Goose Island StoutFest at Goose Island Clybourn 1800 N. Clybourn Ave., 312-915-0071; gooseisland.com
Check it out if you … want a real appreciation of Chicago’s local brewing talent, would like to learn about beer by asking brewers directly, are curious about craft brews but don’t want to get stuck paying for drinks you don’t like.
The deets: From 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, $30 will get you samples of more than 30 stouts from 20 local craft brewers including Piece, Three Floyds, Two Brothers and New Holland Brewing Company. Admission to the 12th annual celebration gives you 30 tickets, which each are good for a taste from your souvenir glass. Brewers will be on hand to discuss the process for making each beer and how oats, coffee, rye and other special ingredients are used to create unique tastes. Reservations are required, and the event benefits the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.
The payoff: Sipping your way through a huge field of hops.
The Gamer
Who’s playing at home
Bulls vs. L.A. Lakers
7:30 p.m. Saturday, United Center
Blackhawks vs. L.A.
2 p.m. Sunday, United Center
Saturday
Chicago Golden Gloves
Lakeview
Amateur boxing matches at novice and open division levels. 7:30 p.m. Through April 18. St. Andrews Gym. 1658 W. Addison St. $10 for preliminaries; $15 for semi-finals; $15-$50 for finals. chicagogoldengloves.com
Crawl for a Cause
Wicker Park
Crawl to six bars includes a raffle ($5) for tickets to the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field and more. 4 p.m. Gold Star Bar, 1755 W. Division St. 815-243-5749. $10
Windy City Rollers
Little Italy
The bout features The Manic Attackers against Hell’s Belles and The Fury versus the Double Crossers. 6 p.m. RSVP required: windycityrollers.com. UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine Ave. 312-413-5740. $20
Girls’ Night: Beauty from the Inside
River North
Learn how to make whole wheat pizza with roasted vegetable tapenade at this ladies-only cooking class. 7 p.m.Reservations required. The Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-472-6700. $40.
Sunday
Chicago International Film Festival
Loop
Screenings of award-winning films take on a different theme each month (this month it’s new directors). 2 p.m. Through Sept. 12 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. 312-744-6630.
Local Locos comedy showcase
River West
Local funnyman Joey V hosts a rotating roster of Chicago comics. 8 p.m. Through March 29. Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St. 312-733-6000. $8
Tap Project
Various locations
Help support UNICEF’s mission to supply clean water to developing nations by paying $1 for tap water (normally free) at nearly 55 local restaurants and bars. Participating spots: tapproject.org. Through March 28. 312-222-8900
Weekend
Merchandise Mart
Sample Sale
River North
Get discounts of up to 75 percent on luxury home furnishings and accessories featured in more than 20 showrooms. 10 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. Sunday Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza 800-677-6278. $10.
Music Yoga Flow
Gold Coast
Practice vinyasa (“flow” yoga) poses to the sounds of rock, reggae, hip-hop, blues and world beat. All levels welcome; includes free mat rental. 10:30 a.m. Exhale Spa, 945 N. State St. 312-753-6500. $20
