EAT
Christmas Menu
Brasserie by LM
800 S. Michigan Ave. 312-431-1788
Leave the holiday cooking to the pros and dine on a three-course menu including roasted squash soup, short ribs with spice roasted apples and pumpkin pie. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25. $35.
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Piccolo Sogno Due
340 N. Clark St. 312-822-0077
Chefs Tony Priolo and Gabriel Hernandez celebrate Christmas the Italian way by preparing seafood specials including lobster risotto ($24), smoked salmon-stuffed pasta ($20) and roasted Blue Point oysters ($14). 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.
DRINK
End of Year Champagne Tasting Holiday Party
IO Urban Roofscape
127 W. Huron St. 312-374-1830
Find the perfect bubbly to toast with on New Year's Eve by sampling varieties from seven champagne houses paired with cheese and meat. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 $25-$35. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Rock and Roll Christmas
Lotties
1925 W. Cortland St. 773-489-0738
The Bucktown bar plays classic and modern holiday rock music and serves seasonal cocktails including hot toddies ($7) and cold cinnamon cider ($10) at this annual holiday bash. 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25. No cover.
DO
'I And You'
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 773-728-7529
See the Chicago premiere of Lauren Gunderson's play about two classmates who make a strong connection while collaborating on a school project about the poetry of Walt Whitman. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 28. $35. Tickets: redtwist.org
Joe Kilgallon
Timothy O'Toole's
622 N. Fairbanks Court 312-642-0700
The Chicago native and member of Comedians You Should Know returns from Los Angeles to record his debut standup album. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. $10-$15. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Christmas Carol-oke
Bub City
435 N. Clark St. 312-610-4200
Show off your ugliest holiday sweater and your singing voice for a shot at winning tickets to the barbecue spot's New Year's Eve bash and a $100 gift certificate. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Dec. 24. No cover.
MatzoBall
Blackfinn Ameripub
65 W. Kinzie St. 312-836-0290
Mingle with other Jewish singles and dance to DJ sets at the 28th annual holiday bash, which takes place in 14 cities around the country. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. $20. Tickets: matzoball.org
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Christmas Menu
Brasserie by LM
800 S. Michigan Ave. 312-431-1788
Leave the holiday cooking to the pros and dine on a three-course menu including roasted squash soup, short ribs with spice roasted apples and pumpkin pie. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25. $35.
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Piccolo Sogno Due
340 N. Clark St. 312-822-0077
Chefs Tony Priolo and Gabriel Hernandez celebrate Christmas the Italian way by preparing seafood specials including lobster risotto ($24), smoked salmon-stuffed pasta ($20) and roasted Blue Point oysters ($14). 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.
DRINK
End of Year Champagne Tasting Holiday Party
IO Urban Roofscape
127 W. Huron St. 312-374-1830
Find the perfect bubbly to toast with on New Year's Eve by sampling varieties from seven champagne houses paired with cheese and meat. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 $25-$35. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Rock and Roll Christmas
Lotties
1925 W. Cortland St. 773-489-0738
The Bucktown bar plays classic and modern holiday rock music and serves seasonal cocktails including hot toddies ($7) and cold cinnamon cider ($10) at this annual holiday bash. 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25. No cover.
DO
'I And You'
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 773-728-7529
See the Chicago premiere of Lauren Gunderson's play about two classmates who make a strong connection while collaborating on a school project about the poetry of Walt Whitman. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 28. $35. Tickets: redtwist.org
Joe Kilgallon
Timothy O'Toole's
622 N. Fairbanks Court 312-642-0700
The Chicago native and member of Comedians You Should Know returns from Los Angeles to record his debut standup album. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. $10-$15. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Christmas Carol-oke
Bub City
435 N. Clark St. 312-610-4200
Show off your ugliest holiday sweater and your singing voice for a shot at winning tickets to the barbecue spot's New Year's Eve bash and a $100 gift certificate. 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Dec. 24. No cover.
MatzoBall
Blackfinn Ameripub
65 W. Kinzie St. 312-836-0290
Mingle with other Jewish singles and dance to DJ sets at the 28th annual holiday bash, which takes place in 14 cities around the country. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. $20. Tickets: matzoball.org
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Got a sweet tooth? Buy a ticket for Candy Crush Crawl on Feb. 7 in Wrigleyville at candycrushcrawl.com.
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