ROSCOE VILLAGE — You could spend the Friday after Thanksgiving queuing up outside a big box store before the sun rises and your turkey's been digested or you could sleep in and shop local, where plenty of deals abound.
Here's a sampling of the discounts we found.
The Denim Lounge, 2039 W. Roscoe St.: The entire store is 30 percent off, including already marked-down items, from 9-10 a.m. Friday. During the rest of the day, the more you spend, the more you save. Spend up to $200, get 20 percent off; spend up to $400, get 25 percent off; spend up to $600, get 30 percent off; spend more than $600, get 35 percent off. Free sunglasses to anyone who makes a purchase of $50 or more, while supplies last.
Little Threads children's clothing store, 2033 W. Roscoe St.: Winter coats are 40 percent off.
Alex's Music Studio, 2129 W. Belmont Ave.: Buy eight lessons, get two free — lessons range from $35 for half-hour sessions to $65 per hour. Buy a first lesson for $5, a savings of $10.
Knit 1 yarn shop, 3823 N. Lincoln Ave.: All black yarn is 20 percent off.
Steve Quick Jewelers, 4710 N. Lincoln Ave.: Get a whopping 60 percent off select vintage and designer pieces from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 50 percent off from 3:30-7 p.m.
Savory Spice Shop, 4753 N. Lincoln Ave.: Buy three gift packs, get one free. The offer is good Friday through Sunday.
The Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave.: Pick up a copy of the shop's holiday catalog, which contains a 20-percent-off coupon.
Flirty Cupcakes, 4631 N. Lincoln Ave.: Buy a dessert, get a free cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
Ruff Haus Pets, 4652 N. Rockwell Ave.: In honor of the shop's 14th anniversary, take 14 percent off merchandise, excluding pet food.
Fine Wine Brokers, 4621 N. Lincoln Ave.: Enjoy a free tasting featuring Spanish wines, 1-4 p.m.
Sacred Art, 4619 N. Lincoln Ave.: Dip your hand into the choose-your-discount fish bowl and get 5 percent to 25 percent off your purchase during the shop's happy hour promotion, 5-7 p.m. Wine and live music by local band Pet Theories will add to the festive mood.
Chroma K8 Beautique, 5425 N. Lincoln Ave.: Receive a free gift with service or purchase. Take 20 percent off retail products, excluding handmade merchandise.
Merz Apothecary, 4716 N. Lincoln Ave.: On Friday and Saturday, get a free eye balm ($51.95 value) with any purchase of Dr. Hauschka products totaling $100 or more. Merz' Q Brothers men's store is also slated for a Black Friday opening.
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