ALL WEEKEND
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New Year’s Eve Dress Sale
WICKER PARK
Get 50 percent off nearly 100 cocktail dresses from Madison Marcus, Dallin Chase and Rachel Palley (of Oprah’s “favorite things”), among others. 11 a.m. Saturday; noon Sunday. Plein Aire, 2036 W. Division St. 773-227-3772.
Holiday Sports Festival
NEAR SOUTH SIDE
This extravaganza features an indoor playground, interactive activities such as wall climbing, martial arts, tumbling, floor hockey and tennis; demonstrations and lectures, tournaments and sports clinics. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive. 312-744-3315. Free.
Ice skating
MILLENNIUM PARK
Warm up with a few rounds on the outdoor rink. Call in advance for availability (private parties may change hours slightly). 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park, 55 N. Michigan Ave. 312-742-5222. Free. Skate rental $9.
Christmas special at The Beer Bistro
WEST TOWN
In honor of the holiday, the bar serves up 12 special seasonal bottle beers every day in December. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Beer Bistro, 1061 W. Madison St. 312-433-0013. No cover.
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
LOOP
An international cast of aerialists, contortionists, “vine” swingers, strongmen and acrobats depict adventures in an enchanted forest. 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. 312-462-6350. $20-$57.50.
Holly Days: American Pastimes
MILLENNIUM PARK
Workshops and art-making projects for all ages. All programs are held in the Kraft Education Center. 11 a.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. Sun.; Through Sun. Free with general admission, $7-$12. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave. 312-443-3600.
Drawn from the Home of Henry Darger
HYDE PARK
A showcase of collages, watercolor drawings, art supplies and photographs of the janitor and self-taught artist from Chicago. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. 773-702-0200. Free.
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Kwanzaa Celebration
WEST TOWN
The annual ceremony features African dancing, drumming, spoken word, gospel singing (Sunday), magic, stilt walkers and a marketplace. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Free. Malcolm X Community College, 1900 W. Van Buren St. 312-850-7000.
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SATURDAY
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The2ndHand release party
LINCOLN SQUARE
In honor of the lit mag’s latest edition, hear readings by Spencer Dew, Lauren Pretnar, Kate Duva and Todd Dills. 7 p.m. The Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-293-2665. Free.
LaSalle Bank Classic Film Series
PORTAGE PARK
This weekend, see “All About Eve.” 8 p.m. LaSalle Theatre at LaSalle Bank, 4901 W. Irving Park Rd. 312-904-9442. $3-$5.
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SUNDAY
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‘Get a Grip on Your Health’ Day LAKEVIEW
Professional instructors lead 30-minute sports and fitness classes in yoga, golf, Pilates, fitness, tai chi, tennis, kickboxing and more. 10 a.m. Hamlin Park, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave. 773-592-6405. Free.
‘Six Degrees of Sunday’ movies
LAKEVIEW
Be the first to correctly guess the night’s film and win a free appetizer. 8 p.m. Sheffield’s, 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-281-4989. No cover.
Laughing matters
Need some comic relief? You’re in luck
SATURDAY
Tom Wilson
OLD TOWN
Best known as Biff from the film “Back to the Future.” 7 and 9 p.m. Zanies, 1548 N. Wells St. 312-337-4027. $25 plus a two-item food or beverage minimum.
Hank August Presents: Mother of a Memoir
OLD TOWN
The troupe performs sketches based on our perceptions of our moms, what they were like before we came along and how we’re turning into them. Midnight. Donny’s Skybox Theatre, 1608 N. Wells St. 312-337-3992. $8-$10.
SUNDAY
Mikey O’s Third Annual Comix Ball
LINCOLN PARK
Watch 12 comedians perform 3-minute sets featuring their best material of the year. 8 p.m. Joe’s Bar, 940 W. Weed St. 773-895-8978. $10.
John Caponera
OLD TOWN
One of the original Italian Kings of Comedy and the host of “Jocks” and “Talk II.” 8 p.m. Zanies, 1548 N. Wells St. 312-337-4027. $25 plus a two-item food or beverage minimum
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THE GAMER
WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME this weekend
Wolves vs. Quad City
7 p.m. Saturday, Allstate Arena
Bears vs. New Orleans
Noon Sunday, Soldier Field
Blackhawks vs. L.A.
6 p.m. Sunday, United Center
