If you’re wondering how you’ll possibly fill the long weekend ahead, we have a few solid ideas that revolve around beer, booze and barbecue. We tossed in some patriotic pancakes and hot sauce for good measure, too. Here’s a look at six Memorial Day bashes happening in Chicago this weekend.
Pig roast at G&O
459 N. Ogden Ave. 312-888-3367
This little piggy went to West Town for a party hosted by 4 Hands Brewing Co. Sip drafts and nosh on all-you-can-eat smoked pig and sides (think mac ‘n’ cheese and coleslaw) made using beers from the brewery. 3 p.m. Saturday. $18.
Patriotic brunch specials at Kick
1943 W. Byron St. 773-236-8886
Munch on red, white and blue pancakes ($10) then wash them down with a Stars and Stripes cocktail ($8) made with rum, lime juice and simple syrup with a red, white and blue sugar rim. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday.
’70s pool party at Fremont
15 W. Illinois St. 312-874-7270
Live DJ sets, frozen cocktails, popsicle stands and more grace this weekend-long celebration. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
Rooftop bash at Joy District
112 W. Hubbard St. 312-955-0339
River North’s newest rooftop gem launches Sundays on the Roof with a hot dog stand, bubble machines and drink deals on Jameson shots, Smirnoff cocktails and Don Julio bottles. 2 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
Barbecue at Oyster Bah
1962 N. Halsted St. 773-248-3000
Go the classic route with new menu options such as baby back ribs ($18-$27) and fried chicken with Bad Seed hot sauce ($17), both served with corn on the cob and coleslaw. Plus, enjoy Magnum Monday with by-the-glass pours of unique bottles. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday.
Bring Your Own Vinyl at The Duck Inn
2701 S. Eleanor St. 312-724-8811
Grab your favorite record and head to the Bridgeport restaurant for food, booze and vinyl on tap. Plus, industry folks get 50 percent off food. Don’t forget not to set an alarm. Noon-2 a.m. Sunday. No cover.
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