Don’t feel like going to the cineplex? Here are three alternatives
SUNDAY
‘Six Degrees of Sunday’ movies
LAKEVIEW
Come early for a food or drink special that hints to each week’s film title. Be the first to guess the night’s film correctly and win a free appetizer. Film screenings begin at 8 p.m. Sheffield’s, 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-281-4989. No cover
‘Meeting Resistance’ screening
BEVERLY
See this documentary about the Iraq war from the perspective of the Iraqi insurgents. A post-screening discussion with filmmakers Steve Connors and Molly Bingham follows. 3 p.m. Beverly Arts Center of Chicago, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. $5-$7.
ALL WEEKEND
‘Helvetica’ screening LOOP
See why Gary Hustwit’s documentary saluting the popular font is an underground hit. 3, 4:45, 6:30 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday; 4 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St. 312-846-2800. $5-$9.
Saturday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Thrill Jockey Records Birthday
LOGAN SQUARE
Local indie label is throws a birthday party with help from label mates Archer Prewitt, Pit er Pat, and many more. 7 p.m. Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd. 773-252-6179. $25.
Small Print Show and Holiday Open House
LINCOLN SQUARE
Browse small works on paper and handmade gifts by more than 40 artists. Noon. Chicago Printmakers Collaborative, 4642 N. Western Ave. 773-293-2070. Free.
Risotto 101
and More!
RIVER NORTH
Learn how to prepare a holiday meal with chef Eric Smith. Includes samples, beer and wine. 3 p.m. Reservations required. Citizen Bar, 364 W. Erie St. 312-640-1156. $35.
Noche Cubana
UPTOWN
DJ Leyva spins Afro-Cuban music and Grupo Tarima Son plays live
folkloric Mexican music. 9 p.m. Cuentos Foundation, 6321 N. Clark St. 773-761-4165. Free.
Prepare to Pong
LAKEVIEW
A beer pong tournament with prizes for the winners and four hours of unlimited Coors Light and Point Lager. 8 p.m. The Ashland, 2824 N. Ashland Ave. 773-549-3333. $25.
‘The Sweater
that Stole Christmas’
Bar Crawl
WICKER PARK/BUCKTOWN
Wear your tackiest holiday top to this inaugural walking crawl and fundraiser. 2-8 p.m. Begins at Plan B, 1635 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-252-2680. Suggest donation: $5-$20.
Sunday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
‘Get a Grip
on Your
Health and Sports’ Day
LAKEVIEW
Try sports and fitness classes including yoga, golf, Pilates, fitness, kickboxing and more. Includes lunch. 10 a.m. Hamlin Park, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave. 773-592-6405. Free.
Massage
and Mimosas
DOWNTOWN
Get a 30-minute massage for $50 (normally priced at $65) and a mimosa. 11 a.m. Eshe Day Spa and Salon, 8 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 200. 312-629-0376.
All weekend
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Woman Made Gallery Holiday Bazaar
RIVER WEST
Browse works by more than 90 artisans. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Woman Made, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-738-0400.
Free admission.
Modern Vintage Holiday Market
LINCOLN PARK
More than 75 vendors offer vintage designer handbags, estate jewelry, decorative objects and housewares, cuff links, antique train sets, fountain pens and more. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Old Tower Records store, 2301 N. Clark St. 312-951-9939. $10.
Connoisseur’s Grand Opening Weekend
WEST TOWN
The new wine bar and restaurant launches with a three-day celebration featuring complimentary wine, champagne and food samples, DJ sets and giftbags. 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Connoisseur, 1041 W. Grand Ave.
312-738-3055.
No cover.
THE GAMER
WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME
Blackhawks vs. Florida
6 p.m. Sunday UNITED CENTER
