National Tequila Day, Randolph Street Market and more weekend things to do in Chicago, July 24-26.
EAT
Patio Pig Roast
1352 W. Taylor St. 312-929-2528
Chef Michael Kornick and Moody Tongue Brewing Company brewmaster Jared Rouben team up for an Asian-inspired pig roast with beer pairings including Steeped Emperor’s lemon saison and Shocked Apricot Belgian pale ale. 2 p.m. Sunday. $55. Tickets: dmkcountybarbeque.com
DRINK
‘I Am Cait’ Viewing Party
3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111
Watch the premiere of Caitlyn Jenner’s series on E! on seven TVs while sipping half-price martinis and $7 Moscow mules. Transgender divas perform during commercial breaks. 7 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
Art of Patron Virtual Reality Experience (Free!)
1720 N. Marcey St. 312-664-4394
Try on some VR goggles and learn about the making of Patron at this celebration of National Tequila Day. Cocktails from Liquor Lab and appetizers are included. 5-8 p.m. Friday. Free.
Rose on the Roof
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1970 W. Montrose Ave. 773-697-8204
Taste 12 summery wines plus beer and cider in the Ravenswood bar’s rooftop garden at the second annual benefit for Bright Pink. 3-6 p.m. Sunday. $30. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Christmas in July Party
216 W. Ohio St. 312-951-2125
The River North bar decks out its patio with holiday decor, complete with Santa posing for photos, and doles out free Christmas candy. Specials include $5 Don Julio frozen margaritas and half-price appetizers. 6 p.m. Friday. No cover.
DO
The Funny Bone Festival
4641 S. King Drive 773-373-3390
The Bronzeville comedy club celebrates its 10th anniversary with a series of themed shows featuring regional and national performers. LaVar Walker of BET’s “Comic View” hosts. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8:30 Sunday. Seating begins 30 minutes before each show. $15-$20.
Randolph Street Market
1340 W. Washington Boulevard 312-666-1200
The monthly market takes on a Made in the Shade theme with vendors selling bathing suits, sunglasses and parasols, bars serving lemonade and long island iced tea, and a shade shack with DJ sets. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $8-$10; $3-$5 for students. Tickets: randolphstreetmarket.com
‘Bent’
3829 N. Broadway 708-581-8682
The Other Theatre Company presents Martin Sherman’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama about the Nazi persecution of two gay men in a concentration camp. 8 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. $25. Tickets: theothertheatrecompany.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Friday is the last day to purchase tickets for Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual Wine & Wildflowers Garden Party on Wednesday: lpzoo.org
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