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Grab your dancing shoes and hit the floor at Beauty Bar tonight for a Very Sexy Christmas. DJ Sounds From Gucci Roxx start at 9pm and it's free until 11pm or $5 after. Drink specials include $6 Sophia Mini Champagnes and $3 Old Style. Their standard $10 manicure and a martini deal might be just what Santa can't fit in your stocking. Details on Facebook. Beauty Bar is located 1444 W. Chicago Ave. 21+
If you're into heading to church on Christmas Eve, why not attend one of Chicago's oldest churches and see some cute kids in a Christmas pageant to boot? Old St. Pat's has multiple Christmas Eve masses scheduled for today, and some of them also include the pageant (3pm and 5pm). See full Christmas Eve services info. Old St. Patrick's Church is located at 700 W. Adams. (312) 648-1021