National Lobster Day, a Belgian-style beer festival and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Sept. 23-25.
EAT
A Tasting with Anna Thomas
2142 N. Halsted St. 773-661-6158
The author of “Vegan Vegetarian Omnivore” provides tips for cooking for friends and family with dietary restrictions and offers samples of dishes from her cookbook including corn polenta, roast chicken stuffed with lemons and pumpkin gingerbread. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. $20. Tickets: eventbrite.com
One-Year Anniversary
3581 W. Belden Ave. 773-661-0675
The Logan Square bar celebrates with a special menu featuring a pit beef sandwich, fresh or fried oysters, mac & beer cheese and old bay pickles ($15) plus giveaways and beer on tap from Half Acre Beer Co. and Pipeworks Brewing Co. including Tasty Waves pale ale and Twin Pines Mall imperial IPA ($4-$8). 3 p.m.-midnight Saturday. No cover.
National Lobster Day
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326 N. Morgan St. 312-973-1336
Feast on a 2-pound lobster boiled with Old Bay seasoning and onions and served with red potatoes, corn on the cob, coastal slaw and milk bread plus an appetizer, your choice of dessert and two glasses of wine. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday. $60.
DRINK
Belgian Fest
1800 N. Clybourn Ave. 312-915-0071
Try Belgian-style ales from nearly 20 breweries including 4 Hands Brewing Co., Band of Bohemia and Corridor Brewery & Provisions at the annual benefit for the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. Noon Sunday. $40. Tickets: belgianfest2016.brownpapertickets.com
Late Summer Dinner on the Lawn
5435 N. Wolcott Ave. 773-728-0031
Ampersand Wine Bar chef/owner Darren McGraw prepares a three-course dinner at the Ravenswood brewery including heirloom tomato salad with Maiden Voyage rye IPA and beef cheek with The Search extra special bitter. 5 p.m. Sunday. $50. Tickets: ampersandchicago.com
DO
The Seth Bogart Show
3206 N. Halsted St. 872-206-2052
The interactive show combines drag, fashion and music with performances by Max Goldstein, Dorian Electra and IT Presents plus DJ sets from Ariel Zetina and more. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. $10. Tickets: ticketweb.com
Simmer Brown
1637 W. North Ave. 773-697-3563
Comedian and actor Xavier Lamont headlines a standup showcase which also features performances from Chicago Power Drumming and improv group Fun Fun Boys. 8-9:30 p.m. Friday; doors open at 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Fall Ball
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2412 W. North Ave. 312-823-8199
Dress as a cowboy or cowgirl and learn the basics of the country waltz then practice your moves to country music at this BYOB bash, which also features performances by the studio’s students. 9-10:30 p.m. Friday. $20. Tickets: duetdancestudio.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Flagship (1622 W. Belmont Ave. 773-281-3805) offers a $25 package including well drinks, domestic drafts and a food item or call drinks for $30 from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Buy a $5 raffle ticket benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation for a shot and winning Cubs or Blackhawks tickets.
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