A cookie exchange, a late-night sushi dinner and more things to do in Chicago today, Thursday, Dec. 3.
EAT
Cookies and Cheer
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
200 N. Columbus Drive 312-565-8000
Sample seasonal treats and wine and take home three dozen cookies at the second annual event. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $50. Tickets: themillenniumparkhotel.com/cookie-exchange
Late Night Bites
59 W. Hubbard St. 312-377-9950
Sushi chef Kaze Chan prepares a three-course dinner focused on hand rolls. 10 p.m.-midnight. $30. Phone reservations recommended.
DRINK
Ugly Sweater Party and Toy Drive
401 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-690-4000
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Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and you’ll get a penny shot of the bartender’s choice. The ugliest sweater wins a $50 gift card. 8:30 p.m. No cover.
DO
ShopColumbia Holiday Market (Free!)
623 S. Wabash Ave. 312-369-8616
Browse handcrafted jewelry, clothing, ceramics, plush toys and art made by over 100 of the school’s students and alumni. The seventh annual event also features live music, poetry performances and a hot chocolate bar. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.
‘The Wiz Live!’
2646 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-342-5555
Watch the NBC special on the big screen at this benefit for art therapy nonprofit A Long Walk Home. 6 p.m. $12 suggested donation. Tickets: eventbrite.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Get half-price bottles of beer and $5 half-liter drafts from 4-6 p.m. at Mirabell (3454 W. Addison St. 773-463-1962).