A Boystown bathing suit crawl, Tour de Fat beer fest and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, July 10-12.
EAT
Brown Dog Picnic (Free!)
2054 W. Grand Ave. 312-666-7838
Bring your pooch for the third annual benefit for One Tail at a Time, which includes a dog wash, the chance to meet adoptable pets and vendors selling clothing, coffee and vegan food. Portions of sales from the vendors go to the adoption center. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Brunch Run 5K
4400 N. Simonds Drive 877-274-5529
The benefit for Imerman Angels includes a post-race brunch from Blue Plate Catering with a mimosa bar, plus fauxmosas on the course. 7:30 a.m. Saturday. $50. Register: imermanangels.donordrive.com
Tip Your Delivery Boy (Free!)
3716 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-486-3997
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More than a dozen local artists sell pizza-themed works to raise money for the Greater Chicago Food Depository at this BYOB show. Dimo’s Pizza provides free slices and Glyders performs. 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Free.
DRINK
Tour de Fat (Free!)
2200 N. Kedzie Ave. 888-622-4044
Sip $5 drafts of New Belgium Brewing Co.’s La Folie sour brown ale, Hop Tart IPA, Carnie Blood radler and other beers at this touring fest, which also features a costumed bicycle parade, a dance contest, and performances by Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Reggie Watts and others. Proceeds benefit West Town Bikes and CHIRP Radio. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Bringing the Beach to Boystown
3458 N. Halsted St. 773-975-9244
Don a swimsuit and crawl to Replay, Progress Bar, Manhole and Scarlet for a swimwear fashion show and auction, photo booth, frozen T-shirt contest and raffle at the second annual benefit for Felines & Canines. Noon-6 p.m. Saturday. $30-$40. Tickets: 2015btob.eventbrite.com
Season Release Bash
4780 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-283-7071
The second annual benefit for The Gift Theatre includes beer from Lake Effect Brewing Co., SlapShot Brewing Co. and Mikerphone Brewing; food trucks; and music from DJ White Russian, Sidewalk Chalk and Sad Brad Smith. 4-10 p.m. Sunday. $25. Tickets: thegifttheatre.org
DO
‘The Freedom Principle’ Opening Day (Free!)
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660
Tour the large-scale group exhibit covering the influence of 1960s avant-garde jazz and experimental music on today’s art and culture, and catch artist discussions and music performances throughout the day. Noon-7 p.m. Free.
Soul Yoga Fest (Free!)
331 W. 45th St. 312-747-6144
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Take classes on various forms of yoga plus belly dancing, tai chi, drumming and meditation at this South Side bash. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Free.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
For a lineup of weekend festivals, check out our guide online: redeyechicago.com/fests.