An Alice in Wonderland party at Mojo Spa, White Sox and Cubs opener parties and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, April 8-10.
EAT
White Sox Home Opener Party
2701 S. Eleanor St. 312-724-8811
Have hamburgers ($12), duck fat hot dogs ($10) and $5 pours of Pollyanna Brewing Co.’s The Full Lemonty golden ale in the Bridgeport bar’s backyard garden, then grab a free shuttle to U.S. Cellular Field. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. No cover.
Driver Appreciation Day (Free!)
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2156 N. Clybourn Ave. 773-857-3979
Cab, Lyft and Uber drivers can get their choice of a free cheese, pepperoni, sausage or veggie pizza delivered right to their cars at the Lincoln Park restaurant on the corner of Clybourn and Southport avenues. 4-6 p.m. Friday.
DRINK
108th Annual Next Year Day
3530 N. Clark St. 773-789-8864
The Heckler celebrates the start of Cubs season with live music from the Del-Crustaceans, Katie Day and After Party, plus games, a raffle benefiting Peace for Pits and drink specials including $4 Old Style tallboys and $6 Maddon Mules (Jameson, ginger beer and lime). 7 p.m. Saturday. $10. Tickets: nextyearday.com
DO
MEYVN Sample Sale (Free!)
The Tank at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
12 S. Michigan Ave. 312-852-6012
The Logan Square menswear store sets up shop in The Loop selling past spring and winter wear including denim, footwear, outerwear, shirts, shorts and accessories for up to 80 percent off. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free.
Las Cafeteras
1807 S. Allport St. 312-526-3851
The California-based Afro-Mexican band performs along with Los Vicios de Papa and DJ Fanita Banana. 8:30 p.m. Saturday; doors open at 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. Tickets: thaliahallchicago.com
Alice in Wonderland Party
1468 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-235-6656
Blend your own tea and perfume, play bingo, snack on desserts and savory dishes and take a picture in a photo booth with props. Those who come in costume can enter a photo booth contest for a shot at winning prizes. Noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday. $35. Tickets: mojospa.com
Juggernaut Film Festival
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3733 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-6607
The fourth annual benefit for Otherworld Theatre features screenings of 25 science fiction and fantasy shorts from more than 10 countries plus filmmaker Q-and-As and panel discussions. Noon-5:30 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: otherworldtheatre.org
Polycephaly Magazine Launch Party
2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-3530
Hear readings from six of the literary magazine’s contributing writers, catch a performance by psychedelic rock group HEAD and write your best six-word story for a shot at winning an issue or original illustrations. 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Four Star Lounge (2666 N. Halsted St. 773-661-2927) offers $5 crafts beers and pours of Ketel One, Jack Daniels, Jose Cuervo, Beefeater, Bacardi and Jim Beam from 6-9 p.m. Friday.
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