1. Laugh at the gender binary
iO’s monthly variety show, Gender Is A Drag, uses improv, sketch, stand-up and everything in-between to dissect and dismantle gender. Plus, it’s really funny. (iO Chicago, 1501 N Kingsbury St, 8pm. $12)
2. Skate under the skyline
Millennium Park’s McCormick Tribune Ice Rink is officially open for the winter! Lace up your skates and take in Chicago’s wintertime magic. (Millennium Park, 11 N Michigan Ave, noon-8pm. Free, skate rentals $12)
3. Make it a classical music night
Celebrate the 80th birthday of famed American composer Steve Reich with the CSO at MusicNOW. The program is packed with minimalist pieces, a subgenre Reich pioneered. (Harris Theater, 205 E Randolph St, 7pm. $27, students $15)
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