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CHICAGO — This weekend, you can honor Veterans Day at a comedy cabaret, watch South Side home movies, walk a “lazy” 0.5K, bar crawl through Wrigleyville and more.
Here’s a roundup of 19 things to do in Chicago:
Portage Park Veterans Day Event
3 p.m. Saturday
City News Cafe, 4018 N. Cicero Ave.
City News Cafe is holding a Day of Remembrance for those who have served in any of the armed forces, with photographs, music and stories. Keynote speaker William Taylor, a Marine who served in Vietnam and wrote an award-winning book on his experiences, will share his story.
Attendees are asked to bring photos of themselves, friends or family in uniform. You can also email photos to dmaino@ico.edu with the name of the individual, the Armed Forces they served in and in what war they fought.
Credit: FacebookA holiday market.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
1341 W. Randolph St.
This European-style antique and vintage market returns this weekend with housewares, fashion, decorative objects and more from 125 vendors. There is also a market bar and food and drink from local eateries. Tickets for $5-100 are available online.
Noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
716 W. Addison St.
There will be 15 vendors selling ceramics, skin and body care, candles, handbags, jewelry, plant accessories, henna, tacos and more. There is a $5 suggested donation to attend, but you can also reserve a spot for free online.
Credit: ProvidedThe City is honoring veterans through a commemoration ceremony at Soldier Field.
Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday, ceremony starts at 11 a.m.
Soldier Field – Gate O, 1410 S. Special Olympics Drive
The City of Chicago will be honoring local and national veterans at this ceremony, where Brigadier General Rodney Boyd will deliver the keynote address. Members from each branch of the United States military and civic leaders will be represented. The event can also be livestreamed via Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Twitter and Facebook, and on Chicago.gov/Live.
1-5 p.m. Saturday
Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E. Garfield Blvd.
There will be pop-up family portraits, food and drinks, a DJ, merchandise and more at this celebration of South Side home movies. You can view never-before-seen footage of South Side life in the 1940s-60s. There will also be an on-site archivist you can talk to about preserving and donating your family films.
8-11 p.m. Saturday
Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive
Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece film is coming to the Auditorium Theatre this weekend. Tickets starting at $70 are available online.
10:30 a.m. Saturday
1725 W. Cortland St.
While event organizers don’t encourage running, you can briskly walk 0.31 miles — from a bar to a park and back to the bar — at this lazy 0.5K. Race entries are $35 and include one race bib, free beer, one free slice of Lottie’s Pub Pizza, a “shotgun start” and “hydration stations” with donuts and hot drinks. There will also be prizes for best costume, best spirit and more! You can register online.
6-10 p.m. Thursday
Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom, 2101 S. Carpenter St.
You can enjoy vegan food made by local plant-based chefs at this night mercado by Vegan Test Kitchen. Reserve a spot for free online.
Credit: ProvidedThis free visual art exhibit by Chicago-based architect Armel Sagbohan maps the North and South sides of Pullman through a series of photographs and sketches.
Exhibition opens 10 a.m. Saturday
CAB Studio at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
The Chicago Cultural Center’s latest free visual art exhibition by Chicago-based architect Armel Sagbohan opens Saturday. It maps the north and south sides of Pullman through a series of photographs and sketches. At 1:30 p.m., there will also be a conversation about the exhibition between Sagbohan and Ann Lui, co-founder of architecture and design office Future Firm.
2 p.m. Saturday
The Walnut Room, 111 N. State St.
This Mamma Mia Drag Brunch features Lucy Stoole, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Onya Deek and Abhijeet. Tickets for $20 are available online.
Varying times Thursday-Sunday
Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave.
This arcade bar with over 65 vintage arcade games and pinball is offering a pop-up homage to Harry Styles this weekend. There will be photo opportunities with references to Harry’s albums, themed cocktails like the “Watermelon Sugar,” live DJs playing Styles’ music and more.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave.
Before the holidays, you can donate items or find some gently used treasures at this flea market, located in the center’s 5th floor Marunde Ballroom. You can also rent your own table for $25 to sell your items. You can purchase a table or RVSP to attend online.
7-10 p.m. Friday, 6-10 p.m. Saturday
House of Vans Chicago, 113 N. Elizabeth St.
Chicago-based artists Roland Santana and Camilo Medina present collaborative and solo artworks at this two-day showcase. There will also be music by Divino Niño, Conjunto Primitivo and Cabeza de Chivo. Admission is free, but you can RSVP online to attend Friday and Saturday.
6-8 p.m. Friday
The Silver Room, 1506 E. 53rd St.
This solo exhibition by Chicago-based painter and visual artist Hailey Losselyong explores moments “that will define us, whether it be a shift in career, starting a family, or the death of a loved one, to name a few.” There will also be live music by DJ Mo Mami.
9 p.m. Saturday-midnight Sunday
3462 N. Clark St.
Wrigleyville is home to some of the city’s most beloved bars, and you can experience them yourself at this bar crawl. Tickets are $20 and include admission to bars, three free welcome shots and a guide to help lead the way. There will also be drink specials, giveaways and more. You can register online.
Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe Logan Square Auditorium building seen in Logan Square on Dec. 2, 2020.
9 p.m. Friday-2 a.m. Saturday
Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd.
This is the self-proclaimed “biggest college party of the year.” General admission is $20 and you can RSVP for free online.
4-7 p.m. Friday
1457 N. Halsted St.
There will be musical performances, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, train rides and more at this annual tree lighting festival. You can RSVP for free online.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
1929 W. Wilson Ave.
The 18th edition of this market returns with authentic French cuisine and vendors selling fine and decorative arts, home decor, jewelry, apparel and more. There is a $5 suggested donation upon entry.
6-8 p.m. Friday, 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
La Scuola, 43 E. Ohio St.
Eataly is celebrating the opening of its holiday market with a weekend of festivities. You can taste seasonal drinks, local craft beer, pastries and more at the “Taste of the Holidays Festa” Friday evening. Tickets for $59 are available online.
There will also be an artisan market Saturday and Sunday with over 10 local vendors, selling custom cards, dog collars, candles, jewelry and more.
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The holidays will be here faster than you can eat the freshly baked cookies right out of the oven, and the first step for getting into the holiday spirit is to decorate your space. Along with your tree, some festive wreaths, and string lights, you need to check out the top 2022 holiday home decor trends from experts. The holidays may be all about traditions and nostalgia, but it can also be fun to spice things up once in a while with some Insta-worthy additions.
Just think of these 2022 holiday home decor trends as the sprinkling of cinnamon on your warm hot chocolate — the right one just adds some extra flavor. Experts at Etsy, JOANN, HomeGoods and Michaels shared the trendiest holiday home decor items you’ll want to include along with your garland and fir-scented candles. Some of these 13 holiday home decor trends take inspiration from other decor aesthetics you might enjoy year-round, like Regencycore and cottagecore. So, if that’s your vibe, you can keep it going but with a holiday twist.
The holidays will be here before you know it, so if you’re planning on having your besties or family over, it’s time to deck the halls with 2022 holiday decor trends that are cozy and picture-perfect.
01
Make Use Of Merry And Bright Colors
Bright colors have been everywhere this year, from Barbiecore to “dopamine dressing,” so it only makes sense that the merry and bright theme would carry on over into the holidays. The home decor experts at Etsy revealed that searches for disco balls, vibrant wall art, and hot pink fashion items have increased recently, which means you should include a few neon hues into your wreaths ($73) and stockings ($24) as well. Swifties will especially love this disco ball tree topper that will make your “whole place shimmer.”
02
Carry On Your Cottagecore With An Enchanted Forest Aesthetic
Etsy is also seeing an “enchanted forest” trend for the holidays this year, which really feels like a festive take on cottagecore. When looking for ornaments ($16) or even wrapping paper ($3), search for nature-inspired prints. A holiday decorating hack from Etsy’s experts is to layer velvet with some faux fur to create an elevated forest feel. A green and gold table runner could also create a festive and Insta-worthy enchanted forest tablescape.
03
Bring The Après Ski Home With You
While getting outside and skiing in the snow is always a fun wintertime activity, your fave part of the day is the après ski. Spending time with your friends drinking and snacking on a delicious charcuterie board always creates so many great memories, and you’ll be reminded of them with ski wall prints ($90) and ornaments on your tree.
04
Add Some Bridgerton Vibes With Pearlcore Decor
Pearls have been popular this year — they were even a top 2022 wedding trend among Gen Z. Since the return of Bridgerton in March, the Regencycore vibes just stuck around, and they’ll be strong this holiday season with Etsy predicting pearlcore as a big aesthetic. While adding some pearl jewelry to your holiday party OOTD is an easy way to incorporate them in your style, one way to have pearlcore decor is to add some decorative trays ($69) to your coffee table with Christmas tree scented candles on top. These pearl bowls can also be used to serve peppermint bark at your bestie holiday movie night in.
05
Follow Traditions With Kitchen Kitsch Decor
While pearls and bright colors are a more modern take on holidays, you may be a nostalgic person at heart. For a traditional vibe, go with Etsy’s kitchen kitsch trend. These are vintage kitchen items like cookie jars ($128) and serving trays that have a 1950s and 1960s vibe to them. Some vintage holiday mugs are great if you plan on drinking hot cocoa as often as possible.
06
Make Some Holiday Magic With New Age Rituals
07
Work With The Space You’ve Got
Whether you’re living in a big house or studio apartment, you can still have all the holiday cheer your heart desires. If you don’t have room for a tree, JOANN’s Crafted Content Trend Lead, Anna Olsen, suggests that you “Decorate a wall or corner of your home with a holiday tree project, ranging from ribbon wall tapestries to portable fabric tree decorations.” JOANN also has mini Christmas trees that can go on your WFH desk.
08
Keep Sustainability In Mind With Your Holiday Decor
Another big trend Olsen is seeing is more sustainability when it comes to holiday decor. “Decorating with sustainability in mind is a great way to create something long-lasting to use year after year,” Olsen said. The trend expert recommended paper floral garlands as a fun DIY holiday decor project to make with a Cricut machine. Not only is it better for the environment, but it’ll also save you some money.
09
Stay Cozy With A Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic
The coastal grandmother design trend really took off this year, thanks to everyone’s love of Diane Keaton and Nancy Meyers movies. Meyers’ The Holiday may even be one of your go-to holiday movies you watch every year. If that’s the case, you’ll love this coastal holiday decor trend that HomeGoods Style Expert Jenny Reimold says is going to be big this year.
Second summer has been a fall 2022 travel trend, and it seems people aren’t ready to leave the seaside just yet. “[Coastal grandmother] evokes memories of days spent in the summer along coastlines and a laid-back approach to life that many can appreciate,” according to Reimold, and this decor trend also follows the nature-inspired trend as well. To create the perfect combination of the beach and wintertime, go with some shell throw pillows ($20) on your couch and a coastal Santa ($25) on your mantel. Even this seashell Christmas tree is a great alternative to a traditional green one.
10
Add Metallic Accents To Your Home For A Glam Wonderland
This may be the most wonderful time of the year, but HomeGoods also sees it as being the most glamourous. Glam wonderland is another design trend the decor store predicts will be big for 2022. This aesthetic involves a lot of mauve palettes with glitter and metallic accents. A simple way to incorporate this is to have golden ornaments on your tree.
11
Channel Your Inner Eloise With Plazacore Decor
Eloise was living her best life at the Plaza, and you can do the same this holiday season, thanks to Plazacore. HomeGoods recommends this design aesthetic inspired by Eloise at the Plaza, which mixes sophisticated and preppy NYC style with her signature pink accents. Watch Eloise at Christmastime for inspiration while you decorate with pink wreaths ($30) and Christmas trees ($30). This hot pink throw blanket is a cozy way to decorate and be ready for your next movie night.
12
Relax With A Cabincore Atmosphere
The Director of Trend & Design at Michaels, Mandi Clark, tells Elite Daily that cabincore will be making its triumphant return this holiday season. Clark says that “people are creating a cozy cabin atmosphere using decor with warm wood tones, woven natural fibers, and textiles that are slightly rustic but refined.” You can accomplish this look with lots of plaid ($21) and green wreaths ($6).
13
Go For Sweet Decor In Sugary Pastels
If visions of sugar plums are dancing in your head, you may be into the sugary pastels holiday decor trend that Clark is seeing. “Soft and sugary pastels set the tone for a romantic holiday with regency vibes,” said Clark, so this trend may also pair well with the Bridgerton-inspired pearlcore. This pom pom garland is a cute way to add more color to your space, but Michaels also has these pastel-colored drop ornaments ($5) and an entire Holiday Romance collection to shop.