To watch
Catch a free performance by Chicago’s S Factor and a fashion show featuring Funksion Clothing from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at W Chicago City Center (172 W. Adams St.) RSVP to chihappenings.rsvp@whotels.com.
To party
Check out Red Line District’s CD release performance at 6 p.m. Friday at Beat Kitchen (2100 W. Belmont Ave.). $10.
To preview
Meet Dale Levitski from “Top Chef” Season 3 and check out a preview of the men’s fall collection from INC International Concept with free cocktails from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Macy’s (111 N. State St.) R.S.V.P. at out.com/macyschicago.
To learn
Hear presentations by astronaut Cmdr. Kenneth Hamm at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Museum of Science and Industry to celebrate NASA’s 50th anniversary.
