Crafts and manicures for a good cause at Revival Food Hall, a horror movie marathon at The Vic Theatre and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Dec. 16-18.
EAT
Crepes Sunday Supper
1220 W. Webster Ave. 773-883-1313
A two-course menu inspired by executive chef and co-owner Sandra Holl’s latest trip to Paris features house-milled buckwheat galette filled with caramelized onions, raclette cheese and ham and topped with mixed greens, and a sweet crepe with quince butter, honey ice cream and almonds. Hard cider is included. 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday. $25. Tickets: squareup.com/market/floriole
DRINK
Ugly Christmas Sweater Brunch
3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111
Sip $7 seasonal Stoli martinis or take advantage of a $14.95 drink package while enjoying performances by Diva Madam X, festive tunes and holiday films. The person wearing the most hideous holiday attire wins $100. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
The Grinch Who Gave Back Christmas
56 W. Illinois St. 312-644-7600
Alicia Roman and Marley Kayden of NBC 5 emcee the sixth annual benefit for the Brain Injury Association of Illinois, which includes cocktails, passed desserts and music from Apollo Xo. 8-11 p.m. Saturday. $40. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Crafts & Drafts
125 S. Clark St. 773-999-9411
Donate $10 to Toys for Toys and you’ll receive beer samples from local breweries or the chance to decorate an ornament and make your own holiday cards. A $20 donation gets you both and donating an unwrapped, new toys gives you $10 off. You can also take advantage of a $15 martini and manicure special from Beauty Bar, decorate gingerbread men for an additional $5 donation, or pick up food from a bakery takeover by Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. No cover.
DO
Queer, Ill + Okay (Free!)
1802 W. Berenice Ave. 252-220-0269
The annual interdisciplinary performance series incorporating music, spoken word, dance and theater showcases new works about the relationship between queerness, the body and chronic illness. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free. RSVP: oracle.yapsody.com
A Renaissance Christmas
3502 N. Elston Ave. 773-742-5420
A very old-fashioned variety show features performances by Court & Country, Shakespeare All-Stars, the Prop Thtr dance ensemble, juggler Brad French and others. 7 p.m. Sunday. $20. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Concert for Peace: Politics, Poetry, Prayer
1240 W. Randolph St. 312-726-3846
Fulcrum Point New Music Project’s 18th annual holiday concert features pop-minimalist music from David Lang, Terry Riley and Ted Hearne plus political spoken word poetry by Stella Binion and Malcolm London. 4 p.m. Sunday. $10-$20. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
A Terror in the Aisles Christmas Show
Brew & View at The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-472-0449
A horror movie marathon features screenings of “The Thing,” “Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” and “They Live” plus autograph signings by actor Mark Patton, vintage trailers, short films, vendors and a charity auction for Vital Bridges. 5 p.m. Sunday; doors open at 4 p.m. $12-$15. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Circa (521 N. Rush St. 312-645-1500) offers light bites such as bacon-wrapped bay scallops with sweet chili sauce and cocktails including hot butter rum and a maple-bourbon old fashioned for $9 from 4-6 p.m. daily.
