Check out Day of the Dead celebrations, a Young Thug and MGK show, Halloween parties and Italian wines, all on the docket for things to do this weekend in Chicago.
Vam-pours for Halloween
Head to Haymarket Pub this weekend to find a Halloween Party with food and drink for the whole family. The popular West Loop brewery will offer buffets for kids and adults, so bring your appetites. Of course, beer will be flowing, plus games and activities including a piñata. Costumes are highly encouraged. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 W. Randolph St., $7 kids buffet, $15 adult buffet, RSVP to [email protected]; haymarketbeer.com
Young Machine Gun Thug Kelly
Fans of either Young Thug or Machine Gun Kelly can enjoy a performance from an artist they (presumably) enjoy very much, while (presumably) taking in another from at artist about whom they are ambivalent. Those of you who are fans of both artists — all six of you — enjoy. 8 p.m. Friday, Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 S. Racine Ave., ticketmaster.com
Day of the Dead Xicágo
Head to Pilsen to celebrate Día de los Muertos at Day of the Dead Xicágo as the park outside the National Museum of Mexican art is transformed into a memorial space for departed loved ones. The celebratory event includes ofrendas, live music, face painting and other art activities, as well as Pan De Muerto, a traditional bread for the holiday. 3-8 p.m. Sunday, National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St., free; nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
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The IG-eye-candy wndr museum has been open in the city for several months at this point, but the exhibition will be redecorating its space for the Halloween holiday with wndr After Dark. See how Halloween translates to an influencer palace. Entry times into the space are staggered throughout the evening. First entry at 6:30 p.m., final entry at 10 p.m. Friday, wndr museum, 1130 W. Monroe St., $32, tickets available at doors; showclix.com
Grape getaway
Travel via grapes with this autumn Wine Passport event hosted by Eataly. Guests can sample up to 20 different varieties from different regions in Italy, while light bites will be available as well. Each session runs for two hours, and tickets are good for 10 percent off any purchase you might decide to make at Eataly. 6-8 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Friday, noon-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Eataly Chicago, 43 E. Ohio St., $49; eataly.com
