Pub crawls, musicals and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, May 22-25.
EAT
Food and Beer Pairing
2728 W. Armitage Ave. 773-486-8525
A four-course brunch featuring pairings from Illuminated Brew Works includes blood sausage biscuits and gravy and chocolate-rhubarb crepes. Proceeds benefit Humboldt Park charity La Casa Norte, which provides services to homeless youth and families. 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday. $50. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DRINK
Rua Launch Event
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-248-3905
Try a free sample of Rua Irish red ale spiced with ginger, brewed through a collaboration between the North Center bar and Ale Syndicate. 5 p.m. Friday. No cover.
High Class Dive Bar Pub Crawl
722 W. Grand Ave. 312-344-1934
Take a party bus to Grayland Pub, Rose’s Lounge, The Chipp Inn and Richard’s Bar, with snacks en route. The best-dressed attendee wins a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne. 4-9 p.m. Sunday. $20. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Bubbly Creek Barrel Brawl
1400 W. 46th St. 773-847-5523
Try homebrewed beers and vote for your favorite at the fourth annual competition, where the winner will have their creation brewed by Motor Row Brewing. 2-6 p.m. Saturday. $25. Tickets: bubblycreekbarrelbrawl.com
Socks & Sandals Getaway Pub Crawl
420 W. Diversey Parkway 773-549-9090
Dress like a tacky tourist for a trolley tour to McGee’s Tavern & Grill, Durkin’s Tavern and Redmond’s Ale House including a T-shirt, fanny pack, a photo scavenger hunt and $3 Bud Light and margaritas. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. $10. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
‘Scissortail’
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 773-728-7529
Adapt Theatre Productions’ play explores the effects of the Oklahoma City bombing 20 years after the terrorist attack. 3 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday. $15-$20. Tickets: scissortail.bpt.me
Chicago Athletic Association’s Field Day (Free!)
Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St. 312-742-1168
Get a first look at the new Loop hotel and preview some of its offerings including bocce, croquet, fitness classes and housemade sports drinks. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Reservations recommended: eventbrite.com
‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
Porchlight Music Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s bawdy musical about a slave who tries to earn his freedom by helping his master court the girl next door. 8 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $48. Tickets: porchlightmusictheatre.org
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Stop by Chicago Music Exchange’s (3316 N. Lincoln Ave.) annual spring-cleaning event from noon-4 p.m. Sunday for sales, a food truck, live music and giveaways.
