Sip and shiver
Sure, it's absurdly cold, but show that chill who's in charge with a visit to Ice Chamber (5 to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and 5 to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 901 Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-767-6900 ). It opens tonight. There will be ice! There will be fire! And there will be the Fragoli Fizz with Grey Goose L'Orange, Fragoli liqueur and Prosecco.

Shop and play
Finally, a reward for procrastinators. Celebrate the Festival of the Last Minute at Calhoun Square (3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, 3001 Hennepin Av, Mpls). Enjoy specials such as 40 percent off everything at Agan Traders, $20 off regular-priced Frye or Ugg boots at Bay Street Shoes, $10 gift card with $100 purchase at Kitchen Window, 20 percent off coupons at A Pet's Place and 20 percent off Smartwool socks at Sox Appeal. Enter the Ugly Sweater contest for $1 (proceeds go to Secondhand Hounds) to win gift cards to the Independent.

Look and relax
Take a break from holiday hubbub with minimalist art. Be one of the first to see and contemplate the new Sol LeWitt 2D + 3D exhibit at the Walker Art Center (1750 Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-375-7622), featuring drawings, prints and collections from the museum's collection.

Watch and party
Witness Natalie Portman pirouette in Black Swan and get the VIP treatment. Buy a ticket for a luxury screening at Theatres at Mall of America ($12, Friday at 5:15 p.m., 7:45 p.m., or 10:10 p.m.) and receive a complimentary glass of wine or beer and a gift bag. Then show your wristband at STARBAR f0r appetizers from CRAVE and a chance to win tickets to the Saint Paul City Ballet. Reserve seats online.

Browse and buy
Here are two special sales that might be good places to find a gift for yourself. One of our favorite up-and-coming fashion designers, Anna Hovet, will be at Picky Girl (4 to 9 p.m. tonight, Picky Girl, 949 Grand Av, Saint Paul, 651-698-4107). Then check out archaeology-inspired jewelry at the Anne Sportun trunk show (Friday through Sunday, Max's, Excelsior & Grand, 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364).

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