Super Bowl parties, bar crawls and more things to do this weekend in Chicago.
EAT
Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off
Tavern on Little Fort
4128 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-360-1869
Bring a slow cooker filled with your best chili for a shot at winning $200, or pay $10 to be a judge and eat samples from all the competitors plus a buffet of wings, sausage, dips, chips and veggies. Drink specials include $3 domestic bottles, $5 microbrew drafts, and $4 well drinks and Fireball whiskey shots. 3 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
Big Game Crawfish Boil
Shaw's Crab House
21 E. Hubbard St. 312-527-2722
Feast on a platter of Louisiana crawfish, potatoes, corn on the cob and andouille sausage while you watch the Super Bowl. Add a bloody mary or Goose Island Pearl Commemorative Common lager for $5. 3-9 p.m. Sunday. $30.
DRINK
Super Bar Crawl
Highline
169 W. Kinzie St. 312-533-2742
Stop at eight bars and restaurants along the Brown Line for discounted drinks during this benefit for Alumni for Public Schools. Tickets include a beanie and mug. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: superbarcrawl.com
Late Night Guest Bartender
Arami
1829 W. Chicago Ave. 312-243-1535
Chop Shop beverage director Dan De Los Monteros mixes a trio of Eastern-inspired cocktails ($10) including the Osaka Mule made with lemongrass-infused vodka, yuzu juice, tarragon syrup, ginger beer and lemongrass bark. Snack on Alaskan snow crab croquettes ($3.50) and other late night menu items while you sip. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Vocalo Winter Block Party (Free!)
Metro
3730 N. Clark St. 773-549-4140
The sixth annual celebration of Chicago hip hop features a screening of 2005 krumping documentary "Rize," a fashion show, a dance battle and DJ sets. Stick around for performances by Noname Gypsy and Mick Jenkins at 7 p.m. ($6-$10). Noon Saturday. Free.
'All Things Mayfield'
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West 312-801-2100
Actor and R&B musician Reginald Torian performs in the world premiere musical revue tribute to Chicago native and Grammy-winning musician Curtis Mayfield. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: promontorychicago.com
'The Lion's Mouth Opens'
Film Row Cinema
1104 S. Wabash Ave. 312-369-7130
A screening of Academy Award-nominated director Lucy Walker's documentary about Huntington's disease includes appetizers, a raffle and a panel discussion. Proceeds benefit the Huntington's Disease Society of America. 6-8:30 p.m. Friday. $12 suggested donation. Tickets: teamrunforhd.com
International Kennel Club Dog Show
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive 773-237-5100
See dogs from across North America compete for the title of "Best in Show" or "Best Puppy in Show." The event also features a dancing with your dog competition and more than 50 vendors selling jewelry, art and gourmet treats. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $20; $25 for a two-day pass.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Buy a croissant at any Delightful Pastries location Friday and you'll get a free coffee in honor of National Croissant Day.