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Saturday, December 06 2008
World Kitchen: Holiday Dessert Buffet @ Gallery 37
Today's class (11am) will give you the tools you need for your holiday baking endeavors. "Holiday Dessert Buffet" 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 preregistration is required. Please wear non-skid shoes and bring your apron!
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative 19th Annual International Small Print Show and Holiday Open House
Find your holiday gifts and enjoy generous hot cider at this open house of prints large and small. Today and tomorrow, 11am - 7pm, 4642 N. Western Ave. For more information call 773-293-2070.
Ukulele Cabaret @ Silvie's Lounge
Silvie's Lounge presents Ukulele Cabaret, an occasional night of ukulele music and adventure. Tonight's theme is "Uke Galactica", which apparently means songs of an interplanetary nature. No cover charge, and participation is encouraged! See the Ukulele Cabaret Myspace page for full details. 9pm, Silvie's: 1902 W Irving Park. (773) 871-6239.
CBF's Bike Town Bash
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation throws its annual celebration, Bike Town Bash with a raffle, silent auction, live auction and entertainment. Tickets $25. 6-10pm at Epiphany Episcopal Church, 201 S. Ashland Ave. EL: Green or Pink to Ashland-Lake. Bus: 9 Ashland, 20 Madison, X20 Washington/Madison Express, 126 Jackson. Or just ride your bicycle.
LTH Forum Holiday Extravanganza
This is the real holiday party you want to attend. Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe, 5557 W 79th St., Burbank. Space is limited; tickets ($45) are non-refundable. Check their forum for further details.
Everyday Survival @ Albany Park Library
Author Laurence Gonzales comes to the Albany Park Branch Library to discuss his latest book Everyday Survival: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things. Free at 2pm at 5150 N. Kimball Ave. Call 312-744-1933 for more information.
Chicago Foodways Roundtable: Connie's Pizza Demystified
Join Chicago Foodways Roundtable for a at 2373 S. Archer. The history of the pizztour and pizza sampling at Connie's Pizzaa giant will be discussed, as well as how they keep up with the times. Cost is $12; event begins at 10am.
CTA Holiday Train: Green Line
The CTA Holiday Train will be operating this afternoon on the Green line. Click here for a timetable. The fun gets rolling at 1:50pm when the trains departs southbound from the Harlem/Lake station. Santa and his elves will be available for picture-taking sessions - check timetable for locations. A schedule for the 2008 season is posted here -- check it for future updates. Normal CTA fares apply. 888-YOUR-CTA (888-968-7282).
Writing Workshops @ Northwestern
This weekend, Northwestern University is holding a series of free writing workshops for writers of all levels of experience. There will be sessions on poetry, fiction and non-fiction, led by the school's creative writing graduate students. Registration is required. To get descriptions of classes and to register, contact Hugo Aguilera at h-aguilera[at]northwestern[dot]edu.
Bad Holiday Sweater Benefit @ Fat Cat Bar & Grill
Got a tinsel- and sequin-laden holiday-themed tragedy on red knit? Bring it to the Bad Holiday Sweater benefit tonight at the Fat Cat Bar & Grill, 4840 N. Broadway. For $30, you'll get your fill of beer (domestic, microbrews, imports), liquor, wine or soda between 7-10pm. Event benefits the Red Door Animal Shelter.
DEPART-ment @ AV-aerie
The local craft show DEPART-ment has its annual holiday show today and tomorrow at the AV-aerie (2000 W. Fulton, at Damen, Suite 310). The show runs today and tomorrow from 11am to 5pm. For more information please see the DEPART-ment website.
Renegade Craft Fair @ Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
The 3rd Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale takes place in the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk, today and tomorrow from 11am-7pm. Goodie Bags available for the first 100 shoppers each day, DJs throughout the weekend, food by Tipsycake + Treat, and a special performance by Mucca Pazza on Saturday afternoon! Free to attend!
Who We Were Launch Party @ Book Cellar
The Book Cellar welcomes Richard Cahan, Michael Williams and Nicholas Osborn for the launch of their new photo book Who We Were: A Snapshot History of America. The book incorporates personal photographs taken by different people from all over the country, showing their own history of America. Free at 5:30pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.
Cabaret Biciclet
No doubt that the Cabaret Biciclet is "first of its kind." The "bicycle art/erotica show combined w/ glam rock burlesque" promises to show us what bicycle erotica means to local artists, while further titillating us with "a cosmic naked starship as Burlesque performers strut and dazzle to the sounds of glam rock." Doors open at 8:30pm at Happy Dog Gallery, 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave. 21+
Mucca Pazza & Icy Demons @ Bottom Lounge
Mucca Pazza, Chicago's own punk rock marching band, return to the stage after their fall hiatus. They'll be playing with Icy Demons (yup, some of them are also in Man Man in case you haven't caught one of their double header shows). Also playing will be Volcano! rounding out a full night of experimental indie-rock.
Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St.
Doors 8pm, 18+ Tickets $12
Q-Tip @ House of Blues
A Tribe Called Quest's butter-voiced front man, Q-Tip né Kamaal Ibn John Fareed plays House of Blues (329 N. Dearborn St.) tonight with Chicago's throwback duo The Cool Kids and Hollywood newcomers, The Knux. Besides "bringing '88 back" the show will promote The Renaissance, Kamaal the Abstract's first album in 9 years. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $30. 17+ with I.D.
