A chance to win free tickets to Riot Fest, a motorcycle bash and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, July 22-24.
EAT
Dust Up
1531 N. Damen Ave. 773-235-4039
Snack on grilled fare from the Wicker Park restaurant and Lillie’s Q chef Charlie McKenna including charred masa cake with smoked chicken and pimento cheese tamales ($4-$6) paired with whiskey cocktails ($10) while listening to music from DJs Will Lindsay and Lawrence Peters and folk band Glass Mountain. 5 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
DRINK
Fighting Illini Kickoff Party
3258 N. Southport Ave. 773-528-8226
Get pumped for college football season with a meet and greet and Q&A with head coach Lovie Smith (formerly of the Bears) and director of athletics Josh Whitman. Drink specials include $4 Coors Lights cans and bottles, and $5 Coors Light stadium cups. The brand will also be giving out Illini swag. 5-7 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
Tequila, Tacos & Tickets
459 N. Ogden Ave. 312-888-3367
The West Town bar celebrates National Tequila Day by serving $5 palomas and $12 plates of lime tequila-marinated shrimp tacos with habanero ranch slaw and avocado cream. Order either item and you’ll be entered in a raffle for two three-day passes to Riot Fest. 6-10 p.m. Sunday.
DO
‘Type One’ Pilot Staged Reading (Free!)
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The Chris Farley Cabaret at iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St. 312-929-2401
Watch and offer feedback on the pilot for a comedy series about 10 members of a support group for people with Type 1 diabetes, which is meant to break stereotypes and raise awareness through humor. 7 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Rip it Up Rally (Free!)
2771 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-472-2771
See hundreds of motorcycles and scooters, representing a variety of brands and styles, parked outside the Lincoln Park bar. The annual bash culminates with a ride through the city to an after-party at Three Aces. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free.
‘Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding’ Open Casting Call (Free!)
1113 W. Belmont Ave. 312-391-0404
Non-actors are encouraged to try out to play the attendees of an Italian wedding as part of the long-running show, which returns to Chicago this fall. Visit paulstroili.com/tntauditions for a list of characters. 9 a.m. Saturday; registration starts at 8 a.m., and only the first 50 people to sign up are guaranteed auditions. Free.
‘Greenhouse: Live’
2257 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-404-7336
Members of local ensemble The LivingRoom present highly theatrical stories inspired by true Chicago events for a live recording of the “Your Chicago” podcast. 8 p.m. Friday. $10. Tickets: greenhousetheater.org
Summer Sidewalk Sale (Free!)
5000-5800 N. Clark St. 773-728-2995
Shop for books, clothing, antiques, kitchenware and more from 29 Andersonville businesses including Scout, Sparkles Fine Jewelry, Women & Children First and The Wooden Spoon at the annual event. Pokémon Go players can also take advantage of Lures being dropped at Pokéstops along the route. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Nick’s Beer Garden (1516 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-252-1155) takes $1 off the price of draft beers from 4-7 p.m. Friday.