A pumpkin-carving party at Pub Royale, a race from Fish Bar to Henry’s and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 9-11.
EAT
Philippine Cuisine: A Plateful of History
900 N. North Branch St. 312-752-2000
Try rice dishes that show the influence of Chinese, Malay and Spanish culture on Philippine food. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. $3-$5. Reservations recommended: [email protected]
Grand Opening
2800 N. Clark St. 773-868-0173
The first 100 people to visit the bakery’s new Lakeview location receive a gift such as a coffee drink, T-shirt or doughnut, with one person winning free doughnuts for life. 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
DRINK
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Harvest HopDown
11 N. Michigan Ave. 312-521-7275
Sample beers from Midwestern brewers including Urban Chestnut Brewing Co., Bell’s Brewery and Schlafly Beer and vote for your favorite to win the third annual competition. 5-8 p.m. Friday. $40. Tickets: parkgrillchicago.com/plaza
Pumpkin Carving Party
2049 W. Division St. 773-661-6874
Have a drink and a pumpkin-stuffed paratha while you decorate a pumpkin. The best-looking gourd wins a $50 gift card and a bottle of Letherbee Royale Cup. Noon-3 p.m. Sunday. $20.
Bears Game Watch
1560 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-9339
Order a $5 20-ounce Miller Lite stadium cup, $15 Miller Lite bucket or $8 32-ounce Miller Lite pitcher while the Bears play the Kansas City Chiefs and you’ll be entered in a raffle for a pair of tickets to the Nov. 1 game. Noon Sunday. No cover.
DMK Sorta Marathon
2954 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-360-8686
The first person to get from DMK Burger Bar to sibling spot Henry’s via any means—from running to public transit—wins a $500 DMK gift card, with the top 30 finishers winning a 16-ounce Lagunitas-branded glass. All participants get a T-shirt and a beer. 2 p.m. Saturday, registration begins at 1:30 p.m. $20. Tickets: bso.sh/sortamarathon
DO
‘Improvised Mythology’
956 W. Newport Ave. 773-270-3440
Performers answer a question from the audience about nature or human nature by creating an original myth. 7:30 p.m. Friday. $12. Tickets: undertheguntheater.com
Wise Conscious Morning Party
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3940 N. Lincoln Ave. 224-595-2035
Start your Saturday with a yoga class (6 a.m.), meditation session (7 a.m.) a hip-hop set from Paul Freedom (8 a.m.) and a dance party with beats from DJ Taz Rashid (9 a.m.) Breakfast and a gift bag are included. $45-$65. Tickets: peaksunrise.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Hubbard Inn (110 W. Hubbard St. 312-222-1331) offers $8 Moscow mules, $4 Berghoff Sir Dunkle dark lager, $2 shrimp cocktail and $1 oysters from 4-7 p.m.