UPTOWN AND ANDERSONVILLE — Looking to get in the holiday spirit this weekend? Or just get out of the house?
Here are some fun things happening in the neighborhood:
Army vs. Navy at Crew: The Black Knights battle the Midshipmen Saturday. Crew Bar and Grill will have the game on with sound and will offer 20-percent of food for active and retired service members with ID. 2 p.m. Saturday. Crew Bar and Grill, 4804 N. Broadway.
Base Line Holiday Market: A collective of second generation Asian-Americans are coming together to turn Argyle Street into a unique holiday market featuring live art, vendors, musical performances and food. The market aims to showcase the "diversity and vibrancy of Chicago's Uptown community." For more information click here. 3-9 p.m. Saturday. Argyle Street train station.
Complete Your Holiday Shopping in the Neighborhood: Holiday shopping stressing you out already? Check out some gifts you can buy without leaving the neighborhood with our Holiday Gift Guide.
Grab Holiday Treats at Baker and Nosh: Baker and Nosh is selling holiday treats at its bakery at Wilson Avenue and Malden Street. Treats include: mini gingerbread cakes ($10), gingerbread and peanut butter blossom cookies (3 for $2), Baker and Nosh mugs with chocolate dipped biscotti ($20) and nougat ($6).
The Other Cinderella at Black Ensemble Theater: Billed as "the most popular" of the theater's productions, "The Other Cinderella" gives an Afro-centric to the popular fairy tale. The production, which is directed by Jackie Taylor and Rueben D. Echoles, is appropriate for all ages and features original music, dancing and a heartwarming story. Schedule: 8 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $50-$65. 4450 N. Clark St.
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