Bavaria’s best
Only 11 drinkin’ days left until Oktoberfest officially ends. Make the most of your time with a double dose of beer ‘n’ brats this weekend. Oktoberfest at Fizz Bar & Grill features live music by the Polkaholics and a menu of bratwurst, sauerbraten, potato pancakes and beer. Of course. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. No cover. Fizz Bar & Grill, 3220 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-348-6000. Ready for Round 2? Make your way to Lincoln Park Oktoberfest. The tented affair features live music from Ross Bon’s Mighty Blue Kings, among others. Did we mention there’s beer? 5 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. Saturday. $5 donation. Southport and Clybourn Avenues, 2100 N. Southport Ave. 773-868-3010.
What’s up, doc?
You call it curiosity, but the truth is, you’ve always had a voyeuristic streak. Peek into the lives of others through local lenses at Chicago’s Own: The Best of Doc. The program of short documentaries by Columbia College students includes a portrait of a Chicago cop who moonlights as a filmmaker and a look at kids raised by a group-sex commune. 8 p.m. Saturday. $4-$8. Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St. 773-293-1447.
Seven strangers
Remember when reality TV was young? Ah, the good ol’ days, when nudity in the house hot tub was still novel. Rowdy “Real World”-ers like Puck and Ruthie have come and gone, but the show that gave them their 15 minutes still is going strong. If you’re 18 to 24 years old and think you have what it takes, turn out for “The Real World” auditions for a shot to star in the 19th season. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. Lion Head Pub/The Apartment, 2251 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-348-5100.
Mag-nificence
Didn’t get your fill of Latin lovin’ at last weekend’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations? Keep the party going at the Latina Nation Tour, Latina Magazine’s 10th anniversary celebration and Hispanic Heritage Month fete. Look for appearances by MTV TR3 DJs, a fashion show and more. 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free. Humboldt Park, 1400 N. Sacramento Ave. Info: latina.com.
Play it again
You’ll have to wait four more years for another shot at Gay Games glory, so why not stretch that winning feelin’ a little longer? Give one last hurrah while you groove to a set by DJ Junior Vasquez at a Gay Games extravaganza honoring participants and organizers of the 2006 games. Midnight Saturday. $5. Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted St. 773-325-2233.
This is how we roll
Bears home opener? Ho hum. Start of the college football season? Eh. What to see some real hard-hittin’ action? Check out amateur women’s roller derby team the Chi*Town Sirens in a preseason scrimmage. When the spills and thrills are over, hit the after-party at Seven Ten Lanes (1055 E. 55th St., 773-347-2695). 3 p.m. Saturday. $5. Midway Plaisance Park, 1130 Midway Plaisance North. 202-905-7088. Info: chitownsirens.com.
Wisteria hysteria
The unanswered question has been haunting you all summer: Is Mike alive? Get resolution at the “Desperate Housewives” Premiere Party while you enjoy half-price martinis and a themed menu. 7 p.m. Sunday. Prices vary. Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111.
One-stop art shop
The cutting-edge comes together this weekend at Chicago’s Black Fringe Festival. The third annual event features a preview of MPAACT theatre company’s “Panther Burn,” performances by hip-hop poet Kevin Coval, modern tappers M.A.D.D. Rhythms and others. 8 p.m. Sunday. $10-$12. HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo Drive. 312-362-9707.
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