MONDAY FREEBIE
From drab to fab
Borders Books & Music, 830 N. Michigan Ave. 312-573-0564.
If your wardrobe is in worse shape than the economy, get help from Clinton Kelly. The co-host of TLC’s fashion-advice show “What Not to Wear” discusses his new book “Freakin’ Fabulous” and shares tips on how to make the most of your figure, style and entertaining chops. 7 p.m.
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Tiny bubbles
Eno, 505 N. Michigan Ave. 312-321-8738.
Want to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a first-class bubbly and a bargain basement budget? Discover affordable sparkling wines at Eno-Versity, led by wine directors Scott Harney and Jennifer Bingham. Taste selections such as the Graham Beck Brut that Obama reportedly sipped in celebration at Grant Park on Election Night. Palate-pleasing pairings include French triple cream Delice de Bourgogne cheese and Margie’s Candies’ English toffee. 6 p.m. $25.
Yule be entertained
Morseland, 1218 W. Morse Ave. 773-528-9889.
Get a dose of old-fashioned holiday cheer at Strawdog Theatre Company’s Strawdog Yuletacular, an old-school variety show featuring sketch comedy, a holiday cooking demonstration and (yikes!) a toupee contest. The retro celebration continues with big-band music by The Jenn Rhoads Project, a raffle, silent auction and complimentary appetizer buffet. 7 p.m. $20-$25.
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The eyes have it
Exhale Spa, 945 N. State St. 312-753-6500.
‘Tis the season for a high-voltage look. Learn how to amp up your appearance with a free holiday makeover at Exhale. Resident beauty expert Alessandra Rosa shows you how to use mineral makeup, shape your brows and apply smoky eye shadows for the holiday season. 5 p.m. Free. Reservations required.
Rolling in dough
Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar, 3358 N. Paulina St. 773-248-5222.
Give the pizza delivery guy a rest and learn how to make your own pepperoni, margherita and caponata pies at a pizza cooking class, which includes a cooking demonstration, recipes, two glasses of wine and samples of the finished pies. 7 p.m. $20.
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Fab four
Mahoney’s Pub & Grille, 551 N. Ogden Ave. 312-733-2121.
In the past five weeks, four contestants in Mahoney’s Road to Fame contest out-sang 46 other vocalists with stellar a capella renditions of current hits. Cheer on the four finalists as they sing for the winning title before a panel of judges including columnist Susanna Negovan, Elvis impersonator Mark Hussman, Lovehammers bassist Dino Kourelis and L.A. record producer Rob Christie. The winner gets $500 cash and a trip to L.A. to perform for a talent scout at the club Rush Street. 8 p.m. No cover.
