Chen Wenling, Valiant Struggle No. 11, and Sui Jianguo, Windy City Dinosaur.
ART & DESIGN - “Contemporary Sculptures from China.”
Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs presents outdoor works by Sui Jianguo, Zhan Wang, Shen Shaomin and Chen Wenling. Millennium Park. 6am-11pm. FREE.
AROUND TOWN/KIDS - McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade
Monster-size floats, gigantic helium-balloon characters, upbeat marching bands and countless performance groups file past State Street shops and 400,000 onlookers during the annual parade. If you’re too busy cooking your bird to bring the fam downtown, watch a live broadcast of the festivities on WGN-TV. State St from Congress Pkwy to Randolph St (312-235-2217, chicagofestivals.org). 8–11am. FREE!
NIGHTLIFE - Atomic New Wave Dance Party
It may be slim pickings for a worthwhile late night set on Thanksgiving, but Neo’s got you covered. Shed that excess turkey weight to a heady mix of industrial, electro, new wave and dance with resident DJs QBot and Kamar. The duo gives away free tickets to Friday 27’s Nitzer Ebb show as well, so there’s an added bonus for ya. Neo. 10pm, $10.
SPORTS & RECREATION - Turkey Trot
Feeling fat? I think we know the answer. Work off the turkey with this 8K walk. For those with a strong stomach (literally), there’s also an 8K run. Be sure to bring canned comestibles for the food drive. Lincoln Park between Fullerton Pkwy and Diversey Ave (773-404-2372, caprievents.com). 9am; $35, early registration $30, Plymouth Rock ramble $15.
COMEDY - Stud’s Terkel’s Not Working
Most of Chicago closes for Turkey Day. But you can still find the funny at this stellar revue.
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