TUE 6/10
Speaking Latin
Get a taste of island life at Fiesta Puertorriquenas. The celebration of Puerto Rican culture features crafts, food, live music and dancing to salsa and merengue. Tuesday’s performers include Jailene Cintron, and Alex D’Castro and Pedro De Jesus. 4 p.m. Through Sunday. Free. Humboldt Park, 1400 N. Sacramento Ave. 773-292-1414.
Note worthy
Move over, David Cook: Local wannabe singing sensations show off their pipes at the sixth annual Infamous Idol. Actors portraying “Idol” judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell evaluate karaoke singers and pick five finalists to vie for a two-day getaway to Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Ind. The crowd determines the winner by voting with cash donations. Includes a raffle, $3.50 20-ounce PBR schooners and $5 burgers. Proceeds benefit Infamous Commonwealth Theatre. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Holiday Club, 4000 N. Sheridan Rd. 312-458-9780.
Class act
Help burlesque queen Michelle L’Amour celebrate the opening of her new Studio L’Amour in the West Loop by signing on for trial classes in burlesque dance and yoga. Pay $30 for unlimited sessions through June 21. 939 W. Randolph St. Suite 300. 312-243-6690. Full class schedule: studiolamour.com
WED 6/11
Our fare lady
Find out if hometown girl Stephanie Izard makes good during the finale of “Top Chef: Chicago.” Watch the Bravo cooking show’s season finale on 18 screens at Bucktown’s Cans Bar and Canteen while you nosh $1 sliders. Psst: We hear some of the show’s contestants may turn up at the bar after the winner is announced on Wednesday’s 9 p.m. finale. 8 p.m. No cover. 1640 N. Damen Ave.
773-227-2277.
THU 6/12
Culinary cupid
If the way to your heart is through your stomach, team up with other singles to prepare and sample small plates at Gourmet Dating, a hands-on cooking party taught by professional chefs. On the menu: vegetable samosas with mint-jalapeno chutney; cheddar, bacon and leek quesadillas; chocolate fudge brownies with cinnamon whipped cream; and more. Bring a bottle of wine to share. Includes recipes. 6:30 p.m. $75. Calphalon Culinary Center, 1000 W. Washington St. 888-907-2665. Registration: partiesthatcook.com
FRI 6/13
Ladies night
Tired of long commutes and short lunches, ladies? Escape the daily grind at Shequey Friday: A Girls’ Night Out. Unwind with Three Olives cocktails and get spa services such as manicures, makeovers, massages, waxing and styling. Includes giftbags for the first 50guests. Bonus: Dine at neighboring Sangria Restaurant and Tapas Bar (901 W. Weed St.) before the event and get $20 off the food bill for the table. 8 p.m.
$20-$30. Republic, 1520 N. Fremont St.
312-638-9033. Tickets: shequechicago.com
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