Chicago - December 03, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Jingle, jingle.

BUY
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
What: Indie designers (Art School Girl, Owly Shadow Puppets, Laura Lombardi Jewelry) rally for a group sale.
Why: Half the proceeds benefit Reason to Give, a charity servicing needy Humboldt Park families.
When: Fri., 5-10 p.m.
Where: Firebelly Design, 2701 W. Thomas St., at Washtenaw Ave., 2nd flr. (773-489-3200).

REGISTER
Buche de Noel & Real Hot Chocolate Class
What: Learn how to make traditional French Yule logs and a chocolate ganache-based version of cocoa.
Why: Put the ass back in class.
When: Dec. 12. Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sign up now.
Where: Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, 600 W. Chicago Ave., at Larrabee St., ste. 860. Register at 866-443-0437 or online at chocolate-academy.com.

LAUGH
Taming of the Flu
What: The Second City’s 97th main stage show skewers everything from health care to Chicago cabbies to Carla Bruni.
Why: Give it a shot.
When: Opens Sun., 7 p.m. Showtimes, Tues.-Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 & 11 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: 1616 N. Wells St., at North Ave. Tickets at 312-337-3992 or online at chitickets.secondcity.com.

PERK UP
Morning-After Brunch at Roof
What: Take the edge off with Italian small-plate dishes from chef Todd Stein.
Why: Fried mortadella and scrambled egg sliders are way better than Advil.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: TheWit, 201 N. State St., at Lake St., 27th flr. (312-239-9501).

SUPPORT
The Seldoms Go to Russia
What: Help the dance troupe attend the International Festival of Contemporary Dance by drinking at Danny’s Tavern. Thirty percent of bar sales go toward the trip.
Why: Percussionist Tim Daisy performs a solo set.
When: Sun., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 1951 W. Dickens Ave., at Damen Ave. (773-489-6457).

Photo: Courtesy of Firebelly Design

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