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  Bridal sample sale

  Today–Sun 10am–6pm

  Macy's 111 N State St, at Washington St, Loop/West Loop, Chicago (312-781-1000)

  Even if you're not engaged, you might want to check out this huge couture wedding-dress sale. Select gowns (including Watters and Watters, Lazaro and Reem Acra) are...

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  Theater : Fringe & storefront

  Calls to Blood

  Tomorrow–Sat 8pm

  Royal George Theatre 1641 N Halsted St, at North Ave, Lincoln Park, Chicago (312-988-9000)

  Lots of people have nuggets of experience that could presumably anchor a drama, but not many of them have James Asmus's technical chops. In his new play, Asmus uses...

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  Music : Rock, pop & hip-hop

  Chris Brown + New Boyz

  Tomorrow 9:30pm

  House of Blues 329 N Dearborn St, between Kinzie St and Lower Wacker Dr, Old Town/River North, Chicago (312-923-2000)

  Breakout star Chris Brown had it going on, from a bustling career to a beautiful girlfriend, at least until he decided to strike said girlfriend. Since then, his PR...

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  Theater : Resident companies

  Hairspray

  Today 1pm, 8pm, Tomorrow–Fri 8pm, Sat 4:30pm, 8pm, Sun 1pm, 5pm Ongoing through Dec 6.

  Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire 10 Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire, IL (847-634-0200)

  The 2002 musical based on John Waters's 1988 film is undeniably infectious, thanks to Marc Shaiman's ridiculously catchy, sugar-sweet score and the campily uplifting...

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  Music : Jazz & cabaret

  Harry Allen Quartet

  Tonight–Sat 8pm, 10pm, Sun 4pm, 8pm, 10pm

  Jazz Showcase 806 S Plymouth Ct, at Polk St, Printers Row/South Loop, Chicago (312-360-0234)

  Few young players swing with the level of graceful authenticity the prolific NYC tenorist Harry Allen demonstrates. He blows behind his latest, New York State of...

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  Theater : Resident companies

  Heroes

  Tonight–Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm

  Greenhouse Theater Center 2257 N Lincoln Ave, between Webster and Belden Aves, Lincoln Park, Chicago (773-404-7336)

  Gérald Sibleyras's airy trifle of a play, presented in Tom Stoppard's translation, concerns three old soldiers essentially confined to the terrace of a retirees'...

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  Museums & Culture : City picks

  McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade

  Tomorrow 8am–11am

  State St from Congress Pkwy, to Randolph St, Loop/West Loop, Chicago (312-235-2217)

  Monster-size floats, gigantic helium-balloon characters, upbeat marching bands and countless performance groups file past State Street shops and 400,000 onlookers...

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  Spas & Gyms

  Old St. Pat's 25th Annual Turkey Trot

  Tomorrow 8am

  Old St. Patrick's Church 700 W Adams St, between Halsted and Desplaines Sts, Loop/West Loop, Chicago (312-648-1021)

  Get into the Thanksgiving spirit by joining others at this downtown church for a free 4–8 mile trot or 3.1 mile walk. The course runs through the Loop, Museum Campus...

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  Museums & Culture : Tours

  Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture Cruise

  Today–Fri 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, Sat–Sun 10am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, Mon 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm

  Shoreline Dock 600 E Grand Ave, Gold Coast/Mag Mile/Streeterville, Chicago (312-222-9328)

  Set sail from Navy Pier for a docent-led tour on the Chicago River. Highlights include Marina City, Tribune Tower and the Board of Trade. Tours run daily. For...

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  Spas & Gyms

  Spacio

  Today–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm, Mon 10am–8pm

  Spacio 2706 N Halsted St, at Schubert Ave, Lincoln Park, Chicago (773-244-6500)

  Just because bikini season is over (at this point, chances for an Indian summer are out the window) doesn't mean you can't still rock a bitchin' tan. This Lincoln...

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