EAT
Patio And Brunch Launch
Acadia1639 S. Wabash Ave. 312-360-9500
The Michelin-starred restaurant debuts sidewalk seating and reintroduces brunch service with dishes from chef Ryan McCaskey such as the Scotch egg with violet mustard and wild watercress ($8) and the lobster eggs Benedict with truffle lobster hollandaise, serrano ham and country potatoes ($18). 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.
U. S. Cellular Field333 W. 35th St. 312-600-8539
BYO lawn chairs-and your own appetite-to this rally featuring vittles for sale from Harold's Chicken, Gino's Steaks Truck, Taquero Fusion, Starfruit Cafe, Jerk 312, Chicago Pizza Boss and a dozen more, plus beer stands, street performers and live music from the 95th Street Band. Noon-9 p.m. Saturday. $10. More: chgofoodtruckfest.com
Ice Cream Social
The Double 3545 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-772-7000
Change your Sunday to Sundae with Studio Paris resident DJ Konsept and Tru chef Anthony Martin who dish up unlimited sundaes and ice cream cocktails-including a non-traditional bloody mary (cucumber-vodka ice cream, agave bloody mary mix, smoked bacon powder and a sugar cane stirrer compressed in celery branch juice)-at this benefit for No Kid Hungry as DJs dish up the beats. Noon-6 p.m. Sunday. $10 suggested donation.
DRINK
Eckhart Park1330 W. Chicago Ave. 773-746-5490
Kick off your weekend at this traveling backyard-style bash featuring 17 New Belgium beers on tap which you can sample for $1.25 per three-ounce pour or $5 per 12-ounce cup while improving the environment-all proceeds benefit The Recyclery Collective and the Alliance for the Great Lakes. At nightfall, watch a lineup of short films created by New Belgium fans. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday. No cover.
All White Affair
Chuck's 224 N. Michigan Ave. 312-334-6700
It's finally-finally!-the season to wear white attire, which is encouraged-but not required-at this summertime bash featuring complimentary passed appetizers, specialty cocktails such as the Summer Breeze (peach vodka, peach syrup, lime, ginger beer; $12) and beats by DJs Ziggs, Bonsu and Jamal Smallz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday. $20. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/all-white-affair-tickets-11380169393
DO
(Free!) Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Simulcast
Millennium Park201 E. Randolph St. 312-850-9744
As part of the park's 10th anniversary celebration, you can view Hubbard Street's Harris Theater performance on a 40-foot wide, 22-foot tall screen under the stars. The program includes the world premiere of "The Impossible" by resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo, plus "Gnawa" by Nacho Duato, "Falling Angels" by Jiri Kylian and "Pacopepepluto" by Cerrudo. 8 p.m. Friday.
Queer Contra Dance Chicago
Old Town School of Folk Music4544 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-728-6000
Gay and hetero dancers alike are invited to join this Pride Month shindig, which starts with a 30-minute contra (partnered folk dance) lesson from caller John Legge. Then show off your skills to live music by the Grand Ol' Aubrey Band. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday. $10 or pay-what-you-can.
Fex Global 1st Saturdays
Subt Lounge 2011 W. North Ave. 773-278-6600
San Francisco DJ Kush Arora headlines this monthly night of transnational bass with global roots where you can get your groove on with host MC Zulu and opening sets by resident DJs NewLife and Itzi Nallah. 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. $5; no cover before 10 p.m.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Friday is National Donut Day: Show the Hailo app on your phone at Do-Rite Donuts (50 W. Randolph St.) and get a free buttermilk old fashioned.
Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.