EAT
Hot Dog Cookoff
Schubas Tavern 3159 N. Southport Ave. 773-525-2508
Chefs from Kuma's Corner, Fat Rice, ManBQue, Harmony Grill and more put their personal spin on dogs at this second annual competition, which also features drink specials, a raffle, music and bags games hosted by Gapers Block in the Schubas parking lot. Tickets include tasting portions of each chef's creation. 2-7 p.m. Saturday. $20.
Brunch Burritos
Henry's Swing Club 18 W. Hubbard St. 312-955-8018
Recover from the night before with tasty grub at this new River North bar. Choose from burrito selections ($6-$8) such as scrambled eggs, chorizo and green chili; fried eggs, three meats and cheese; Texas steak chili, fried eggs and potatoes; and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
DRINK
World Cup Final Viewing Party
Lotties1925 W. Cortland Ave. 773-489-0738
Watch Germany take on Argentina in the final match of the World Cup. Food and drink specials include $3.50 Blue Moon drafts and $9 pizzas. 2p.m. Sunday.
Lagunitas Summer Brew Cruise
Navy Pier's Gateway Park 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-222-9328
Take to the water for a 90-minute cruise hosted by Shoreline Sightseeing and Lagunitas Brewery. Tickets include Lagunitas Day Time, Night Time, IPA and Pils, as well as cocktail meatballs, chips and cookies. 8 p.m. Friday. $39.
Fan Fiction: New Orleans Edition
Scofflaw3201 W. Armitage Ave. 773-252-9700
Feel like you're in the Big Easy when this Logan Square bar hosts a send-off for locals nominated for Tales of the Cocktail, taking place in New Orleans. Southern-inspired cocktail specials ($8) include sazeracs, hurricanes, brandy milk punch and more. 12 p.m. Sunday.
Everleigh Social Club939 W. Randolph St. 312-243-6690
Michelle L'amour and company present "Tales, Tails and Cocktails," readings in the raw about cocktail culture. Includes readings by Chicago Starlets' Honey Halfpint and Greta Layne, as well as special guest Bella Blue from New Orleans. 7 p.m. Friday. $20-$35.
DO
Short Cuts: Short Horror Films from the Midwest
Davis Theater 4614 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-784-0893
Get ready to get tremble at this short film festival featuring horror flicks by more than 20 local filmmakers, including "Mime Time" (John Borowski), "Kusper on Ice" and "Schrodinger's Mummy" (both from lowcarbcomedy.com). The evening also includes movie-themed prizes and an auction of rare autographed movie art and other items. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $10.
Chicago Independent Bookstore Day
57th Street Books 1301 E 57th St. 773-684-1300
Calling all bookworms! This Hyde Park bookstore (and the nearby Seminary Co-Op Bookstore) offer a free raffle of book giveaways and prizes including tote bags and other literary loot. Also available at other participating local indie bookstores: chicagobookstoreday.com 10 a.m. Saturday.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Stroll the Bucktown neighborhood during the Bucktown Community Organization's annual Tree and Garden Walk Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Amanda E. Snyder is a RedEye special contributor.