International Hangover Day festivities, a beer-fueled block party and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Aug. 5-7.
EAT
Oyster and Rosé Patio Soiree
1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-772-4322
The West Town spot celebrates National Oyster Day with a party in its beer garden featuring specials including $2 char-grilled oysters, $1 raw oysters, $12 plates of four bacon-wrapped char-grilled oysters, $5 glasses of rosé and $5 rosé slushies. 5-9 p.m. Friday. No cover.
Closed Loop Food Fest
1400 W. 46th St. 773-847-5523
Plant Chicago’s fifth annual bash features food and drink vendors including Whiner Beer Co., Bruges Brothers and Pleasant House Bakery plus live music, DJs, mini-workshops on composting, aquaponics and more, and a chance to tour the Back of the Yards facility. 1-6 p.m. Saturday. $10-$20. Tickets: eventbrite.com
International Hangover Day
108 W. Kinzie St. 312-329-9555
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Get your hair of the dog in the form of mimosas and bloody marys and your choice of three shareable brunch dishes including huevos rancheros, shrimp tacos and chilaquiles. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. $35. Phone reservations recommended.
DRINK
Deschutes Brewery’s Street Pub
2607 N. Milwaukee Ave. 541-385-8606
The Oregon brewery sets up a 400-foot custom bar with more than 60 taps pouring beers for $5 each at this block party, which also features food from local chefs and live music from Chicago Afrobeat Project, Swift Technique and others. Proceeds benefit Alliance for the Great Lakes. 2-10 p.m. Saturday. Free admission, $30 for a VIP ticket including swag, snacks and rare beer samples. Tickets: deschutesbrewery.com
DO
‘The Promise of a Rose Garden’
1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 773-904-0391
Babes With Blades presents Dustin Spence’s play about one of the first three women to pass the U.S. Marine Infantry Officer Course and her work training other women. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. $10-$22. Tickets: babeswithblades.org
‘Toruk – The First Flight’
1901 W. Madison St. 800-745-3000
Cirque du Soleil’s touring show uses puppetry, multimedia effects, circus acts and elaborate costumes and makeup for a performance inspired by James Cameron’s “Avatar.” 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. $42 and up. Tickets: cirquedusoleil.com
Vaudzilla! CarniVaude
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-558-0081
The burlesque group performs circus- and sideshow-inspired acts featuring freaks, geeks and showgirls with Billie Arizona headlining. 10:30 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: vaudezilla.com
‘Mother (And Me)’
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2257 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-404-7336
Broadway performer and comedian Melinda Buckley explores her relationship with her larger-than-life Hungarian mother in this autobiographical one-woman comedy performed as part of the theater’s Solo Celebration series. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $30. Tickets: greenhousetheater.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Cortland’s Garage (1645 W. Cortland St. 773-862-7877) offers $3 craft drafts, $4 Jim Beam shots, $5 glasses of house wine and $6 bombs from 5-9 p.m. Friday.