Soccer, pizza, wild beer, Bon Iver, “Ru Paul” queens, a tiny horse and more — it’s all on our list of things to do in Chicago this weekend. Enjoy!
USWNT vs. Korea Republic (friendly)
The best women’s national soccer team in the world will be in Chicago this weekend, as the United States Women’s National Team will take on the Korea Republic as part of its ongoing World Cup 2019 victory tour. It’s one of several stops around the country, but Chicago’s date is special in that it’s the final match for head coach Jill Ellis, a two-time World Cup champion (2015, 2019). 1 p.m. Sunday, Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, $38-$350; ticketmaster.com
Chicago Pizza Summit
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Grab a slice or two at the fourth annual Chicago Pizza Summit, which will perch itself along lovely Lake Michigan this weekend. The event comes in two sessions, and each ticket includes all-you-can-eat pizza, of course, plus three drink tickets and a special edition “pizza plate.” The event also features a U.S. Pizza Museum pop-up, pizza photo booth, Chicago DJs, marketplace featuring special collaborations with local makers, silent auction, Chicago pizza-art showcase by artist Ryan Duggan, and more. 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. Lake Shore Drive, $45; do312.com
Li’l Sebastian visit
The “Parks and Recreation”-themed pop-up at Replay Lincoln Park will host a special guest this weekend, as Li’l Sebastian will pay a visit for one night only. The li’l guy will be available for photos, head pats and “good boy”s. Per the event listing, Li’l ‘Bastian comes from A Zoo To You, which is “a small business that keeps their animals happy, healthy, vaccinated, dewormed, and groomed.” His handler will be with him throughout the event. 6-9 p.m. Friday, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., free; facebook.com/events
Rare and Wild Beer Fest
The best of the brewers will be in Chicago this weekend for the Rare and Wild Beer Fest, a celebration of “rare, barrel-aged, funky, sour and often inaccessible” beers from more than 60 beloved breweries from throughout the country. The lineup includes favorites like Bells, Ommegang and Three Floyds from outside of the city, plus local loves like Whiner, Maplewood, Hopewell and more. Food will be available a la carte. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, $50-$65; rareandwildbeerfest.com
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World Tour
Enjoy a blowout drag-show performance when the RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World Tour comes to town this weekend for its 2019 edition. The show is an intergalactic extravaganza, as Asia O’Hara leads a team of “Drag Race” favorites — including Detox, Kameron Michaels, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls, Plastique, Yvie Oddly and more — on a quest to save the universe. 8 p.m. Sunday, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., $55.50-$65.50; ticketmaster.com
Bon Iver and Feist
Float away, but make sure you don’t nod off (I mean that kindly!) to the lithe, tranquil tunes of opener Feist and headliner Bon Iver on Friday night. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, $29.50-$125; ticketmaster.com
‘Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool’ screenings
The Gene Siskel Film Center always brings cool documentaries through, and one of its upcoming options defines “Cool,” literally: showtimes for “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” doc began this week. Times vary daily, Friday through Oct. 17, Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., $12; siskelfilmcenter.org
Riverwalk Food and Drinks Tour
Will the weather cooperate this weekend? Who knows. If it does, it’s the perfect time of year for a Riverwalk Food and Drinks Tour. Times vary through Oct. 8, starts at Tribune Tower, 435 N. Michigan Ave., $20-$35; americanwalks.com/riverwalk
Septembierfest
Who needs Oktoberfest when you have Septembierfest? Eris Brewery and Cider House brings back its alt-fall beverage festival, with plenty of beer, cider and more for everyone. 1-7 p.m. Saturday, ERIS Brewery and Cider House, 4240 W. Irving Park Road, $20; erischicago.com
Dogtoberfest
Bring out your pooch to Dogtoberfest this weekend, weather permitting. The celebration features a pup costume contest, trick competition and a “kissing booth” for you and your dog. 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Saint Lou’s Assembly, 664 W. Lake St., free; facebook.com/events
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Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates
Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates will be in town this weekend for a discussion of his first-ever novel, “The Water Dancer.” Coates’ previous non-fiction works have been bestsellers, and his first full-length fictional work has drawn a lot of anticipation. 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston, free, seating is first-come, first-served, overflow seating available; familyactionnetwork.net
Elgin Food Truck Fest
Sample a variety of meals on wheels this weekend in Elgin, as the Elgin Food Truck Fest allows mobile vendors and hungry folks to pull up for an evening of tasty food and drink. 5-10 p.m Friday, Festival Park, 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, $5-$10; eventbrite.com