WED 1/17
Slices of life
Did you miss Gunther von Hagens’ “Body Worlds” exhibit in 2005? Don’t miss your second chance to get up-close and personal with more than 200 preserved human specimens in Hagens’ sequel, “Body Worlds 2: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies.” See a comparison of healthy and diseased organs and more. 9:30 a.m. Through April 29. $12-$23, includes general admission. Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive. 773-684-1414.
Bashful beginner
Trying something new at the gym can be intimidating, but Body Endeavor’s First Quarter Wednesday Events lessens the pain. An “Introduction to Pilates” class kicks off the series. Learn basic mat exercises, see an equipment demo and get schooled on the philosophies of Joseph Pilates. Still too scared to go it alone? Bring a friend and get a $5 discount. 7 p.m. $25. RSVP required. 1528 N. Halsted St. 312-202-0028.
THU 1/16
Prep time
Last Valentine’s Day, you splurged on a heart-shaped box of chocolates. This year, wow your main squeeze with your worldly wine smarts. Prep at Uncorked Chicago’s Winter Wine Grand Tasting with celeb sommelier Alpana Singh. The event includes nine tasting stations with 60 selections, appetizers and desserts, plus a signing of Singh’s book, “Alpana Pours.” 6 p.m. $40-$50. Registration: uncorkedchicago.com. Dine, 733 W. Madison St. 773-687-0784.
Free ride
You resolved to travel in 2007, but your wallet’s screaming, “Not a chance!” Compromise with a short trip to Globiblio, a monthly international book club featuring works by foreign authors. On tap this month: Ch’Eng-En Wu’s “Monkey,” a centuries-old Chinese folk tale. Feel free to bring a Chinese food dish to share; BYO alcohol. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations recommended: patrick@826chi.org. 826CHI, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-772-8108.
FRI 1/18
Expiration date
Does your secret fantasy to be a horror movie scream queen have you dreaming up your own gory death scene? Artists Michelle Maynard and Teena McClelland are willing to help. At Death by Design, the duo screens film “deaths” of clients in campy horror-flick style. Hungry zombies, rat attacks, mutant badgers and space cowboys pepper the menu. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Free. Reservations required: scott@westernexhibitions.com. Western Exhibitions, 1821 W. Hubbard St. Suite 202. 312-307-4685.
Speeding ticket
Sure, football’s all the rage right now. But what if gridiron action isn’t fast enough for you? Try “4-ISH,” a show by Amsterdam-based group ISH that melds extreme sports and hip-hop beats. After acrobatic stunts, street dancing, video art and beatboxing, you’ll never have the patience to sit through four quarters and a halftime show again. 7:30 p.m. Through Jan. 28. $15-$25. Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph Drive. 312-334-7777.
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