Hot sauce poetry, ‘Bananas’ shows, and breakfast runs
By Sidney Madden | @sidney_madden_
Hey, friends!
These weeks go by fast, but these weekends go by faster, right?
In between rest and fun, I think I might make another Tribune holiday cookie recipe. And if anyone has any good recipes to share, don’t be shy. It is the most wonderful time of the year after all — festive baking season 🍪
💡 SOMETHING TO KNOW
▪️ You have indeed been waiting longer for your bus or train: The CTA has been running fewer during the pandemic. [Chicago Tribune]
▪️ Another Bulls player was sidelined because of the team’s COVID outbreak. [ESPN]
▪️ The original artist of the Little Village “Virgen de Guadalupe” mural is restoring the piece 20 years later. [South Side Weekly]
▪️ Did you know the Chicago Reader is accepting nominations for best local podcast and newsletter? Gosh, who ever could you nominate? (Hint hint, wink wink: City Cast Chicago 🤓) [Chicago Reader]
▪️ This week’s must-read.
✅ SOMETHING TO EAT, SEE, & DO
🌶️ FRIDAY: Hot sauce poetry slam in Washington Park
Be inspired by performers Oxigen Tha Poet, Royal R’Kitec, and more at the open mic at 208 E. 51st Street from 7:30–10 p.m.
🎪 SATURDAY & SUNDAY: CirquesExperience in Rogers Park, Uptown
Bring the kids to watch acrobats and gymnasts fly through the air at the holiday show at Willye B. White Park Saturday at 7 p.m. and Chase Park Sunday at 4 p.m.
🍌 SATURDAY: ‘Bananas’ live podcast taping in Wicker Park
See comedian Kurt Braunohler’s stand-up set followed by a live taping of his bananas podcast with co-host Scotty Landes at the Den at 8 p.m.
👟 SUNDAY: Read & run in Bronzeville
See the sights and sounds of professor Marcia Chatelain’s “South Side Girls” on a five-mile run with your favorite book-running club Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Fuel up at Peach’s afterward!
🎄 SUNDAY: Greektown Christmas tree lighting Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and hear Greek Christmas carols at the lighting ceremony at Elysian Field Sunday from 3–4 p.m. Plus, see all the karavákia, or little decorated boats, on display at local businesses through the new year.
🎧 SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO
Catch up on this week’s episodes.
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