You say your holiday shopping list includes a Vietnamese silk painting? A handwoven shawl? An armchair for your dog? You’re in luck. Those items, plus thousands more–from bottle-cap jewelry to out-of-print books on Native American art–are for sale at this year’s assortment of local holiday bazaars, craft fairs, and fine art extravaganzas. A selection follows. Events are given in chronological order and are free unless otherwise indicated.
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Animal Care League Holiday Bazaar, Nineteenth Century Club, 178 N. Forest, Oak Park, 708-848-8155. Wreaths, candles, holiday decorations, pet treats, and pet toys. Friday, December 6, 3 to 9 PM, and Saturday, December 7, 9 AM to 3 PM.
Holiday exhibition and open house, 4052 N. Western, 773-539-6047. Ceramics, watercolors, oil and acrylic paintings. Friday, December 6, 5 to 9 PM; Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, noon to 5 PM.
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Holiday Bazaar, 2600 Central Park, Evanston, 847-475-1030. Rare and out-of-print books and journals on Native American art and culture, Native American toys and games, tree or-naments, jewelry, dolls, videos, and music. Saturday, December 7, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, December 8, noon to 5 PM. Suggested donation of $5, $2.50 for seniors, students, and children, or $10 per family.
Twisted Elf: First Annual Bizarre Performance Bazaar, Breadline Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice, 773-327-6096. Jewelry, holiday cards, clothing, photography, candles, bath salts, toys, paintings, scarves, handbags, pottery, and more, plus performances throughout the day by sketch comedy groups. Sunday, December 8, 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $12, $6 for students and seniors.
