SAT
Holiday Art Sale
LOOP
Browse holiday gift items created by more than 120 of the School of the Art Institute’s students. Items include paintings, jewelry, prints, pins and more. 10 a.m. Saturday. School of the Art Institute, 112 S. Michigan Ave. 312-899-5145. Free.
The Dating Game
RIVER NORTH
Singles play a live version of the retro TV show with guest host Dick O’Day of WTTW’s “Wild Chicago.” Includes beer, wine, an appetizer buffet and more. Hosted by The Social Network. 6 p.m. Kitsch’n River North, 600 W. Chicago Ave.
312-944-9898, ext. 0. $40.
Ballroom Dancing with Vito Bertucci
MAYFAIR
A celebration marking the host’s 50th anniversary as an instructor, performer and choreographer. Includes dancing, a buffet and a documentary film about his career. 7:30 p.m. Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. 773-425-2154. $12.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
DOWNTOWN
Mickey Mouse leads a street-lighting procession along North Michigan Avenue at 6 p.m. Saturday, followed by a fireworks display over the Chicago River. Entertainment begins at 11 a.m. at Pioneer Court. Holiday lights are on display through the end of February. Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave. 312-642-3570. Free.
SUN
Jeff Buckley Tribute
WRIGLEYVILLE
Dorothy Scott, Alpha Rev, Ryan Groff, Anna D’Aloisio, Spencer Michauld, Catherine Harrison, April Smith, Old Dog Music. 5 p.m. Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. 773-549-0203. 312-559-1212. $10.
Dance Chicago: Stars of Dance Chicago
LAKEVIEW
Festival favorites by from previous years. 3 p.m. Complete schedule: dancechicago.com. Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. 312-902-1500. 773-935-6860. $25.
ALL WEEKEND
Millennium Park Ice Skating
LOOP
Warm up with a few laps on the outdoor rink. Call in advance for availability (private parties may change hours slightly). 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park, 55 N. Michigan Ave. 312-742-5222. Skate rental $9. Free.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
RIVER NORTH
Celebrate the release of the new French vintage Joseph Drouhin 2007, available for $5 by the glass or $25 by the bottle. 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pops for Champagne, 601 N. State St. 312-266-7677.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Bellobration
NEAR WEST SIDE
The 137th edition of The Greatest Show on Earth features Bello the tuxedoed clown, as well as lions, horses, trampoline stunts, magic and other circus acts. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m., 5 p.m. Sunday. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. 312-559-1212. $13-$80.
The Phantom of the Opera
LOOP
Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Tony Award-winning musical returns to Chicago. 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. 312-902-1400. $28-$85.
The Nutcracker
LINCOLN PARK
House Theatre member Phillip C. Klapperich adapts the classic holiday tale by E.T.A. Hoffman. 3 p.m. Sunday. Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St. 312-335-1650. $15-$29. Limited ticket availability.
A Wonderful Life
LAKEVIEW
Sheldon Harnick and Joe Raposo’s adaptation of Frank Capra’s holiday film, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” 8 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252. $34-$35.
Riot Fest
LOGAN SQUARE
Saturday: Naked Raygun, Stiff Little Fingers, The Queers and more. Sunday: Bad Brains, Sludgeworth, The Casualties, Dillinger Four and more. 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-559-1212. $25; two-day pass: $45.
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Movie night
From festivals to spoofs, there are plenty of activities to satisfy your inner film buff.
SATURDAY
Siskel and Ebert Save Chicago
AVONDALE
Factory Theater remounts their comedy in which a character portraying the late movie critic Gene Siskel is rescued from a cryogenic chamber and teamed with Roger Ebert to foil a plot by local icons. 10:30 p.m. Tickets: thefactorytheater.com. Prop Thtr, 3504 N. Elston Ave. 866-811-4111. $15.
SUNDAY
Reeling Film Festival Closing Night PartyLINCOLN PARK
This year’s fest closes out with a screening of Russell P. Marleau’s award-winning comedy, “The Curiosity of Chance” (7:30 p.m.). An afterparty follows at Andy’s Jazz Club (11 E. Hubbard St.). Tickets: reelingfilmfestival.org. Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. 773-293-1447. $27-$45 for party packages; $12-$15 for film only.
ALL WEEKEND
Warhol and the Film Factory LINCOLN PARK
A festival of movies by and about the artist and his collaborators. A panel discussion (Saturday) examining his contributions to the field. For showtimes: www.facets.org. Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-281-4114. $9 per ticket.
Doc Film Series
HYDE PARK
Catch “The Bourne Ultimatum,” courtesy of the University of Chicago-based film society. 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 11:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday. Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St. 773-702-8575. $5.
THE GAMER WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME
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THE GAMER: WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME
Wolves vs. Houston
7 p.m. Saturday, Allstate Arena
Wolves vs. San Antonio
3 p.m., Sunday, Allstate Arena
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Weather
SATURDAY 48/33
Oh, no! Chance of snow!
SUNDAY 48/43
No snow, just sunny & cold.
