Hidden agenda
On the agenda: Galit Greenfield baking workshops, 312-912-2723; sweetgalit.com
Pastry school
Check it out if you … wish you knew how to make awesome holiday cookies, want to get some pastry-making tips from a pro, are looking for a party idea that doesn’t just involve sitting around and drinking.
The deets: Pastry chef Galit Greenfield has been teaching baking classes in Chicago for two years. Customers can pick a theme, such as muffins, tarts or cakes, and she’ll design a workshop that can be run in your home, her home or any rented kitchen facility. Greenfield supplies ingredients and tools for the hands-on lessons, and here’s the best part: After the treats are done, everyone gets to eat what they baked. Classes typically run two to three hours and cost $55 per person for groups of six or more or $65 per person for groups of fewer than six. Extra charges may be added for travel and cleaning.
The payoff: Learning new ways to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Saturday
‘Silent Nightmare: A Christmas Dirge’
Uptown
A collection of humorous, seasonal horror stories about disgruntled elves who plot a revolution, a female convict who escapes from prison and attempts to hitchhike home for the holidays and more. 8 p.m. The Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway 773-561-4665. $10.
Sunday
‘Tomatoe/Tomato’
Uptown
The fourth installment of a sitcom-style show in which actors portray a pair of unlikely roommates and their interactions with their landlord and neighbors, complete with commercial breaks. 8 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 24. The Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway. 773-561-4665. $10.
Comix Ball
Old Town
Chicago funnyman Vince Acevedo headlines the fifth annual event. Also features sets by local comics Joey Villagomez, Mike Von, Patrick Chase, Jeannie Doogan, Ryan Budds, Ethan Peldo, Dan Ronan and Lucky Luciano and musical guest North Rock. Specials include $5 Coors Light pitchers and $5 holiday martinis. 8 p.m. Joe’s Bar, 940 W. Weed St. 877-702-6633. $10.
All weekend
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Trash to Treasure
Lincoln Park
Bring in your leftover wrapping paper and help Chicago artist Erik Peterson create a mural that will hang on the wall of the museum. 11 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. Sunday. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. 773-755-5100. Free.
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Rink at Wrigley
Wrigleyville
The parking lot next to the Friendly Confines gets an icy makeover courtesy of new Cubs owners the Ricketts family. BYO skates or rent them for $10. A hot cocoa vendor is on site. Wrigley Field parking lot, 1100 W. Addison St. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. $10.
Millennium Park ice skating
Millennium Park
Warm up your cold body with a few trips around the rink. Millennium Park, 55 N. Michigan Ave. 312-742-1168. Free; $10 skate rental.
Samantha Chicago sale
Gold Coast
Take 50 percent off merchandise from Milly, Rachel Pally, Genetic Denim, Autumn Cashmere and more. Samantha Chicago, 64 E. Walton St., first floor. 312-951-5383.
The Gamer
Who’s playing at home
AHL
Wolves vs. Rockford
3 p.m. Sunday, Allstate Arena, Rosemont
NBA
Bulls vs. New Orleans
7 p.m. Saturday, United Center
NHL
Blackhawks vs. Nashville
6 p.m. Sunday, United Center
