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1. YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS
Sure it’s gimmicky, but fans of “One Tree Hill” (8 p.m., WGN-Ch. 9) will appreciate this new episode. Not only was it written by star Chad Michael Murray — a.k.a. Lucas — but it also has a 1940s “Casablanca” theme, with Karen’s Cafe done up like a nightclub.
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2. ROBOTIC
The “Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class” robot, Wall-E, says nothing for the first 25 minutes of this film named for him and yet somehow endears himself to moviegoers young and old. Beginning today, the Pixar film is available on DVD and Blu-Ray.
3. GODIE, GODIE
In the 1970s and ’80s, Lee Godie, artist and bag lady, often could be seen selling her paintings along Michigan Avenue. Now, in an ongoing exhibit, “Lee Godie: Finding Beauty,” some 100 of her watercolors and photo-booth self-portraits can be seen Tuesdays through Saturdays through Jan. 3 at Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-243-9088; art.org.
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4. TURKEY 101
Learn turkey basics, including how to buy, thaw, prep and roast your bird in this demonstration class presented by the experts at Kendall College. On the menu: roast turkey with gravy, stuffing with fennel, chestnuts and pancetta, maple-roasted sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pudding and more. The $45 fee includes food tastings and wine. 6 to 8 p.m. 900 N. North Branch St. Call 312-752-2196 or visit spiceup.kendall.edu.
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5. SWING TIME
Jazz X-Tet director Mwata Bowden brings together two former classmates and Chicago jazz legends, Jimmy Ellis and T.S. Galloway, in a homage to their high school teacher and musical mentor, Walter Dyett. 8 p.m. at Fulton Recital Hall, 1010 E. 59th St., 4th floor. Free. 773-702-8484 or music.uchicago.edu/events.
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6. WELCOME BACK, SCROOGE
When the Goodman Theatre first staged the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” 31 years ago, the Chicago Tribune reviewer raved that “magic took over the show.” The magic is back through Dec. 31 at 170 N. Dearborn St. For tickets, call the box office at 312-443-3800 or visit goodmantheatre.org.
7. STARS OVER VOLO
The Lake County Astronomical Society will host a free public astronomy program at 8:30 p.m. at the Volo Bog Visitor Center, 28478 W. Brandenburg Rd., Ingleside. The program will feature a recap of the year’s most important events in astronomy and space exploration. A star party follows (weather permitting) at 9:30. lcas-astronomy.org or 815-344-1294.
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8. AN EVENING WITH BOB
Spend an evening with the legendary Bob Newhart at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. 8 p.m.; tickets are $37.50 to $65 and can be purchased via the Genesee Theatre box office at www.geneseetheatre.com or 847-782-2366, at Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 312-559-1212 or ticketmaster.com.
9. GET HOPPING
Lindy Hop icons Steven Mitchell and Virginie lead classes Saturday and Sunday in Lindy hop, swing, jazz, blues and soul dance for intermediate and advanced-level students. Cost is $140 for all classes. Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd. For information, svinchicago.com or 773-267-6010.
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10. A screening and discussion of Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” will be led by University of Chicago professor Ted Cohen as part of the Facets Seminar Series; 10 a.m. at Facets Multi-Media, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Free for Facets Patron Circle members, $10 for non-members, $5 for students; www.facets.org.
