Free fries at Mon Ami Gabi, an all-you-can-eat crayfish boil at Smack Shack, cat theater and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Aug. 19-21.
EAT
Taste of Summer
1200 W. 35th St. 773-247-3000
Feast on grilled meat from Chicago restaurants including Frontier, Porkchop and Taco Joint and vote for your favorite dish. The bash also includes a build-your-own loaded fries station, beer and frozen treats. 1-4 p.m. Sunday. $40. Tickets: events.thrillist.com/tasteofsummer
Crayfest
326 N. Morgan St. 312-973-1336
An all-you-can-eat Louisiana-style crayfish boil cooked in a broth of Old Bay seasoning and onions includes red potatoes, corn on the cob, slaw, griddled milk bread and a hurricane cocktail, with additional hurricanes available for $5. The Four Star Brass Band performs at 6 p.m. 3-10 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: nightout.com
DRINK
Enoversity: Australia & New Zealand
505 N. Michigan Ave. 312-321-8738
Learn about and taste Southern Hemisphere wines paired with chocolate, cheese and charcuterie. 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday. $55. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
DO
Laugh Near Minimalist Furniture
3033 N. Clark St. 630-390-5496
Comedians You Should Know founder Danny Kallas headlines the monthly BYOB variety show which also features sketches from Tom Simmons and improv from I’m A Turtle comedy group. 7:30 p.m. Friday; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $8-$10. Tickets: eventbrite.com
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‘Bette, Live at the Continental Baths’
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
Hell in a Handbag Productions presents a tribute to Bette Midler’s cabaret act at a New York bathhouse starring diva Caitlin Jackson and singing boys wearing strategically placed towels. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $26-$28. Tickets: stage773.com
15th Anniversary
Various locations
Want to try the high-intensity, low-impact workout? Visit any of the studio’s four Chicago locations on Saturday or Sunday and your first class is free. Go to barmethod.com for more information.
Catzilla 4: A Cat Fest
3502 N. Elston St. 773-742-5420
The celebration of all things feline features dancers, jugglers, hula-hoop artists, live music and a science fiction-themed act starring real cats. Proceeds benefit Prop Thtr and Harmony House for Cats. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $20. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Friends of Ann (Free!)
600 N. Michigan Ave. 312-587-8301
Blair Staky of The Fox & She and other style bloggers provide wardrobe consulting while you enjoy wine, appetizers and 40 percent discounts on new fall arrivals. 6-8 p.m. Friday. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Mon Ami Gabi (2300 N. Lincoln Park West 773-348-8886) offers free fries, $5 glasses of wine and select beer, $8 wine flights and $1 oysters from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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