March comes in like a lion. Here are the mane events.

DO
Second Annual Chiditarod
What: Tear through the streets with tricked-out shopping carts in this take on the annual Alaskan dogsled race.
Why: Juneau you want to win.
When: Sat. Registration, 11 a.m.; race, 12:30 p.m.
Where: At the corner of Hubbard St. & Wolcott Ave. Preregister online at chiditarod.org.

Winter Delights Stitching Salon
What: Free drop-in knitting lessons and lunchtime knitting circles.
Why: You’re in the loop.
When: Mon.-Fri. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Knitting basics workshops (reservations required), Sat., 3-5 p.m.
Where: 72 E. Randolph St., b/t Wabash & Michigan Aves. (312-744-2400).

Meals on Wheels King of the River
What: Benefit features no-limit Texas hold ’em, cocktails, tapas, and live jazz.
Why: It’ll be a full house.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall, 78 E. Washington St., at N. Garland Ct. Tickets online at mealsonwheelschicago.org.

HEAR
Traffic Jam: The Making of a Chef
What: Chef Grant Achatz and food writer Michael Ruhlman discuss the celeb chef phenomenon.
Why: Don’t take him for Grant-ed.
When: Sun. at 3 p.m.
Where: Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., at North Ave. (312-335-1650). Tickets online at steppenwolf.org.

SEE
Fin de Siecle
What: New drawings, installations, paintings, performances, sculptures, and videos by emerging artists Jared Deery, Christopher Martino, Marta Pierobon, and Yoko Ohashi.
Why: You want au courant.
When: Thru Apr. 15. Opening reception, Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Estudiotres Chicago, 5205 N. Clark St., at Foster Ave. (773-271-0533).