We’ve got the best things to do in Chicago this weekend for you, including beers at Soldier Field, a Lizzo after-party, DMX show, Cantina Crawl, vintage fashion and birthday parties for Kimski and Off Color.
Chicago Beer Classic
Forget Bear season; it’s beer season at Soldier Field this weekend. The Chicago Beer Classic will host more than 50 breweries and cideries — from beloved Chicago spots to nationally known sudsmakers — from whom guests can grab a taste, including Allagash, Half Acre, Maplewood, Ommegang and Right Bee Cider. There will also be games and activities on the field, as well as in the parking lot before and after each of the event sessions. VIP tickets get a half-hour head-start, as well as special samples, seating options and a tour of Soldier Field. Food will be available to purchase. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4:30-7:30 p.m. general admission (11 a.m. and 4 p.m. VIP) Saturday, Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, $69 general admission, $89 VIP; chicagobeerclassic.com/tickets
Chicago 1919 series: ‘Migration and Housing’
Chicago 1919 is a conversation series that will host events throughout 2019 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city’s historic race riots. “Migration and Housing” is the first program, a conversation led by writer Lee Bey, Dr. Tanesha House and Brad Hunt from the Newberry Library. 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Power House Great Hall, 931 S. Homan Ave., free, RSVP required; chicago1919.org/migration-and-housing
Fyre Fest pop-up
Replay Lincoln Park will kick off its Fyre-Festival-inspired pop-up event this weekend, fashioned after what the aborted festival was supposed to be. Its “island paradise” setting includes all kinds of beach paraphernalia — live palm trees, rental cabanas, even a fire pit and a show by a Blink 182 cover band. Daily through May 19, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., free, except for $20 launch party; replay.ticketbud.com/fyre-fest
Cantina Crawl
Looking for a different way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend? For this Pilsen gallivant, guests get to sip a dozen custom cocktails, one at each of the bars on the crawl, and hear live music. Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Plaza Tenochtitlán, 1020 S. Blue Island Ave., $45; brownpapertickets.com
Lizzo after-party
The bad news: Lizzo’s show is sold out. The good news: Berlin Nightclub will host an after-party for Lizzo fans, hosted by Lucy Stoole and featuring a Lizzo tribute set from DJ Greg Haus. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Berlin Nightclub, 954 W. Belmont Ave., no cover before 11 p.m.; berlinchicago.com
DMX
Want to feel the passage of time? This weekend, DMX celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album, “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot,” considered one of hip-hop’s all-time classics. Oof. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn St., $40; houseofblues.com
Kimski birthday celebration
Kimski turns three this weekend, so the Bridgeport spot will celebrate, of course. Similar to last year’s birthday event, the funky Korean-Polish fusion restaurant will host a 12-hour party, complete with music from a stellar lineup of DJs and plenty to eat and drink. Several of Kimski’s foodie friends will set up shop during the festivities, including Cafe Marie-Jeanne, Finom Coffee, Hungry as F*ck, Sauce & Bread Kitchen/Co-Op Sauce, Seoul Taco and The Spoke & Bird. Don’t forget your appetite at home. 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Kimski, 960 W. 31st St., free; facebook.com/kimskichicago/events
Chicago Kids and Kites Festival
Kites for the kids! As Mary Poppins said, let’s go fly a kite, at this weekend’s 21st Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival. The free event from the city provides kids with free kite kits (while supplies last) to decorate, build and fly. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Cricket Hill, 660 W. Montrose Ave., free; chicago.gov More Top Picks Best Composite Toe Work Shoes For Women
Greek Heritage Parade
Celebrate Greek heritage and head over to Greektown, as the Greek Heritage Parade steps out for its 2019 procession along Halsted Street. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, 306 S. Halsted St., parade between Randolph and Van Buren, free; greektownchicago.org
Bobcat Goldthwait and Dana Gould
A couple of funny guys: Veteran comedians Bobcat Goldthwait and Dana Gould have teamed up for their “The Show With Two Heads” tour, and the Chicago edition of the 12-city jaunt will be this weekend. 7:30 p.m. doors, 8:30 p.m. show, Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., $30; ticketfly.com
Off Color birthday celebration
Six years of suds deserves a celebration, so Off Color will oblige with two beers to celebrate a half-dozen years. The brewery will throw its own birthday party featuring two new brews: Polar S’moretex — a high-volume version of Dino S’mores brewed on the coldest day in Chicago history — plus Chicxulub, a Mexican-hot-chocolate-inspired Russian imperial stout. Both are first come, first served. 11 a.m.-11:55 p.m. Saturday, Off Color Brewing, 1460 N. Kingsbury St., free; facebook.com/offcolorbrewingtaproom/events
RETROSPECT Fashion Market
Vintage fashion lovers will get everything they could possibly want this weekend, as RETROSPECT Fashion Market will cram a selection of clothing from 1890 through 1990 into three days of events this weekend — a VIP shopping experience Friday, shopping market Saturday and a vintage garment tour / lunch Sunday. Event times and locations vary, see website for complete details; $15-$35, varies by event; retrospectchicago.com
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