ALL WEEKEND
Global Rhythms
MILLENNIUM PARK
Features the North American debut of TAO, a Japanese company that incorporates spectacle, rhythm, movement and music, featuring wadaiko, a traditional Japanese drumming form. 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive. 312-334-7777. $15-$57.
Christkindlmarket Chicago
LOOP
An open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, accessories, clothing and gifts, plus live entertainment. Also features German food and drink such as beer, hot spiced wine, potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, strudel and more. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Dec. 24. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. 312-494-2175. Free.
The Hipmas Carol
SHEFFIELD/DEPAUL
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” gets a “beat” treatment by two storytellers and a jazz guitarist. 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Through Dec. 30. Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-935-6100. $17-$22.
Farewell Umbrella (Au Revoir Parapluie)
NAVY PIER
Acrobat and clown, poet and magician James Thierree (also the grandson of Charlie Chaplin) performs vignettes about everyday life with a cast of acrobats, dancers and musicians. 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Through Dec. 1. Tickets: chicagoshakes.com. Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5600. $42-$56.
Dance Chicago: Jazz Fusion
LAKEVIEW
Performances by jazz, tap, hip-hop and contemporary fusion movement artists. Presented as part of Dance Chicago 2007. 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; Through Sunday. $20. Complete schedule: dancechicago.com. Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. 312-902-1500. 773-935-6860.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
The Santaland Diaries LAKEVIEW
An adaptation of David Sedaris’ humorous and irreverent essay that details his bizarre experiences and struggle to maintain dignity as a Macy’s Christmas elf. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Through Dec. 30. Tickets: ticketmaster.com. Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252. $25.
Saturday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Sing-Along ‘Grease’
LAKEVIEW
Watch the 1978 musical and join in with favorites such as “You’re the One That I Want,” “Summer Nights” and “Greased Lightning.” Includes on-screen lyrics, props and an introduction to the screening. Also, dress up as your favorite character from the film and participate in a pre-show costume parade. 7 p.m. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-6604. Tickets online: ticketweb.com. $15.
Make-A-Wish Toy Drive
MILLENNIUM PARK
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy (or cash) in the outdoor plaza at the fifth annual fundraiser, then warm up with a Wishtini cocktail ($10). Kids’ activities (noon-5 p.m.) include magicians, face painting, ice skating with costumed movie characters ($8 for skate rental) and a kids’ buffet ($7). Noon. Park Grill, 11 N. Michigan Ave. 312-521-7275.
Holy $#!% It’s Christmas!: The Return of Jesus
LINCOLN PARK
A collection of sketches that explore Christmas traditions, the effects of holidays upon relationships and other seasonal topics. 10:30 p.m. Through Dec. 8. $10-$12. The Second City Skybox, 1608 N. Wells St. 312-337-3992.
Crafted Handmade Market of Exquisite and Curious Things: Holiday Edition
LAKEVIEW
Thirty artists and craft merchants sell gift items such as ceramics, recycled jewelry, reclaimed wood oil paintings, reworked clothing and more. 10 a.m. Goose Island Wrigleyville, 3535 N. Clark St. 773-832-9040. Free.
‘You Weren’t There’ screening
PORTAGE PARK
A documentary chronicling the history of Chicago punk from 1977-1984 features footage of Naked Raygun, The Effigies, Big Black, Negative Element and other bands. Afterward, head to Beat Kitchen (2100 W. Belmont Ave.) for live performances by some of the bands featured in the film. 7:30 p.m. Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-736-4050. $10.
Give Peace A Dance
FULTON MARKET
Raise spirits and consciousness at this all-night dance party. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Mankind Project, 1900 W. Fulton St.; givepeaceadance.com. $10 donation.
Sunday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Honky Tonk Bingo
WICKER PARK
Durwood Wilkes heads up this weekly bingo battle, so put on your boots and cowboy hat, and head over. 7:30 p.m. Through March 30. Pontiac Cafe & Bar, 1531 N. Damen Ave. 773-252-7767.
Taylor Negron’s ‘Satellites’
LAKEVIEW
The actor best known for appearances on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and NBC-TV’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” performs stand-up comedy and storytelling accompanied by violinist Lili Haydn. 7 p.m. Tickets: lakeshoretheater.com. Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, 773-472-3492. $25.
Lashonda Katrice Barnett
ANDERSONVILLE
The author of “I Got Thunder: Black Women Songwriters on Their Craft” chats about her work that features a collection of interviews with some of the world’s most influential musicians, such as Nina Simone, Dianne Reeves and Chaka Khan. 4:30 p.m. Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St. 773-769-9299. Free.
THE GAMER WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME
Bears vs. Denver
3:15 p.m. Sunday, Soldier Field
