1. Undergo a full sensory exploration
Tonight is the final ACTIVATE of the year, as the cold weather is finally sinking in. This dance party, which takes place in a nondescript Loop alleyway, will be a highlight of your week. (Sullivan Center Alley, 16 E Monroe St, 5pm. Free)
2. See a gender-bending take on an old favorite
Miss Holmes gives the Sherlock Holmes stories a fresh lease on life, reimagining Holmes and Watson as women. It’s amazing how such a small adjustment can open up new possibilities. (Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N Glenwood Ave, 7:30pm. $40)
3. Learn the science of making a burger
Bring an open mind and an empty stomach to Cook’s Science Burger Tour, where you’ll learn there’s more to the perfect burger than grilling a slab of meat. (Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N Southport Ave, 9pm. $27)