SKETCHFEST: This year's festival features 152 performances by more than 120 local, national and international sketch comedy groups. The world's largest sketch comedy festival runs through January 16th. Tickets, Schedule
FREE CULTURE: The Field Museum offers 52 days a year with free admission and today is one of them. Target Free Second Mondays offers the opportunity to explore everything the museum has to offer, such as the 10th anniversary of the SUE dinosaur exhibit and the fascinating world of ants in Romance of Ants. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
BIG CHICKS: Hit this popular Uptown spot every Monday for buck burgers and a plate of fries, plus, $2 off all pitchers. If big beef isn't your thing, grab a tofu dog, also for a buck. 5 p.m., 5024 N Sheridan Road