza, a noon to midnight festival of meaty gluttony, you should: the event will also have beer, wine, entertainment, and it benefits the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance. Admission $10-40.

World Kitchen: What Columbus Carried @ Gallery 37

Today's class (11am-2pm) will teach how you can make Italian on only a few ingredients. "What Columbus Carrier" is offered as part of the World Kitchen learning series offered by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, and will be held at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. Admission is $30 and pre-registration is required. Please wear non-skid shoes and bring your apron!

Windy City Story Slam w/ Special Guest: Irvine Welsh

Quennect 4 Gallery
2716 W. North Ave.
8:00pm - 21+

Windy City Story Slam, the brainchild of local writer Bill Hillmann, features artists, musicians and slammers of all ages and backgrounds from around Chicago. October Slam competitors will share the stage with very special feature storyteller and guest, Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, Filth, Crime, etc.).

Rick Kogan @ Bezazian Public Library

Tribune columnist and author of the GB Book Club selection A Chicago Tavern, Rick Kogan comes to the Bezazian Public Library to discuss his column, his books, his Sunday radio show and his work-in-progress, A Drinking Man's Guide to a Vanished Chicago. Free at 3pm at 1226 W. Ainslie St. Call 312-744-0019 for more information.

Sherlock Holmes Symposium @ Newberry

The Newberry Library is holding their second Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Symposium. The symposium will encourage the use of the Newberry's collection of Doyle's written works and memorabilia and will feature collectors and experts discussing Doyle's favorite book and best known work. Free and open to the public from 9am-12pm. The Newberry Library is located at 60 W. Walton St. Call 312-943-9090 for more information.

YarnCon

YarnCon, a mostly fiber arts craft show, fills the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk, from 10am to 4pm today. Free.

Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Tour

If you want to learn more about how to make renewable energy sources a reality in your home or business, learn from those who are already successful at it. From 10 AM - 3 PM today, around 100 homes and businesses in the Chicago area that make use of solar or wind energy will be open for tours during the Illinois Solar Energy Association's 2008 Solar Tour.. Download the self-guided tour book at the ISEA's website. Free.

Chris Macchia @ Green City Market

Chef Chris Macchia of Coco Pazzo will give a cooking demonstration today at 10:30am at the Green City Market, south end of Lincoln Park.