Comics Writing Workshop @ Evanston Public Library

Russell Lissau (The Batman Strikes & Hope: New Orleans) leads a fun, hands-on workshop about the craft of comic books. Learn about scripting, penciling, and the other stages of making a comic, and practice on a real page from an actual book. Books will be for sale afterward. For middle & high school students and adults. 2-3:30pm, Community Meeting Room, 1703 Orrington Ave. Register online or call 847-448-8621 or 8625.

Dance, Girl, Dance @ Chicago Filmmakers

The Chicago Filmmakers' Dyke Delicious series continues with Dance, Girl, Dance (1940). The film was directed by Dorothy Arzner, the lesbian filmmaker who broke the "talkie" glass ceiling, and stars Maureen O'Hara and Lucille Ball as dancers -- one ballet, one burlesque -- who fall for the same man. At Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark. Reception at 7pm, movie at 8pm. Admission is $10. Call (773) 293-1447 or visit the Chicago Filmmakers' website for more information.

No Pants! CTA Ride

Improv Everywhere's No Pants Subway Ride, originated in New York, has gone global, and Chicago's ride starts at the Granville Red Line stop today at noon. Show up a little early -- with pants on, but bring a bag or something to store your pants in -- and await further details. Free. More info on Facebook.

Infamous Commonwealth Theatre's 24 Hour Project

Infamous Commonwealth Theatre presents the 4th Annual 24 Hour Project, a world premiere evening of theater exploring the topic of nature.

See what happens when a group of playwrights, directors, actors and musicians
gather to create and stage a collection of original plays in 24 HOURS.

Tonight at 8pm.
Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St. Tickets $20.
Call 312-0458-9780 or Email info@infamouscommonwealth.org for reservations.

World Kitchen Learning Series: Winter Warmers

Soup is the perfect cold weather meal, so if you're looking to learn how to make soup (or make soup better) head to the "Winter Warmers" cooking class today from 11am-2pm at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. This class is offered through the City of Chicago's World Kitchen learning series. Admission is $30 and pre-registration is required.

Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

The eighth annual Chicago Sketchfest continues today and runs through the 18th at the Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Tickets are $12.50, and an all-festival pass will set you back $150. See today's schedule here.

Handmade Market

The Handmade Market returns to the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, today from noon to 4:30pm. Shop jewelry, purses, knitted items, clothing, paper crafts, and more from 32 local crafters. Free, 21+ (kids with parents OK.)