Steve Albini Dinner Auction; Chrissy Camba Popping Up A Lot; More

OLD TOWN—Want to have the man who produced Nirvana's In Utero cook you a multi-course dinner? Steve Albini is auctioning off his cooking talents at tomorrow night's Second City event for the charity Letters To Santa. For more information on who the charity helps, who's performing and how to purchase tickets, visit here. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH/LOGAN SQUARE/WEST LOOP—After the closing of Laughing Bird in Lincoln Square, chef Chrissy Camba has been working on a new concept that is popping up in three different places this week. Maddy's Dumpling House will be at Ampersand tonight, Sauced at Emporium Arcade Tuesday evening, and at The Garage on Wednesday. Camba has been looking in Avondale and Logan Square for a space to house her forthcoming restaurant. [DNAinfo]

WEST LOOP—Chicago French Market is turning 5 and throwing a party that is open to the public this Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will be free food and drinks and someone can win a trip to Paris for 2. [EaterWire]

WICKER PARK—Head over to The Boundary this Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a cookie decorating party. $5 gets you six cookies and all of the toppings you need to create the cookie of your dreams. There’s also going to be a build your own candy apple bar and kids can even participate between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. [EaterWire]