Fall feels are finally hitting, folks — whether you’re ready for it or not. Thankfully, there are plenty of fine things to do indoors or out in Chicago this weekend, including Halloween movie screenings, Pop-Up Magazine, Bacon and Beer Classic, Oktoberfestiversary and a party at Marz.
Chicago Marathon
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Just watch; don’t run. The Chicago Marathon storms through town this weekend, and although you can’t exactly participate on a whim, you can certainly observe the route, which begins in the Loop, then heads as far north as Sheridan Road, as far west as Damen Avenue and as far south as 35th Street. Rolling start from 7:20 to 8:35 a.m.; spectator access to Grant Park begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, free to observe; chicagomarathon.com/spectators
Chicago Bacon and Beer Classic
There will be a couple killer “B”s in the city this weekend, and no, we’re not talking Wu-Tang Clan. This year’s edition of the annual Chicago Bacon and Beer Classic takes over the Bears’ home field once again for a smorgasbord of bacon dishes and beer options. The attending restaurants and breweries hail from Chicago, throughout Illinois and parts of the rest of the U.S., so expect a variety of options. Plus, there will be an eating contest, cornhole and flip cup games, a live DJ and a “bacon seesaw.” 2-5 p.m.(GA) or 1-5 p.m. (VIP) Saturday, Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, $59 GA, $99 VIP, baconandbeerclassic.com
Liquid Dreams 2019 Festival
Marz Brewing invites you to make a jaunt to Bridgeport this weekend for the taproom’s Liquid Dreams 2019 Festival, which brings together a host of Marz’s favorite food and drink. Both rare and renowned tappings will be available from the likes of Half Acre, Three Floyds, Noon Whistle and more. The food lineup ain’t too shabby either, including Mom’s, Pretty Cool Ice Cream, Kimski, Bumbu Roux and Dark Matter Coffee. Drink up those dreams. Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Marz Community Brewing, 3630 S. Iron St., free admission, food and drink tickets $4 each or $40 for festival package at marzbrewing.bigcartel.com
‘The Thing’ and ‘Friday the 13th’ screenings
We’re nearly midway through October, folks, which means the season for scary movies is upon us. If you’re looking for a complete theatergoing experience to accommodate your screams, the Logan Theatre has you covered. Choose from several screenings of the 1982 John Carpenter classic “The Thing” and the original “Friday the 13th.” Or see both! 10:30 p.m. Friday through Monday for “Thing,” 11 p.m. Friday through Monday for “Friday,” Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave., $10; thelogantheatre.com
Pop-Up Magazine: Escape
Pop-Up Magazine does what it sounds like: manifests the content and experience of reading a magazine into a real-life, multimedia storytelling event. Following sold-out shows in San Francisco, Oakland and Washington D.C., the live magazine brings its Escape issue to a Chicago stage this weekend. The lineup includes comedian Jo Firestone (on the escape offered by scented candles), musician Left At London (a song about escaping her voice’s limitations), as well as baiduhai writer Lolly Bowean, who will speak on Black migration in the U.S., including her own movements and Black Americans’ search for a home “in a country that’s fundamentally hostile to them.” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., $27-$32; web.ovationtix.com
Oktoberfestiversary
Ravenswood’s brewery neighbors — Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing — will get together again for the fourth annual Oktoberfestiversary. This fun take on Oktoberfest gets a little traditional, but there will also be plenty of non-Oktoberfest-style special tappings and plenty to do that doesn’t involve sauerkraut: eats from local food trucks, live music, Skee-Ball, a kids’ area and on-demand T-shirts from Luckyprints. Proceeds benefit Friendship Center food pantries. Noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1800 W. Cuyler Ave., $5 donation requested; facebook.com/events
Jack’s Pumpkin pop-up
“Please, Mr. O’Lantern is my father!” Jack’s Pumpkin pop-up offers more than your average pumpkin patch within city limits. This month-long pop-up features pumpkins, a corn maze, ax throwing, games, photo ops, food, drink and more. Even the adults can have fun. Times vary through Nov. 3, 1465 N. Elston Ave., $20-$115; jackspumpkinpopup.com
Chicago Perimeter Ride
Why run around the city when you could bike it? This weekend’s Chicago Perimeter Ride invites bicyclists of all levels to ride up to 100 miles around the city limits at a moderate pace, plus stops for snacks. 9 a.m. Saturday, Buckingham Fountain, 500 S. Columbus Drive, free; facebook.com/events
‘Hugh Jackman: The Man. The Music. The Show.’
Hugh Jackman gets showbiz money. After over a decade making blockbusters, he spun his turn in “The Greatest Showman” into a musical career. He’ll bring his stadium-show performance of show tunes to Chicago this weekend. 7:30 p.m. Friday, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., $50 and up; unitedcenter.com
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Blocktoberfest
Beer-drinking events are aplenty during Oktoberfest season, and this weekend’s lineup includes Dusek’s annual Blocktoberfest spin on the holiday, with a full lineup of local music, plus food, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. 2-11 p.m. Sunday, 1807 S. Allport St., free; do312.com/blocktoberfest
‘The Brothers Size’
Acclaimed production “The Brothers Size” returns to Steppenwolf for Young Adults for the first time since its premiere nine years ago. Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney blends poetry, music and Yoruba mythology to explore brotherly bonds. Times vary Friday and Saturday, and Oct. 18 and 19, Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., $20-$30; steppenwolf.org
Fall Fest
Revel in the beauty of Mother Nature this weekend at the Fall Fest, with activities like sun-gazing, storytelling, live music, scarecrow-building and hiking. Food and drink available a la carte. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Road, free; facebook.com/events