A chance to win free Stan’s doughnuts for life, a bridal expo and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Jan. 15-17.
EAT
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2233 S. Throop St. 312-850-0555
Sauced and Locallective team up with author and chef Brandon Baltzley for a five-course dinner spotlighting Midwest fare such as grilled trout and beef tongue pot roast. Some proceeds benefit Aspire Chicago. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $75; drink pairings available for an additional $25. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Grand Opening (Free!)
26 E. Roosevelt Road 312-834-0700
The first 100 people in line at the bakery’s South Loop expansion receive an envelope containing prizes ranging from free coffee or gelato to free doughnuts for life. 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Free. Go to stansdonutschicago.com for info about giveaways and prizes at other locations.
Sonntag Dinner
954 W. Fulton Market 312-226-5300
The West Loop restaurant gets decked out like a German beer hall and serves cheesy spatzle, smoked brisket with bread dumplings, wienerschnitzel and German beer in the new series. 6 p.m. Sunday. $75. Reservations required.
DRINK
Mixology 101
1829 W. Chicago Ave. 312-243-1535
Head bartender Ryan Imboden demonstrates how to make two cocktails, which you can drink paired with appetizers. Stay for dinner after the class and get a complimentary dessert. 4 p.m. Saturday. $40. Reservations required.
DO
Wired Fridays (Free!)
78 E. Washington St. 312-744-3316
Shake up your lunch break by dancing to music from Detroit DJ Jarvi at the twice-monthly party. Noon-1 p.m. Friday. Free.
Bridal Expo Chicago
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8535 W. Higgins Road 773-693-4444
Meet 60 wedding vendors offering catering, flowers, photography and more. A runway show at 2:30 p.m. showcases Hayley Paige’s last collection. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $10-$15. Tickets: bridalshowexpo.com
The South Side Jazz Coalition Winter Gala
7059 S. South Shore Drive 773-888-6709
Jazz trumpeter Orbert Davis performs his composition from the documentary “DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis” with saxophonist Ari Brown and vocalist Maggie Brown at this benefit for the South Shore Jazz Festival. 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday. $53.74. Tickets: eventbrite.com
‘Double Text’
3914 N. Clark St. 800-650-6449
The romantic comedy follows a man and a woman trying to decode each other’s text messages the morning after their first date. 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $10. Tickets: pubhousetheatre.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Commons Club (203 N. Wabash Ave. 312-940-4747) serves $1 champagne and specialty cocktails from 6-8 p.m. this Friday to celebrate Virgin Hotels Chicago’s one-year anniversary.