1. Eat out, rock out
Rachael Ray brings her Feedback Festival to the Lincoln Park Zoo, with a bevy of musical acts, food and drinks. Taking the stage are musicians Grace Potter and Lee Fields & The Expressions, while food includes pulled pork sliders from Lillie Q’s chef Charlie McKenna, Green City Market charred corn on the cob, chilled dan dan noodles and Pilsen-style hot dogs. Wash it all down with wine and beer. Tickets $50-$70; VIP $300. 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., www.feedbackchicago.com
2. Sample local brews
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Swing by Logan Square’s Crown Liquors for a taste of eight city breweries (Pipeworks, Revolution, Off Color, Piece, Half Acre, Ale Syndicate, Aquanaut, and Arcade). Each will pour three beers, including rare and limited releases. For $30, attendees get 10 5-ounce pours. 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at Crown Liquors, 2821 N. Milwaukee Ave., www.eventbrite.com
3. Learn the art of the croissant
Join pastry chef Kelly Dull at culinary bookstore Read It & Eat for a hands-on baking class, where you’ll learn all you need to know about France’s most famous buttery, flaky pastry. Start with the secrets to perfectly laminated dough, then adapt the plain recipe for pain au chocolat and ham and cheese croissants. $70. 1-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at Read It & Eat, 2142 N. Halsted St., www.readitandeatstore.com
4. Start the day with free cold brew
Before heading out for Sunday brunch, swing by the Big Shoulders Coffee truck for a free cup of cold brew coffee. The truck will also be selling its usual coffee and espresso offerings, along with pastries if you need a pre-brunch nibble. (What, is that weird?) 10:30 a.m.-noon on Sunday, June 26 at the Big Shoulders Coffee truck, Fullerton Avenue at Lake Michigan, www.bigshoulderscoffee.com
5. Learn about European spirits and cocktails
At a cocktail class hosted by Bohemian House, you’ll step behind the bar and get familiar with Central European spirits like plum brandy and Becherovka, an herbal liqueur. Beverage director Danny Bautista will guide attendees through crafting their own drinks, like the Czech Mate (Slivovitz plum brandy, Becherovka and fruit juices) and the Chartreuse Smash, made with green Chartreuse and Becherovka. $15. 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 26 at Bohemian House, 11 W. Illinois St., www.bohochicago.com
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