A burger-eating contest, a fashion show and more things to do in Chicago today, Thursday, September 24.
EAT
Pig Out for Charity
736 N. Clark St. 312-943-9700
Watch members of the Chicago Police Department and Fire Department face off in a burger-eating competition at the fifth annual benefit for the 100 Club of Chicago. The event also includes food, drinks, a raffle and music from The Chicago Players. 6:30-10 p.m. $30-$40. Tickets: 100clubchicago.org/pigout
DRINK
Swedish Covenant Hospital Beer Tasting Fundraiser
910 W. Buena Ave. 773-525-8665
Try 80 domestic and imported beers along with appetizers at the eighth annual benefit. A raffle awards beer-related merchandise. 7-10 p.m. $40-$45. Tickets: beertastingfundraiser.bpt.me
New Belgium Beer Release
3443 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-248-4400
Get a first taste of Hop Kitchen Hop stout along with other beers from the Colorado brewery including Le Terroir dry-hopped sour and La Foile sour brown ale ($7-$9). New Belgium gives away a bike at the end of the night. 7 p.m. No cover.
Seventh Anniversary Party
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2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-3530
Try favorite cocktails from the Logan Square bar’s menu over the years ($6-$12) while listening to DJ sets from current and former bartenders. The bar also gives away seven-inch vinyl records at the door. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Fashion’s Front Row (Free!)
111 N. State St. 312-781-1000
Gossip columnist Perez Hilton and actress Jenny McCarthy host a showcase of fall looks that also features free mini-makeovers from Lancome and OPI, mocktails and sweets. 5:30 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Fairways (1141 W. Armitage Ave. 773-698-6020) offers $2 Four Roses bourbon, $3 PBR cans, $4 chicken tacos, $5 Moscow mules and other specials from 5-7 p.m.