Happy hour at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, a spring flower workshop and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, March 18-20.
EAT
The Story of Eli: A Chicago Legacy That’s More Than Cheesecake
Kendall College, School of Culinary Arts
900 N. Branch St. 847-432-8255
“The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook” co-authors Maureen Schulman, Jolene Worthington and Diana Moles discuss Eli Schulman’s career as a restaurateur, the history of cheesecake and the process of developing new recipes. Cheesecake samples are included. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. $3-$5. RSVP: [email protected]
‘Feed Zone Table’ Cookbook Launch (Free!)
1620 N. Wells St. 312-587-3338
Dr. Allen Lim demonstrates how to prepare dinner recipes from his third cookbook and offers samples. Buy a copy ($24.95) and you’ll also get a Skratch Labs cookie mix. 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Free. RSVP: fleetfeetchicago.com
Taste of Iceland
505 N. Lake Shore Drive 312-644-4050
Icelandic chef Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson teams up with the Near North restaurant’s chefs to create a four-course menu including torched arctic char with horseradish sauce and grilled lamb loin. 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Sunday. $70. Phone reservations recommended.
DRINK
Spring Flower Workshop
1 W. Washington St. 312-782-1111
Learn how to arrange a mini-bouquet to take home and build your own mimosas with edible flowers including lavender and orchids. A portion of the proceeds benefits UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago’s services for people with disabilities. $30. 11 a.m.-noon Sunday. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
‘City of Gold’
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Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N. Clark St. 773-248-7759
Catch a screening of the documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning Los Angeles Times food critic Jonathan Gold followed by a Q&A with Gold and director Laura Gabbert moderated by Newcity film critic Ray Pride. 7:15 p.m. Friday. $12.50. Tickets: landmarktheatres.com
Bindis & Bruises
1650 W. Foster Ave. 773-486-8261
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble’s performance follows eight women searching for inner strength after suffering from sexual, dating and domestic abuse in Indian-American culture. A panel discussion follows. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $10-$15. Tickets: danztheatre.org
Sweatworking
12 S. Michigan Ave. 312-940-3552
Take a core training class with minimal equipment led by a Nike master trainer with music from DJ Jill Hopkins, then network over a light breakfast. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: chicagoathleticevents.com
Fall/Winter 2016 Portfolio Fashion Show
140 E. Walton Place 312-787-2200
FashionBar’s annual show spotlights ready to wear clothing from Christopher DiGiorgio, Humane Envy, Kristina Giedra, Nadia Dovidi Design and Laura Daili Vilnius. A portion of the proceeds benefits Avanse. 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday. $15-$35. Tickets: fashionbarchicago.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (923 W. Weed St. 312-462-1053) offers $4 beers, $5 appetizers and $6 cocktails and glasses of wine from 5-7 p.m. Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
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