EAT
10-Year Anniversary Party
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine2945 N. Broadway 773-472-4781
The Lakeview shop celebrates a decade of business with complimentary housemade pizzas topped with small-batch and specialty cheeses, blue cheese popcorn, cheese tastings, a champagne toast, raffles and bluegrass music by Indignation Jones. Cash bar available. 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
Jerk Food Truck
East Room2828 W. Medill Ave. 773-276-9603
Head out to the bar's back patio for Jamaican food from the Jerk food truck including jerk chicken ($8), a Jamaican beef or veggie patty ($3) or two coconut macaroons ($3). Wash it down with a $5 Schlitz-and-whiskey shot combo. 8-11 p.m. Saturday.
New Brunch Service
River Roast315 N. LaSalle St. 312-822-0100
This newly opened River North spot offers brunch on weekends with entrees such as the sturdy Hangover Soup (pork shoulder, dried chilis and hominy; $14) or shrimp and grits ($16), among others. Pair those with a beermosa ($8), made with orange juice and white ale. 11 a.m-3 p.m.
Suds & Sausage
Chop Shop2033 W. North Ave. 773-537-4440
Nosh on sausages grilled by Trenchermen chef Patrick Sheerin and Chop Shop chef Joshua Marrelli, served on the bar's patio. Admission includes seasonal sides, as well as beer from neighborhood brewery Piece. Partial proceeds benefit Common Threads. 1-3 p.m. Sunday. $25. Tickets: ticketfly.com/purchase/event/645139
DRINK
Red Ivy3525 N. Clark St. 586-524-7088
Make someone's day at this Wrigleyville bar crawl, where you'll get a red balloon with a positive message on it to gift to a stranger. Price includes a LoveLife Clothing Co. T-shirt and discounted drinks at the participating bars on the crawl. A portion of the ticket price benefits Make-A-Wish. Noon-9 p.m. Saturday. $35. Tickets: lovelifepeople.com
437 Fridays
Phil Stefani's 437 Rush 437 N. Rush St. 312-222-0101
Kick off the weekend with $3 glasses of Mionetto Spritz sparkling wines, $4 Bud Light and Miller Lite bottles, $5 Candoni pinot grigio and Lake Sonoma zinfandel glasses and $7 Grey Goose pear vodka martinis. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday.
DO
Deuce's & The Diamond Club3505 N. Clark St. 312-888-2506
Grab a partner and try your hand at this amateur bags tournament with the chance to win two tickets to any Southwest Airlines destination. Admission includes select cocktails and beers, as well as a food buffet (12:30-2 p.m). Noon. Saturday. $50 for a spectator pass; $120 for a two-person team ticket. Info and registration: rmhccni.org/battleofthebags
'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' (FREE!)
Nitecap Coffee Bar 1738 W. 18th St. 312-846-1149
Catch a screening of Episode VI of the Star Wars saga at the Pilsen coffee bar while fueling up with coffee drinks, a changing menu of sandwiches (including vegan and vegetarian options). 7:30 p.m. Friday. Free.
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Amanda E. Snyder is a RedEye special contributor.