Black Friday sales

Art Effect
This Lincoln Park gift shop is known for its, well, gifts, but it also features a large selection of women’s clothing. Today, you’ll find fall selections marked down 50%–70%. 934 W Armitage Ave (773-929-3600, shoparteffect.com). 11am–6pm.

Brooklyn IndustriesIt's all about what you have on the outside, because this sale features 20% off all outerwear, including down and wool short- and full-length coats and jackets. Plus, the popular Wheeler Luxe men's hoodie is marked down from $108 to $78 through Sunday. 1426 N Milwaukee Ave (773-360-8182, brooklynindustries.com). 11am–8pm.

Centre East
Not only is this the first time this performing-arts center is hosting a Black Friday sale, but the first 200 will receive a $25 restaurant gift card. Starting at 10am, the sale will feature 20% off ticket prices for upcoming shows. 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie (847-679-9501, centreeast.org). Starting at 10am.

City Soles/Niche
If you’re wandering through Wicker Park today, give your tired feet a treat: This shoe shop is offering 20% off all multiple pairs of shoes (for example, buy one pair and get another pair 20% off, buy two pairs and your next two are 20% off). 2001 W North Ave (773-489-2001, citysoles.com). 10am–8pm.

Fix Boutique
Head to this West Loop men’s and women’s shop, and you could wind up with a lone soldier. No, we’re not talking military personnel here. Lone soldiers are what the owners call single pieces of remaining merch. Pick one up today for 20% off. After Friday, the discount is only 15% off. 1101 W Fulton Market (312-226-4565, shopfixchicago.com). 11am–7pm.

Habit
The crazy-high sales tax in this city can put a damper on shopping, but Habit doesn’t want you to worry about that 10.25% today. Enjoy tax-free shopping all day long. 1951 W Division St (773-342-0093, habitchicago.com). 11am–7pm.

Helen Yi
This Bucktown boutique stocks women’s lines, such as Chloe and Chaiken. And this weekend, when you buy two items, you’ll get a third fall item for just a penny. Yep, this deal is so big, it lasts all weekend long. 1645 N Damen Ave (773-252-3838, helenyi.com). 11am–7pm.

House of Sole
Kick-start your Black Friday with up to 50% off select footwear (including shoes by cydwoq and Camper) as well as other accessories. 1237 S Michigan Ave (312-834-0909, houseofsole.net). 11am–8pm.

Hubba Hubba
There are plenty of incentives to stop by this Wrigleyville shop today: The store is including a gift with purchase, 40% off coats and up to 50% off other merch. 3309 N Clark St (773-477-1414, hubbahubbachicago.com). Noon–7pm.

Jake
Feeling lucky? Head to this posh Gold Coast spot. Every customer who makes a purchase will get a chance to grab out of the Black Friday box. Some of the goodie include Jake gift certificates and coupons, free spa services, hotel accommodations and more. Plus, the store is also offering free beer, Champagne, valet parking and complimentary gift wrap. 939 N Rush St (312-664-5553, shopjake.com). 10am–7pm.

Kenneth Cole
The early bird usually gets the worm, but today early risers get a great discount at Kenneth Cole. The Mag Mile store is offering 41% off during the first four hours on Friday morning. Don’t feel too bad if you happen to sleep in, though: You’ll get a 31% discount throughout the weekend. 540 N Michigan Ave (312-644-1163, kennethcole.com). 9am–9pm.

Knee Deep Vintage
We love the well-edited old-school goods in this Pilsen shop, and today everything is 25% off (including men’s and women’s clothes, as well as home accessories). 1425 W 18th St (312-850-2510, kneedeepvintage.com). 11am–9pm.

The Silver Room
This Wicker Park mainstay offers a nice selection of jewelry and accessories for men and women. And today, you’ll find it all comes with a 20% discount. 1442 N Milwaukee Ave (773-278-7130, thesilverroom.com). 11am–9pm.

Robin Richman
Think you can’t afford the luxurious clothes, shoes and accessories in this chic women's boutique? Think again! You’ll find 20% off everything in the entire store all day long. 2108 N Damen Ave (773-278-6150, robinrichman.com). 11am–6pm.

Roslyn Boutique
If it’s chilly on Friday—and it most likely will be—stopping in this Bucktown women’s boutique will give you the warm fuzzies. The shop pours free cocoa all day, plus gives you 10% off all full-price items. 2035 N Damen Ave (773-489-1311, roslynboutique.com). 11am–7pm.

Vive La Femme
The motto is “the more, the merrier” at this plus-sized boutique. Enjoy a progressive sale where you’ll receive 10% off your first purchase, 20% off your second, 30% third and so on…all the way to 90% on the ninth. The shop will also be unveiling new looks by Kiyonna, Olivia Harper and Zen Knits. 2048 N Damen Ave (773-772-7429, vivelafemme.com). 11am–7pm.

Zola Jones Designs
If Black Friday crowds make you want to drink, this Ravenswood bag boutique is a must-visit. Owner Jason Loper will serve up mimosas. He’ll also have balloons throughout the shop. Pop one, and you’ll find a certificate ($5–$25) good for same-day purchases. 1944 W Montrose Ave (773-848-3257, zolajonesdesigns.com). 11am–6pm.