Free pizza and live entertainment in Hamilton Park, dancing at new late-night ’70s-themed club in River North and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Aug. 12-14.
EAT
Burgers With Bennett Tramer
1941 W. North Ave. 773-687-9824
Have a burger, fries and soft drink while watching an episode of “Saved by the Bell” with the show’s Emmy-nominated producer and former head writer, who will share behind-the-scenes stories and answer questions. 1-3 p.m. Friday. $25. RSVP: savedbythemax.com
DRINK
Pilsen Neighborhood Immersion
643 W. 18th St. 718-486-7422
Check in at a pop-up bar and shop created through a collaboration between Brooklyn Brewery and Timberland and you’ll get a booklet of coupons that includes beer vouchers, lunch at Pl-zen, Café Jumping Bean or Dusek’s, and buy one, get one free coffee at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters. Noon Sunday. $15. Tickets: brooklynbrewerymash.com
70th Anniversary
425 W. Armitage Ave. 312-944-5087
The Lincoln Park Irish pub celebrates by serving corned beef sandwiches from a Vienna Beef cart and offering drink specials including $5 Guinness, Jameson, Tullamore Dew, Baileys and car bombs, with $1 from every drink benefiting The TLC Foundation. The person wearing the best 1940s-themed attire wins an iPad, and you can buy tickets for a raffle awarding a trip to Ireland. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Sunday. No cover.
Now open
111 W. Hubbard St.
Bonhomme Hospitality Group (Fulton Market Kitchen) and Cerberus Group (Celeste) teamed up on this late-night ’70s-themed dance spot with a variety of cocktails ($13) and bottle service offerings ($400). 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Friday and 11 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday. No cover.
DO
Bit Bash
1215 W. Fulton St.
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Try more than 50 indie video games at the third annual fest, which also features food trucks, music performances and art installations. 2-10 p.m. Saturday. $25-$30. Tickets: bitbashchicago.com
Austin Powers 4: The Secret Sequel (Free!)
1655 W. Cortland Ave. 773-384-0494
Catch a reading of a collaborative screenplay, featuring the British spy and other characters, such as Dr. Evil and Fat Bastard, time travel and dream sequences, created over two years by soliciting comedians and writers from around the country to each pen one page. 8 p.m. Friday. Free. Tickets: austin4.bpt.me
Peacebook (Free!)
513 W. 72nd St. 312-226-9633
Collaboraction Theatre Company’s festival features free dinner from Connie’s Pizza, artist-led group activities and a performance of seven world-premiere peace-themed dance, theater and spoken word pieces. 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free.
#Sweatworking
3626 N. Talman Ave. 773-327-3473
Try 10 different exercises both indoors and outdoors during this Olympic-themed workout including agility drills and runs. 9-11 a.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: asweatlife.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Fremont (15 W. Illinois St. 312-874-7270) offers $6 Absolut vodka cocktails from 4-7 p.m. Friday.
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