To wed
Engaged couples can get free advice and preview local vendors for food, flowers, photography, gowns and invitations at The Wedding Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark St.). Free; RSVP by 5 p.m. at chicagohistory.org/hostevent/rsvp.
To party
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and benefit furry creatures at St. Pet’s Day. The benefit is from 9 to 11 p.m. Friday at Underground (56 W. Illinois St.). Tickets are $20 in advance at 312-751-5531 or $30 at the door and include drinks and appetizers. Proceeds benefit The Anti-Cruelty Society.
To party
Celebrate the latest editions of the Book Band Project from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Country Club Chicago (1100 N. Damen Ave.). Each periodical is created from local creative types submitting pages on any topic of their choosing. Party is free with complimentary beer and wine; books are $20.
