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Enjoy a collection of short dance pieces performed by Columbia College Chicago students at Dancing in the Library! Harold Washington Library, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 12:15pm. Free admission.

The Swedish tradition of St. Lucia Day calls for the oldest daughter of the household to serve her parents coffee and Lucia buns, while singing the Lucia song. She wears a wreath on her head with candles (or lights) and often leads a singing procession of other girls.
Start St. Lucia Day with a celebration at Daley Plaza as Lucia candidates represent Swedish-American organizations throughout the Chicago area! 11:30am-12:30pm, free admission.
The St. Lucia celebration continues in Andersonville, a Chicago neighborhood with Swedish roots, with a procession that starts at 4:45 pm at the Swedish American Museum. Traditional Swedish carols will be sung as the group walks up and down Clark Street. A program at the Swedish American Museum follows at 5 pm.

Season 2 Top Chef Master contestant and James Beard award-winner Chef Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia will discuss and sign his cookbook, the Silver Spoon, along with his wife, wine expert Cathy Mantuano, who signs copies of her book, Wine Bar Food, in a foodie friendly reading at Harold Washington Library, 6pm. Free admission.

Looking to get the family in the holiday spirit? Check this out. Create festive garlands at the Art Institute’s Ryan Education Center; this family program takes place weekly, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 2 pm, and admission is FREE.

Strap on your skates and hit the ice at Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink! Free admission if you B.Y.O.Skates, and skate rentals are available onsite for $10. Daily, through March 11.

Learn about how different cultures celebrate important occasions at the Chicago Children’s Museum: Celebrations Around the World. The Children’s Museum, located on Navy Pier is free to all visitors on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm.

The talented Harold Washington College Jazz/Pop Ensemble performs as part of the Jazz, Blues & Beyond Tuesday concert today in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Randolph Café, 12:15pm. Free admission.

Congratulations to Chicago Cubs Legend Ron Santo on his election to the Baseball Hall of Fam!

Get in the spirit of the season with Caroling at Cloud Gate Friday evening at 6 pm! Hear the Apollo Chorus sing favorite holiday tunes and join them for a FREE sing-along in Millennium Park.