EAT
Doughnut and Dumpling Social
Elizabeth4835 N. Western Ave. 773-681-0651
Haven't been able to get a ticket to the Michelin-starred Lincoln Square spot? You can try chef Iliana Regan's pierogi and buttermilk brioche doughnuts along with coffee, juice, toast and morning cocktails at this first come, first served counter-service breakfast. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday.
Taste Talks All-Star BBQ
Palmer Square Park2200 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-262-8658
Sample grilled dishes from 12 celebrity chefs including Stephanie Izard, Rick Bayless and Paul Kahan. Donate $5 to No Kid Hungry and you'll also get a piece of pie from local restaurants including Lula Cafe and Sepia. 1-4 or 5-8 p.m. Sunday. $40. Tickets: eventbrite.com
UIC Forum725 W. Roosevelt Road
Sample takes on the classic noodle dish from 50 Chicago restaurants and bars and vote for your favorite at this benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana. Admission includes samples and five drinks. Noon-3 p.m. Saturday. $50. Tickets: macandcheesechicago.com
DRINK
Hyde Park Brew Fest
Nichols Park1355 E. 53rd St. 773-493-3355
Sample beer and cider from more than 30 vendors including Seattle Cider Company, Baderbrau Brewing Company and Capital Brewery at this bash, which also features food trucks and live music from Dos Santos: Anti-Beat Orquesta, The Damn Choir and Matthew Santos. 1-5 p.m. Saturday. $45. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
"The Goldfish Project: Procreation" (Free!)
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center4740 N. Western Ave. 773-413-0862
Comedian Shawn Bowers presents a multimedia showcase of conversations, emails, texts and photos from his time pretending to be a woman on online dating sites. The performance also features stories from other people's odd experiences with the Internet. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free. Tickets: thenewcolony.org
"Here, Chicago"
Stage 7731225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
Hear true stories from mind reader Mark Toland, Meal Sharing community manager Jessica Smith Soto and others at this monthly event. Bring a dish for the pre-show potluck for free admission. You can also share a short story of your own. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $8. Tickets: herechicago.brownpapertickets.com
Laughingstock: The Chicago Comedy Music Festival
The Public House Theatre3914 N. Clark St. 773-597-7671
Catch performances from more than 25 acts including all-female Beastie Boys tribute band She's Crafty, rock music satirists Positive Feedback and folk comedy group Shock T's on three stages at the third annual event, which culminates with a midnight dance party. Snacks are included. 2 p.m. Sunday. $12. Tickets: pubhousetheatre.com
Oktoberfest (Free!)
St. Benedict Parish and School2215 W. Irving Park Road 773-588-6484
The 49th annual North Center bash features performances from German bands Paloma and Phenix plus Spaten-Franziskaner-Brau beer and food from Browntrout restaurant. 3-10 p.m. Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday and 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Free.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Saturday, RedEye nightlife reporter Kate Bernot leads a panel discussion on cider as part of Taste Talks. Tickets: taste-talks.com
Samantha Nelson is a RedEye special contributor.