There is no shortage of places to eat, drink, be merry — and shop! — this weekend.
SATURDAY
1. Do-Division Holiday Walk
EAST VILLAGE/UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
Browse discounted merchandise and participate in special events at 30 neighborhood boutiques along West Division Street. 11 a.m. Division Street from Ashland Avenue to Leavitt Street. 773-384-2672. Free.
2. Holiday house tour and boutique
NORWOOD PARK
Check out six historical houses in the neighborhood and shop handmade gifts by local artisans. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Norwood Park Field House, 5801 N. Natoma Ave. $25.
ALL WEEKEND
3. Lincoln Square Holiday Festival
LINCOLN SQUARE
This fest beneath a heated tent features a tree lighting ceremony, food and drink vendors and more. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-728-3890. Free.
4. Holiday DEPART-ment
FULTON MARKET
Find one-of-a-kind jewelry, accessories, clothing, stationery, glassware, handbags and more among the handmade wares here. Cash only (an ATM is on site). 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Contact: depart-ment.com. AV-aerie, 2000 W. Fulton St. Suite 310. 312-342-6280. Free.
5. Cornelia Arts Holiday Show
ROSCOE VILLAGE
Browse handmade gift items from more than 40 local artists. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave. 773-935-8094. Free.
6. Holiday on Halsted
LAKEVIEW
Browse shops along North Halsted Street with complimentary refreshments, entertainment, singing carolers and a prize giveaway. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Halsted Street between Briar Street and Irving Park Road. 773-871-1810. Free.
7. Christkindlmarket Chicago
LOOP
An open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, accessories, clothing and gifts. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Dec. 24. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. 312-494-2175. Free.
ALL WEEKEND
Crispin Glover appearance and film screening
LAKEVIEW
The actor presents live dramatic narration and images from his books and introduces his feature film “It is Fine! Everything is Fine,” its Chicago premiere. 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-6604. $17-$20.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Doc Film Series HYDE PARK
Playing this weekend: “Transformers” and “Superbad.” 6:15, 9 and 11:45 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St. 773-702-8575. $5.
SATURDAY
‘Amazing Race’ casting call
ELMHURST
CBS show “Amazing Race” seeks pairs of teams to cast its next season. Bring a completed application, found at cbs.com. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Champion Windows, Siding & Patio Rooms, 549 W. Lake St., Elmhurst.
Red Ribbon Gospel Comedy Bash
HYDE PARK
See funnymen Jermaine Johnson, Lil Rel and Steve Brown. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: chicagolaughathon.com. Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive. 847-769-3459. $30.
Comedy at Kate’s
ANDERSONVILLE
Features a rotating line-up of female performers, free coffee and special deals on new and used books. 7 p.m. Kate the Great’s Book Emporium, 5550 N. Broadway. 773-561-1932. $10 suggested donation.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
63rd Street Holiday Parade
SOUTHWEST SIDE
The annual event features marching bands, costumed characters, floats and more along 63rd Street, from Tripp Avenue east to Oakley Avenue. 1:30 p.m. Free. 773-436-1000 ext. 109.
Wine Auction
GOLD COAST
Sample and bid on old world wines from The Verlin Collection. 9 a.m. Tru, 676 N. St. Clair St. 312-482-9996. Free admission.
SUNDAY
Champagne and Sparkling Wines Festival
RIVER NORTH
Sample more than 20 bubbly vintages. 4 p.m. Cyrano’s Bistrot and Wine Bar, 546 N. Wells St. 312-467-0546. $59.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Spertus Open House
SOUTH LOOP
Includes tours, discussions, food and performances by Redmoon Theater. 10 a.m. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 610 S. Michigan Ave. 312-322-1700. Free.
Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
Thousands of volunteer riders deliver toys to the Marine Corps Reserve Center at Foster Avenue and Troy Street. Non-riders can bring toys to the Dan Ryan Woods, the Marine Corps Reserve Center, or anywhere along the Western Avenue parade route, from 83rd Street north to Foster Avenue. 9:30 a.m. 773-866-8697. Free. Toy donation required (no stuffed animals).
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THE GAMER: WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME THIS WEEKEND
Bulls vs. Charlotte
7:30 p.m. Saturday, United Center
Wolves vs. Iowa
7 p.m. Saturday, Allstate Arena
Bears vs. N.Y. Giants
3:15 p.m. Sunday, Soldier Field
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SATURDAY
32/32
Ice pellets
SUNDAY
43/24
Rain
