A Ben & Jerry’s beer, a bike benefit, happy hour and more things to do this weekend in Chicago, Nov. 6-8.
EAT
Beer, Burgers & Bourbon
3700 N. Clark St. 773-645-4400
Chef Amanda Downing prepares a four-course dinner including butter-poached shrimp and turkey meatballs paired with Goose Island beer – such as 2010 Bourbon County stout — and Angel’s Envy bourbon. 7-9 p.m. Friday. $50. Tickets: rockitburgerbar.com
National Nachos Day
5721 N. Clark St. 773-654-1800
The Andersonville barbecue joint celebrates by offering its popular appetizer, made with chips, cheese, beans, black olives, scallions, chilies and tomatoes, for $4.50 (normally $9). Add any smoked meat for $2. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday.
South Side Pie Challenge
5480 S. Kenwood Ave. 773-643-4062
Show off your baking skills or just try some $3 slices, which come with a cup of coffee, at the fourth annual benefit for the Hyde Park & Kenwood Hunger Programs. 2-5 p.m. Saturday. $25 to compete, free to attend. Register: southsidepie.com
DRINK
Ice Cream & Beer Social
1825 W. Webster Ave. 773-486-7777
Indulge in an ice cream float made with New Belgium Salted Caramel Brownie brown ale and a scoop of a limited-edition Ben & Jerry’s ice cream infused with the beer ($7). A portion of the proceeds benefit Protect Our Winters’ efforts to fight climate change. 7 p.m. Saturday. No cover.
DO
End-of-Season Benefit Celebration
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688 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-888-3048
Celebrate Chicago’s bicycling culture with a bike auction and music from DJ Mike Caliberz at this fundraiser for Slow Roll Chicago. Beer and food are available to purchase. 7-10 p.m. Saturday. $10 suggested donation.
It’s Personal
1105 W. Chicago Ave. 773-213-1250
Storytellers Jeremy Schaefer and Eileen Tull perform at Chicago Solo Theatre’s monthly show. 7 p.m. Sunday. $15. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Art on Ashland (Free!)
Ashland Avenue from Chicago Avenue to Division Street
View paintings, wire sculpture, photography and other works and meet artists on a self guided tour of West Town businesses featuring refreshments, craft activities and a raffle. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Unlocked: ‘1984’
1650 N. Halsted St. 312-654-5601
A benefit for Steppenwolf for Young Adults includes cocktails, dinner, a tour of the sets and a performance of the play based on George Orwell’s dystopian novel. 5:30 p.m. Saturday. $75. Tickets: steppenwolf.org/unlocked
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Bar Allegro (171 W. Randolph St. 312-325-7120) offers $5 craft cocktails and glasses of red and white wine from 4-6 p.m. daily.
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