Winter Wonderfest * Hot New Restaurant Openings * Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

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December 1, 2011 • by Margaret Smith, RedEye Editorial Intern Follow us Like us   Upcoming Events  12/1  Thursday We Are Halsted Berlin, Lakeview Catch circus acts, burlesque, drag shows and more at a benefit for LGBT youth center The Crib. Also happening: • Holiday Rock and Roll at Café des Architects • One of a Kind Show at Merchandise Mart • Movember at Hard Rock Café  12/2  Friday Winter Wonderfest Navy Pier, Streeterville Enjoy the Christmas decorations on the Pier at this 11th annual holiday event. Also happening: • The Interview Show at Hideout • First Fridays at the Museum of Contemporary Art • Peppermint Bash at Tzar Ultra Lounge  12/3  Saturday Chicago Skeeball League Tournament Glasscott's, Sheffield Show off your skills in an arcade tournament for the chance to win Bears tickets. Also happening: • Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl at Houndstooth Saloon • Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale at Pulaski Park • Party with an Artist at Co-Prosperity Sphere "A Beer With..." Season 2: King Louie Check out the premiere of a new season of "A Beer With..." featuring Chicago rapper King Louie. @REMIXchicago on Twitter Like free stuff? Ernest likes giving it away. Follow him on Twitter for weekly prizes and freebies. Spotlight of the Week 14 restaurants near holiday shopping Black Friday may be over, but Christmas shopping has just begun. Need to make a pit stop in between stores? Here's where to grab some grub. Sponsored Events + Promotions The Magic of the Nutcracker Genesee Theatre, Waukegan The Magic of the Nutcracker will be presented by Dancenter North on Dec 10 at 3p & Dec 11 at 3p. Don't miss this favorite holiday tradition! Buy tickets here! Victory Ball 2012 Victory Ball 2012 the only NYE event to celebrate from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with a six-hour open bar. For one night only, step out of the ordinary and into the world of extraordinary private loft affairs! Benefits the American Heart Association. Gold tickets $135/VIP $175. Hot Right Now Bar Toma Gold Coast Tony Mantuano's Italian Pizzeria Slurping Turtle River North Noodle bar from Takashi Yagihashi Fizz Bar & Grill Lakeview Drink the 12 beers of Christmas Food Lust on Facebook Check out our Facebook page for daily photos of the hottest dishes in Chicago. Get More from Metromix • Visit us at chicago.metromix.com • Eat & Drink channel on   redeyechicago.com • Sign up for mobile text alerts • Daily features in RedEye • Sign up for our other newsletters • Read The Re-mix from our Wingman

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