Pig roasts, a comedy show and more weekend things to do in Chicago, May 15-17.
EAT
Four-Year Anniversary
941 W. Randolph St. 312-733-9333
The West Loop restaurant celebrates with a patio party featuring pig roasts, giveaways, promoters from Jack Daniel’s and Angel’s Envy and specials including $4 pulled pork sandwiches, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $4 Deschutes Red Chair Northwest pale ale drafts. 1 p.m. Saturday. No cover.
Third Anniversary Pig Roast
2118 N. Damen Ave. 773-697-7221
Feast on free pork at the Bucktown pub, which also offers $3 Tiger Beer lager, $3 Old Grand-Dad shots and $7 Moscow mules. 4 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
DRINK
The Pink Out
1535 N. Wells St. 312-643-0093
The best pink outfit – chosen by crowd cheers – wins a pair of Chicago Fire tickets plus tickets to see either the Cubs or White Sox. The benefit for Avon 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer includes a pink lemonade vodka shot, but you can also opt for a three-hour drink package for $35. 8 p.m. Saturday. $5 suggested donation.
Wine Riot
500 W. Jackson Blvd.
The annual bash features tastings of 250 wines from around the world, plus wine education crash courses, food vendors, photo booths and temporary tattoos. 7-11 p.m. Friday. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. and 7–11 p.m. Saturday. $60. Tickets: secondglass.com
One-Year Birthday
Moxee Brewpub and Mad Mouse Brewing
724 W. Maxwell St. 312-243-3660
Try the University Village spot’s new Devil Doll Belgian-style ale and Pippi’s Juniper pale ale ($4-$5) and catch a performance from Jake Sanders of The Fat Babies. 8-10 p.m. Friday. No cover.
DO
Mid-Century Modern
5051 N. Broadway 847-607-1087
The monthly market focuses on the 1940s-’60s in May, with 100 vendors selling clothing, jewelry, furniture, home decor and other kitsch. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $5.
‘Utter Nonsense’ Comedy Show
1917 N. Elston Ave.
Tim F’n Stafford, Poster Boys and Redmond perform at this BYOB variety show inspired by the card game where players have to say phrases using stereotypical accents. 8 p.m. Friday. $10. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Wink & Whisper: A 1920s LGBT Cabaret
4707 N. Broadway773-867-1946
The sixth annual benefit for Chicago-based arts nonprofit the Guild Literary Complex features performances by poet Coya Paz, jazz group Chicago Diamond Trio and drag king Switch the Boi Wonder and an after party with music from DJ Reaganomix. 6 p.m.-midnight Sunday. $75; $35 for students. Tickets: guildcomplex.org/event/wink-and-whisper
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Grab a bottle of Mike’s Hard Lemonade and grilled food made by Graham Elliot of Graham Elliot Bistro from 5:15-7:30 p.m. Friday at 401 N. Michigan Ave.
