A margarita special, free dance lessons and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Sept. 11-13.
EAT
Fit Foodie 5K
Jackson Park
6300 S. Lake Shore Drive 619-312-1212
Race along Lake Michigan, then sample food and drinks and watch cooking demonstrations from the Food Network’s Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh and Cooking Light executive chef Anna Bullett. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association. 7-10:30 a.m. Saturday. $55. Register: fitfoodierun.com
DRINK
Four-Year Anniversary
508 N. State St. 312-955-0014
The River North restaurant celebrates by offering its signature Casarita margarita, normally $9.25, for $4. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.
Country Crawl
3524 N. Clark St. 773-549-6000
Don some cowboy boots for a crawl to four Wrigleyville bars. Tickets include a breakfast buffet and T-shirt. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: chicagocountrycrawl.com
DO
Chicago German-American Fest (Free!)
Lincoln and Leland Avenues
Lincoln Square’s 95th annual bash features German food, Hofbrau Original and PBR beer, a parade (2 p.m. Saturday), games and German music. 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday. Free.
Open House (Free!)
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2515 W. North Ave. 312-823-8199
Try swing (noon), salsa (1 p.m.) and wedding dance (2 p.m.) classes for beginners at the West Town studio. Noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Free. RSVP: duetdancestudio.com
Yoga Market (Free!)
Take a vinyasa flow class from VibeUP, browse produce from Whole Foods and try samples from Passion House Coffee Roasters, DavidsTea and other vendors. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and noon Friday. Free. Donations benefit the Illinois Patriot Education Fund.
Mayhem
306 N. Halsted St. 312-265-3990
London-based house duo Dusky performs along with Bwana, Zebo, Steve Gerard and Cinna. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Friday. $10-$20. Tickets: themidchicago.com
Mayday
3420 W. Grace St. 773-478-4408
Catch sets from the Miami-based hip hop group plus Kap Kallous and local acts. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m. $15. Tickets: theabbeychicago.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Get well drinks, domestic drafts and one food item for $25 from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Flagship (1622 W. Belmont Ave. 773-281-3805) or upgrade to call drinks and domestic drafts and bottles for $30.