Velveteen Rabbit's Pigs and Pints; Commonwealth Wants Ugly Ornaments

ARTS DISTRICT — Velveteen Rabbit throws its second Pigs and Pints starting at 7 p.m. tonight. The bar roasts an entire locally sourced 100-pound pig with all vegan side dishes. For $10, land a plate plus a pint of Genesee. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — Commonwealth hosts an ugly ornament contest from Monday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 18, awarding the winner a cash prize of $2,000, with $500 going to the charity of their choice. The winner will be announced at an Ugly Ornament Holiday Party held at Commonwealth on Saturday, Dec. 20. [EaterWire]