Our top five picks for things to do this week: Tracy Letts and Amy Morton sink their fangs into Albee . . . John Waters puts the kitsch back in Christmas . . . the Best New Artist grammy nom Esperanza Spalding splits a swinging bill with Regina Carter . . . 24 hours of sleep-deprived hilarity, courtesy of The Second City . . . plus, a freebie with free beer Read more
Trading Frenzy

After launching a zero-waste initiative across Oak Park School District 97, Michelle Vanderlaan pushed her go-green efforts forward with Sugarcup Trading (110 N. Marion St., Oak Park; 708-524-5336, sugarcuptrading.com), a new shop specializing in recycled and eco-friendly children’s toys, clothing, and gear from all over the world... Read more