AROUND TOWN/KIDS - ZooLights
The zoo is set aglow for the holidays as about 2 million bulbs steep the animals’ habitats in holiday cheer. Also on tap are spiced wine and hot chocolate, ice sculpting, holiday craft activities and visits with Santa. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 N Cannon Dr (312-742-2000). 5–9pm. FREE!
THEATER - No Longer the Rock of the World and Dead to the World
Curious Theater Branch stages a pair of one-acts by fringe elder statesman Beau O’Reilly. $15 or pay what you can, Center Portion Artist Project Space, 8pm.
COMEDY - Bo Burnham
Junior jokester Burnham tickles the ivories and our funny bones.
GAY & LESBIAN - Ben Lerman
Our favorite ukelele-playing bear is back with his new “Size Matters” e.p. Mary’s Attic, 5400 N Clark St (773-784-6969). El: Red to Berwyn. Bus: 22, 92. 7:30pm; $12, in advance $8.
MUSIC - The Sadies + Chris Mills
Though they long held a heavy debt to kitschy genres like surf-rock and spaghetti Western, the Sadies current foray into folk-rock allows the Toronto group’s quiet virtuosity to shine. Former Chicago alt-country troubadour Chris Mills packed his bags for Brooklyn a few years back, making tonight a rare chance to hear his bar-bard chamber-pop sounds. Hideout. 9pm, $10.
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