Nature Nuts! at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, 10-11 a.m.
Explore the nature museum through outdoor walks, hands-on crafts, songs and stories. Dress for the weather and dress to get messy. The class is $10 for members and their children or $15 for non-members and their children.
Shakey Graves at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., 9 p.m.
Alejandro Rose Garcia, known as Shakey Graves when taking the stage, has a powerful sound that earned him a spot on National Public Radio's list of "10 Artists Music Fans Should've Known in 2012." Sean Rowe and Esme Patterson will also perform in the 21-and-older show. Tickets are $15.
Brew Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., 5:30-9 p.m.
Drink in the holiday cheer by sampling more than a dozen craft beers at Brewlights, sponsored by Louis Glunz Beer. Food will be sold along with additional pours of your favorite brews. The beer list includes Great Lakes Christmas Ale, Stiegl Goldbrau, Hirter Morchl, Delirium Noel, Anchor Christmas and many more. Tickets are $40 in advance of $50 the day of the event. Tickets for designated drivers are $15.
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