To shop
Bundle up and benefit pooches with the Scarf for Arfs campaign through the Windy City Animal Foundation through January. The $30 scarves are available at windycityanimals.org, and proceeds support the care of rescued animals.
To bake
Bake for the holidays (and cut a few corners) with cookie dough from The Chopping Block (4747 N. Lincoln Ave.). Cookies come in four flavors, and each box ($8.50) makes 15 cookies and includes baking instructions.
To hear
The storytelling impresarios from Serendipity Theatre’s 2nd Story series host the Literary Gangs of Chicago series at the cafe in the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 E. Chicago Ave.) at 6 p.m. Tuesday, combining stories, wine and music. Free.
Cool rider
Need a new accessory for those chinos? The Gap has collaborated with Vespa for a limited edition LX50 ($5,999) decorated with the Gap’s holiday stripe. Special order before Sunday at gap.com/vespa.
