Oh, a fruitcake! You shouldn’t have.
SHOP
Frye Trunk Show & Sale
What: Twenty-five percent off Frye boots for DailyCandy readers.
Why: Cowboy elf says, “Just add chaps.”
When: Trunk show, Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sale, Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Alcala’s Western Wear, 1733 W. Chicago Ave., b/t Paulina & Wood Sts. (312-226-0152).
The Silver Room’s Eighth Anniversary Party
What: DJs, drinks, and 15 percent off jewelry and accessories when you mention DailyCandy.
Why: Look, there’s bling in your stocking.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 1442 N. Milwaukee Ave., b/t Damen Ave. & Wood St. (773-278-7130).
DO
Holiday Xmix Party
What: Karaoke like a robot thanks to a voice-changing vocoder.
Why: Domo arigato, Jingle Bells-o.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St., at Michigan Ave. (312-744-6630).
GO
Holiday Art Fair
What: Paintings, photos, and crafts by local artists for under $100.
Why: Deck the halls.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Volo, 2008 W. Roscoe St., at Damen Ave. (773-562-7303).
EAT
Free Sake
What: Comp carafe of hot sake when you dine in.
Why: More warming than a crackling fire.
When: Thru Dec. 24. Mon.-Thurs., 4:30-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 4:30 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 4:30-10 p.m.
Where: Tsuki, 1441 W. Fullerton Ave., at Janssen Ave. (773-883-8722).