EAT
Sweateriffic Brunch
Nana 3267 S. Halsted St. 312-929-2486
Hideous holiday attire is the rule at the Ugly Sweater Brunch, where the staff snaps a photo of your god-awful sweater as you dine on such options as chilaquiles ($12) and pumpkin walnut pancakes ($12). Then, the restaurant's Facebook community votes on the most unsightly outfit and the perpetrator of that fashion faux pas wins a $50 Nana gift card. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Last Noel
Chicago French Market 131 N. Clinton St. 312-575-0306
It's the final day of Marche de Noel-inspired by the four-centuries-old French holiday market traditions-where the resident vendors are joined by a roster of visiting artisans selling holiday foods plus jewelry, home decor and toys. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday. No cover.
DRINK
Post-Apocalyptoast
State and Lake at The Wit 201 N. State St. 312-239-9400
So, we survived the end of the world. Now what? For starters, Chicago's Five Rabbit Cerveceria introduces its new Ki' Chun (Mayan for "tasty start") Cerveza con Chanterelles-made with chanterelle mushrooms and fruity New Zealand Rakau hops-so that you can raise your glass to both good beer and a brave new world. 6:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday.
(Free!) Taste the Grape
The Poison Cup 1128 W. Armitage Ave. 773-935-1325
Drop in for tastings of six Spanish and Argentinean wines at the Lincoln Park shop. Like what you sampled? Grab a bottle to take home-or for a last-minute gift-for $15. 6-8 p.m. Friday.
Suit Up
McGee's Tavern 950 W. Webster Ave. 773-868-8073
Get in the spirit of St. Nick at the Santa Shuffle Pub Crawl, where you don a complimentary Santa suit and ride a trolley between six bars-McGee's, Duffy's, Durkin's, Redmond's, Wrightwood Tap and Maeve-with hosted domestic drafts, vodka-apple-cranberry Elf Punch and a buffet at each location. 12-6 p.m. Saturday. $30. Tickets: bar1events.com.
DO
Double Trouble
Hydrate 3458 N. Halsted St. 773-975-9244
Midtangent Productions attempts to make your spirits bright with an R-rated double-feature of holiday comedies-"Santa's Dead," in which Mrs. Claus has a lover and the elves suspect foul play; and "Dirty Carol's Christmas," a musical revue with featured guests and a flirty and dirty host. 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $10.
Chicago House in the House
Hyde Park Records 1377 E. 53rd St. 773-288-6588
Get your groove on at the Christmas House Party and Sale as DJs Ron Trent, Jaytoo, Shon Dervis and Mamabear get down on the decks with house music while you browse vinyl selections, all priced at a 20 percent discount. The festivities also include giveaways and free snacks. 3-8 p.m. Saturday. No cover.
(Free!) Lit Bits
Uncharted Books 2630 N. Milwaukee Ave.
You can BYOB to A Post-Moderately Acceptable Reading Series & End of the World S(h)indig, where co-founders Michael Malito and Ryan O'Malley host live lit by Kathleen Rooney ("Robinson Alone"), poet Michael Swierz and local writers Michael VanCalbergh and Stephanie Dunn, plus live music by Brian Sulpizio from Health & Beauty. You can also BYO apocalyptic haiku to read at the open mic finale. 7 p.m. Friday.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Take your bad self to the annual Krampus Romp-a celebration of naughty children-at Rodan (1530 N. Milwaukee Ave.) from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.
Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.