Mother’s Day brunches, Chicago Zine Fest and more things to do this weekend in Chicago.
EAT
Mother’s Day Funky Brunch
The Brass Monkey
401 N. Morgan St. 312-763-3316
Chef Ryan Wombacher prepares a seven-course brunch including cheese fondue, chicken cordon bleu and pineapple upside-down cake. Bring your mom and she’ll score a free glass of bubbly. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $40. Advanced reservations by phone recommended.
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Brunch
Embeya
564 W. Randolph St. 312-612-5640
Try the West Loop restaurant’s brunch menu before it launches this fall with this three-course preview meal. Options include seared tuna with roasted beets, poached egg with scallion pancakes and Greek yogurt panna cotta. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $39. Phone reservations recommended.
DRINK
May Wine Social
Rittergut Wine Bar & Social Club
10 S. Wacker Drive 312-559-1832
Try more than 30 wines from around the world on the Loop bar’s riverside patio. Food is 10 percent off and you can buy bottles of many of the wines to take home. 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. $46. Tickets: grapestobottles.com
DO
Chicago Zine Fest (Free!)
Journeymen Plumbers Hall
1340 W. Washington Blvd. 312-421-1010
The sixth annual celebration of self-publishing features more than 250 exhibitors plus workshops, panel discussions, button-making and a photo booth. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Wicker Park Plant Sale (Free!)
Wicker Park Fieldhouse
1425 N. Damen Ave. 773-278-9075
Shop for herbs, vegetables, flowers and hanging baskets that will thrive in Chicago’s climate at the Wicker Park Garden Club’s fundraiser. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free.
Mother’s Day Dose (Free!)
The Allis
113 N. Green St. 312-521-8000
Pick up a last-minute gift at this indoor/outdoor market in Soho House’s lounge. Vendors include Mayana Chocolate, Cowshed Spa, Ellison Sunglasses and vintage purveyor Humboldt House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Free.
Nature’s Place Opening Reception (Free!)
Mary-Frances and Bill Veeck Gallery
5416 S. Cornell Ave. 773-371-5400
Meet artists participating in Hyde Park’s 57th Street Art Fair in June and view their paintings, pottery, mosaics and photographs. 6-8 p.m. Friday. Free.
T. Williams
Spybar
646 N. Franklin St. 312-337-2191
The U.K.-based house musician performs to promote his debut EP “Acoustic Treatment.” The show also features a set from resident DJ and Spybar co-owner Dino G. 10 p.m. Friday. $15-$17. Tickets: spybarchicago.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Comedian Deon Cole performs at The Promontory (5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West) at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: promontorychicago.com
