MON 11/12
pHree pHun
Think there’s nothing funny about Mondays? The folks at pH Productions hope to change that. Help celebrate the comedy troupe’s fifth anniversary at The pH Birthday Bash, featuring highlights from their long-running shows pHrenzy (with WNEP Theater’s Don Hall) and pHamily the Musical, plus the all-female troupe, Women on Top. Also features complimentary appetizers from Lakeview restaurants, a cash bar with signature cocktails, humorous rock music by Your Little Ponies, a silent auction and more. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway 773-732-5450.
Syncopate yourself
Vaudeville it up at Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s annual JUBALEE!, where you’ll see performances by Bessie Award-winning French tap artist Roxane Butterfly, bassist Tatsu Aoki, Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s tap ensemble BAM!, 2007 Leo Harris Tap Scholarship winners and others. Includes appetizers, a light buffet, cocktails and silent and live auctions. 6 p.m. $125-$225. Tickets: chicagotap.org. Proceeds benefit Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s education and performance programs. Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St. 773-281-1825.
Pitch perfect
Tempted to lob your paperweight at your boss’ head? Grab a pal and work off that aggression (or perfect your aim) at the indoor cornhole tournament, where teams of two square off for prizes during a seven-week beanbag toss competition. 7 p.m. Through Wednesday. $85-$95 per team for 7-week tournament. Registration: sportsmonster.net. Murphy’s Bleachers, 3655 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-281-5356.
Melt with you
Dip into your week and master the art of the Sterno can at Geja’s Cafe’s Fondue Secrets. During the reception and three-course meal, owner John Davis offers cooking and wine-pairing tips so you can duplicate the experience at home. 6 p.m. $50. Includes tax and tip. Geja’s Cafe, 340 W. Armitage Ave. 773-281-9101.
TUE 11/13
Flip the bird
Whether your oven’s too small for a turkey or you just crave a new holiday twist, chef Christine Saali can help. Gobble up some ideas for a modern meal at her hands-on Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Workshop, where you’ll learn to prepare a cranberry-glazed turkey breast, goat cheese and dried fig stuffing, two vegetables and pumpkin cookies with hazelnut cream. 6:30 p.m. $65. The Wooden Spoon, 5047 N. Clark St. 773-293-3190.
WED 11/14
Ice, ice baby
Rumor has it that 19th Century British Queen Victoria got to know her future husband, Prince Albert, on a series of ice skating dates. Whether you’re a rink Romeo or just want some outdoor exercise, glide into the season with Millennium Park ice skating, which beginsWednesday. Free. Skate rental: $9. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Through March 16. McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park, 55 N. Michigan Ave. 312-742-5222.
