Holiday markets galore, a cocktail class and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Dec. 9-11.
EAT
Gift Galleria & Food Truck Extravaganza (Free!)
1457 N. Halsted St. 312-248-8569
The Lincoln Park mall livens up your holiday shopping by hosting live music, food trucks and vendors in their plaza including Gotta B Crepes, Black Garlic North America and The Bleu Olive. 2-8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Free.
DRINK
Holiday Cocktail Class 101
3143 W. Logan Blvd. 773-661-2485
Learn how to make mulled wine, eggnog, flips and other drinks and pick up tips for hosting. You’ll also take home some recipes. 1 p.m. Sunday. $50. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
More Than a Day Job Opening Party (Free!)
2352 N. Milwaukee Ave. 414-758-0192
Enjoy drinks from Pipeworks Brewing Co., Leatherbee Distillery, Suerte Tequila and Seasons Soda while you view works made by more than 40 professional tattoo artists from around the country using other mediums. 6-10 p.m. Friday. Free.
DO
Live Movie Riffing with the Mads
2646 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-3563
Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” screen and mock two different bad movies. 7 and 10 p.m. Friday. $35. Tickets: themadsdec9.brownpapertickets.com
Handmade Market Chicago (Free!)
1035 N. Western Ave. 773-276-3600
Shop for jewelry, handbags, clothing, hot sauce, candles and more from nearly 30 vendors at the monthly market. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Randolph Street’s Holiday Market
1340 W. Washington St. 312-666-1200
Get all your gifts from the 125-plus vendors selling furniture, accessories and art that you can get wrapped for no extra cost. Chef Paul Virant makes an appearance from noon-3 p.m. Sunday to show off his new line of pickled and preserved products and offer suggestions for using them in cocktails and food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $5-$10. Tickets: randolphstreetmarket.com
One Act Festival: Yuletide Genocide
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
Six Chicago area theater companies each present their own spin on a holiday classic including “Love Actually” and “The Gift of the Magi.” 8:15 p.m. Friday. $15. Tickets: stage773.com
Holiday Remix (Free!)
5917 N. Broadway 773-433-8048
More than 80 vendors sell recycled and sustainable arts and crafts including clothing, jewelry and home décor. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Logan Arcade (2410 W. Fullerton Ave. 872-206-2859) offers $2 off pints from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
