Art attack
Want to get in touch with your artsy side? Here are five places to get you started.
SATURDAY
Second Saturday Gallery Walk
WICKER PARK/BUCKTOWN
Stroll to several galleries in the neighborhood hosting special receptions. Includes a free shuttle. 6 p.m. Free. 1600 N. Damen Ave. 773-342-6777.
Contemporary Photography Gallery Walk
RIVER NORTH
View three photography exhibits at local galleries, including an exhibition of works by Luis Gonzales Palma and David Plowden, along with vintage photography. 11 a.m. 230 W. Superior St. 847-328-9222. $15.
ALL WEEKEND
One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago
LOOP
See the work of more than 400 juried artists and designers, including handblown glass, jewelry, paintings, sculptures and furniture. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Merchandise Mart, Kinzie and Wells Streets. 800-677-6278. $7-$10.
Annual Bucktown Holiday ArtShow
BUCKTOWN
Browse work by more than 100 artists in a variety of media, including pottery, photography, jewelry, clothing and paintings. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Holstein Park Fieldhouse, 2200 N. Oakley Ave. 773-772-6009. $2.
Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale
WEST TOWN
More than 100 artists display handmade wares. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk St. 773-227-2707. Free.
Handmade Market
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
Browse jewelry, clothing, scarves, handbags, journals and greeting cards made by hand. Noon. Empty Bottle, 1035 N.
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Saturday
DJ AM spins
RIVER NORTH
See the celebrity DJ spin. 9 p.m. Enclave, 220 W. Chicago Ave. 312-654-0234. $20-$30.
Christmas and Winter Beer Tasting
LINCOLN PARK
Sample more than 100 brews from around the world, including seasonal selections from Anchor, Sam Smith, Sierra Nevada, Goose Island and more. Noon. Delilah’s, 2771 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-472-2771. $20.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Free Intro to Yoga
LINCOLN SQUARE
Try a beginning level class and discuss the basic tenets of the practice. 3 p.m. Saturday. Reservations recommended. Bloom Yoga Studio, 4663 N. Rockwell St. 773-463-9642. Free.
First Annual Bad Sweater Party
LAKEVIEW
Show off your cheesiest holiday wear. Includes premium open bar. 9 p.m. Bottle Bar, 950 W. Wolfram St. 773-665-5660. $30.
Armitage Ave. Holiday Parade
LINCOLN PARK
The procession features old-fashioned firetrucks, marching bands, costumed characters, pets and more. Begins at Armitage and Racine Avenues and travels east on Armitage to Halsted Street. 10:30 a.m. Free.
12 Bars of Christmas Neighborhood Tour
WRIGLEYVILLE
Clink drinks at more than 30 Wrigleyville bars with an expected 4,000 participants. Includes admission to each spot, $2 Miller Lite bottles and drafts and other drink specials. 10 a.m. Tickets: tbox12.com. Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St. 773-755-3378. $25-$30.
10pin After 10
RIVER NORTH
Includes two games of bowling plus shoe rental and a late-night food menu. 10 p.m. 10pin bowling lounge, 330 N. State St. 312-644-0300. $10.
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Sunday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Romanian Film Festival of Chicago
LOGAN SQUARE
The inaugural fest features screenings of shorts and feature films, including early and rare works by Cannes film festival’s Palme D’Or award winner Cristian Mungiu (“4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days”) and others. 7 p.m. Through Dec. 13. Stan Mansion, 2408 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-470-8664. $7.
Orisha Song, Rhythm and Dance Class
SOUTH SHORE
This workshop focuses on the fundamentals of a variety of Afro-Cuban folkloric styles. 11:30 a.m. South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive. 312-267-0842. $50-$60 per class.
A Busload of Bellinis, Beer, Brunch and Bah-humbug!
Take a bus ride to Three Floyds Brewery in Munster, Ind., for a private tour, beer tasting and brunch. Afterward, head to Theatre at the Center for a matinee production of “Scrooge! The Musical.” Includes drinks and round-trip transportation. Noon. Tickets: theboozehound.com. Meet at: The Original Rock ‘n’ Roll McDonald’s, 600 N. Clark St. 312-361-0229. $85.
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All weekend
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Tidings of Tap
BEVERLY
Chicago Tap Theatre celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah and the winter season with performances of new and repertory works. 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Beverly Arts Center of Chicago, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. $15-$25.
Chicago at 40: The Band and Its City
GOLD COAST
An exhibit celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary features lyrics, instruments and other items from the band’s archive. 9:30 a.m. Saturday; noon Sunday. Through March 30. Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. 312-642-4600. $12-$14.
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THE GAMER
WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME
Bulls vs. Boston
7:30 p.m. Saturday
United Center
Blackhawks vs. Calgary
6 p.m. Sunday
Allstate Arena
