WED 2/27
Simply man-tastic
Guys, are you seeking the manswer to a girls’ night out? Gather your bros for a raucous boys’ night out at “DUDE! A Bro-Mantic Comedy.” The new sketch group Negative Infinity explores every man’s inner bromantic and the larger phenomenon of friendship between straight guys. Also: Get $2 PBRs. 9 p.m. Through March 19. $10. Tickets: theaterland.com. Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St. 312-733-6000.
‘Runway’ hit
Head to Kit Kat Lounge to watch the fab four of “Project Runway” squeeze into three spots at New York Fashion Week in the Bravo show’s second-to-last episode. Speaking of prizes: The winner of Kit Kat’s martini contest, running concurrently with “Runway,” scores a $250 Absolut vodka gift basket — BYO recipe. Cheer on your favorite contender while you sip themed cocktails such as the Aufd (Absolut vodka, melon and banana liqueurs and splashes of pineapple juice and OJ). No cover. 9 p.m. 3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111.
Classy pours
Books and classroom time can’t beat real-world experience when you want to bone up on wine. Sip more than 100 pours from Austria, Portugal, Germany, Greece and other countries at Sam’s Wine and Spirits’ International Night tasting in the South Loop. No pop quizzes, we promise. 5 p.m. $30. RSVP: samswine.com. 50 E. Roosevelt Rd. 312-663-9463.
THU 2/28
Big art
You could score more than a feel-good buzz at Art Against AIDS, the showcase of creative works to benefit Heartland Alliance. Browse more than 75 pieces from local and national artists, then bid on your favorite pieces during live and silent auctions. The after-work mixer includes cocktails and appetizers. 6 p.m. $125. River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St. 312-660-1313.
Clownin’ around
Hollywood, schmollywood. Celebrate local talent at a performance showcase starring nominees for the Chicago Comedy Awards (Saturday at the Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway). Performers include Best Male Comic contenders Hannibal Burress, Sean Flannery and Prescott Tolk (Thursday); Fay Canale, Jessica Halem and Cameron Esposito vie for the title of Best Female Comic (Friday). 9 p.m. $10. Tickets: thelincolnlodge.com. Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-251-1539.
Reel accents
Last weekend at the Oscars, international stars swept the acting categories. This weekend, make way for another overseas film favorite: The Ninth Annual Chicago Irish Film Festival. Friday’s opening night party includes an open bar, appetizers, music by The Cloonans and a screening of Mark O’Halloran’s award-winning tragicomedy “Garage.” 7 p.m. $25-$30. Tickets: chicagoirishfilmfestival.com. Beverly Arts Center of Chicago, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
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