Circus dragons, French fall market, climbing Willis Tower top your weekend
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Tired of doing the same thing every weekend? Marissa Conrad has fun and exciting events waiting for you this weekend.
There's a circus in town and you won't want to miss their special dragon-themed performance. If you aren't into clowns or dragons, enjoy some sweets or go for an early holiday shopping. For those who want to work out, try climbing 103 levels of stairs at the Willis Tower.
Following on the heels of other recent large-scale, dragon-themed productions (namely Cirque du Soleil's Dralion and Cirque Shanghai's Year of the Dragon), Ringling Bros. bring their daring feats to the Chicago area for a two-venue engagement. According to show myth, dragon tribes from different corners of the world convene to display their amazing aerial and fight skills complemented by virtues such as courage, strength, wisdom and heart. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents DRAGONS Allstate Arena, 6920 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont (800-745-3000, ringling.com). Friday 10:30am, 7pm; Saturday 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm; Sunday 5pm; $13–$90.
Let the season of sweets-eating and fat accumulation begin. Hyde Park dabbles in the pie-making business with the first annual South Side Pie Challenge. Registered bakers drop off their goodies at 10am and then passersby can have at them for $3 a slice. All proceeds go to Hyde Park & Kenwood Hunger Programs. William H. Ray Elementary School, 5631 S Kimbark Ave. 1–4pm; $3 per slice.
Lycée Français de Chicago's 8th Annual French Fall Market.Ambitious holiday shoppers can get an early start on purchasing gifts. Le marche boasts more than 100 merchants selling art, antiques, jewelry, clothing and more. Money raised supports students at this French-speaking school. Lycee Francais de Chicago, 613 W Bittersweet Pl (773-665-0066, lyceefallfrenchmarket.com). Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-4pm; $5.
Work those thigh muscles for a good cause at SkyRise Chicago. The fourth annual indoor stair-climbing event takes place at the Willis Tower. More than 1,000 climbers are slated to walk, sprint, jog or hand-cycle up 103 levels. Proceeds go to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr. 7am–noon; $50
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