Tastings at Eataly, a Sunday barbecue, happy hour specials and more weekend things to do in Chicago, Aug. 28-30.
EAT
Eggs for Kids
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5148 N. Clark St. 773-334-9851
A brunch benefit for Helen C. Peirce School Of International Studies includes beer pairings, cocktails, Metropolis Coffee and a silent auction. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $40-$50. Tickets: friendsofpeirce.org/eggsforkids
Made in Eataly (Free!)
43 E. Ohio St. 312-521-8700
The River North market celebrates its housemade products with hands-on cooking classes and tastings of cheese, meat, pasta and more. All housemade products are 28 percent off. Noon-6 p.m. Friday. Tastings start at 3 p.m.
Taste of Ann Arbaugh
2856 N. Southport Ave. 773-404-8400
The Michigan bar celebrates the start of college football season by serving free eats from Ann Arbor spots Stucchi’s Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cottage Inn Pizza and Zingerman’s Delicatessen plus $5 Bud Light stadium cups. 2-4 p.m. Saturday. No cover.
Sunday BBQ
948 N. Western Ave. 872-206-8054
Grab a plate of grilled tri-tip with pico de gallo, cranberry beans, chips and charred onion salsa from The Publican chef Cosmo Goss paired with a Jameson cocktail from Julia Momose, head bartender of the opening soon Streeterville spot GreenRiver. 4-9 p.m. Sunday. Doors open at 3 p.m. $20.
DRINK
ChicagoTen Alumni Challenge
642 N. Clark St. 312-475-1390
Join thousands of Big Ten alumni for the sixth annual bar crawl hitting nine River North bars for $3 312s and $5 Tito’s drinks. Proceeds benefit Chicago area public schools. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. $17-20. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
Girls Night Out Makeup Workshop
Make Up First School of Makeup Artistry
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100 N. LaSalle St. 312-621-0801
Professional makeup artists demonstrate how to create looks for the office or a night out. Admission includes cosmetics, tools, appetizers, wine and soda. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. $50. Tickets: makeupfirst.com
Simmer Brown
1910 W. Irving Park Road 773-988-1284
Azhar Usman, Erica Nicole Clark, John Eide and others perform at this BYOB comedy showcase. Buy your tickets in advance for admission to a pre-show reception, starting at 7 p.m., including samosas. 8 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. $10. Tickets: simmerbrown.brownpapertickets.com
Randolph Street Market Festival
1340 W. Washington St. 312-666-1200
Shop the indoor-outdoor market for vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles and more. Plus, enjoy sweet treats from the fancy food market, which includes chocolates, cakes, breads and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Doors open at 7 p.m. $8-$10. Tickets: randolphstreetmarket.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Troquet River North (111 W. Huron St. 312-202-9900) offers $4 select beers, $5 house cocktails and $6 glasses of red and white draft wine from 4-7 p.m. Friday and 7-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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