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The Dirty Social
West Town
Renowned DJ Eleven of The Rub spins hip-hop, R&B, disco, reggae and more. 9 p.m. Butterfly Social Club, 722 W. Grand Ave. 312-666-1695. No cover
Moroccan night
West Town
Includes a buffet of Mediterranean fare, cocktails and a belly-dancing lesson and show. 7 p.m. Cafe Ciao, 939 W. Madison St. 312-850-2426. $40.
* Ultimate Fighting Championship 92 Viewing Party
Lakeview
Watch the mixed martial arts fight on a big screen live from Madison Square Garden. Don Gibb of “Revenge of the Nerds” hosts with special guest UFC veteran Shonie Carter. 8 p.m. Reservations recommended. Trader Todd’s, 3216 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-348-3250. $50
Mike Epps and Bruce Bruce
South Loop
Features sets by Epps (HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and films including “Next Friday” and “All About the Benjamins”) and Bruce (“Comedy Central Presents” and MTV’s “Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N’ Out”). 8 p.m. Arie Crown Theatre at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive 312-559-1212. $70.50-$90.50
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* Bad sweater party
Lincoln Park
Wear your most hideous holiday top for a chance to win a Nintendo Wii and other prizes, then leave it behind to be donated to the Salvation Army. 9 p.m. Lion Head Pub/The Apartment, 2251 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-348-5100. No cover.
Sunday suppers & silent movies
Near South Side
Features a rotating menu of family-style comfort food and classic films. Also, Sunday is “no corkage fee” night, so BYOB. Open end. $21; $9 for kids younger than age 12. Room 21, 2110 S. Wabash Ave. 312-328-1198.
Winter pageant redux
West Town
Redmoon Theater remounts its long-running spectacle featuring seven masked characters who journey through changing landscapes that represent the four seasons. Expect large scale sets, puppets and songs. 5 p.m. Through Jan. 4. $10-$15. Redmoon Central, 1463 W. Hubbard St. 312-850-8440 ext. 111.
‘Sunday School Cinema’ and ‘Dick O’Day’s Big Lovely Holiday Bingo’
Lincoln Park
From Vicki Quade comes a new interactive comedy in which a strict nun reviews popular films. Former “Wild Chicago” host O’Day hosts a holiday-themed, interactive game show. 3 p.m. Royal George Theatre Center, 1641 N. Halsted St. 312-988-9000. $35
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Everything Spring menu
Wicker Park
The menu features the best dishes from the restaurant’s menu from the last seven years. Menu items include tuna nicoise; lemongrass-coconut soup; scallops with braised oxtail; and Thai coffee panna cotta. 5:30 p.m.; Through Dec. 31. Spring, 2039 W. North Ave. 773-395-7100.
Kwanzaa observance program
Illinois Medical District
The weeklong celebration opens each day with a traditional Kwanzaa ritual and principle, followed by live dance, music and other performances. 10 a.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. Sunday; Through Jan. 1. Malcolm X Community College, 1900 W. Van Buren St. 312-850-7152. Free.
* Chinese New Year Spectacular
West Loop
This touring show features more than a dozen classical Chinese dances performed with a live orchestra and vocalists. 2 and 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sunday. Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. 312-419-0033. $38-$198
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THE GAMER
Who’s playing at home
Wolves vs. Milwaukee
7 p.m., Allstate Arena
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* HIDDEN AGENDA
Guitar Friends Studio recitals at Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood Ave., 773-465-8005; heartlandcafe.com
Check it out if you … enjoy a wide range of music, want to see more Chicago performers without paying for anything but dinner or have been considering taking guitar lessons and need some extra inspiration.
The details: For almost a year, students and teachers at Guitar Friends Studio have been getting together at Heartland Cafe to have dinner and show off their skills. The free performances usually start about 7:30 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month, though the schedule is flexible (the next one is Sunday). You’ll find about a dozen performers, primarily high-school students and twentysomethings, playing everything from punk rock to classical to folk on acoustic and electric guitars. The shows typically get some singers and other instruments involved and sometimes include keyboard, violin and banjo. The setting is really casual with people socializing and eating between sets and even guests from the audience occasionally getting up to perform. Students are encouraged to present original music and lyrics, so you can look out for some new material.
The payoff: Expanding your musical horizons while saving your money for a good meal.
