MON 1/8
Regal recall
Perfect your hip thrust, slip on your blue suede shoes and give the King a royal send-up on his birthday at the Original Mother’s Seventh Annual Elvis Fest. See impersonations, vie for prizes in karaoke and look-alike contests, and feast on free peanut butter-and-banana sandwiches and birthday cake. Dick Biondi of WZZN-FM 94.7 broadcasts live. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans Musicians Clinic. 7 p.m. $4. 26 W. Division St. 312-642-7251.
Freebie fix
Congrats! You ate your way through the holidays like a pro. Now that you’ve devoured your share of sweets, satiate your hunger for a better bod during the city’s Free Fitness Week. Sweat off your spare tire on treadmills, cross trainers, stationary bikes and more at one of 44 fitness centers in Chicago parks–all free of charge. It’s no chocolate truffle, but it’s still a sweet deal. Free. (18+). Hours and locations vary. 312-742-7529. Complete list of centers: chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Artistic endeavor
Too much swillin’ in 2006 left you feeling fuzzy? Leave the beer taps behind and tap into your creative side at Lillstreet Art Center’s January course offerings. Choose from more than 100 classes to help you sharpen your skills in ceramics, textiles, printmaking, painting and more. Hours vary. $60-$300. 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave. 773-769-4226. Full schedule and registration: lillstreet.com.
TUE 1/9
When in ‘Doubt’
You were no saint last year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play nice in ’07. Get a lesson in truth-telling and ethics at a Broadway in Chicago production of “Doubt.” Tony Award-winner Cherry Jones reprises her Broadway role as a strong-minded nun in a Catholic school, torn between her suspicions of a male colleague’s ethics and her uncertainty about the truth. Penned by John Patrick Shanley. Doug Hughes directs. 8 p.m. $20-$72. LaSalle Bank Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St. 312-902-1400.
Flirty spice
Your love life is often salty, but it’s seldom sweet. Don’t fret; add some Latin flavor to the mix and spice up your romance at a singles dinner. Mingle with other hotties while watching flamenco dancers and dining on a multicourse meal of tapas, filet mignon, flan and more. Who knows? Your two-step could lead to a second date. 6 p.m. $57. Registration required. Bravo Tapas and Lounge, 2047 W. Division St. 773-772-3535.
WED 1/10
In the know
Think you know a little something about everything? Here’s your chance to prove it: At Galway Arms’ trivia night, compete in teams of five or fewer for T-shirts, massage oils, gift certificates or other prizes while demonstrating your trivia prowess in film, science, history, art and other subjects. 8 p.m. $5 per person. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 2442 N. Clark St. 773-472-5555.
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