A tiki beach party, a country music fest and more things to do this weekend in Chicago, June 12-14.
EAT
Big Gay Brunch
2210 N. California Ave. 773-276-5625
Josie Bush and Butch Sassidy the Come Dance Kid, resident DJs of the monthly Burly queer dance party, provide beats while you snack on pizza by the slice. RSVP at do312.com/biggaybrunch for a hosted PBR and bloody mary bar. Noon-4 p.m.Sunday. No cover.
Grilling Pop-Up (Free!)
8 W. Maple St.
Executive chef David Ochs serves tastings of fare prepared with a wood-burning oven and grill to preview the Gold Coast steakhouse expected to open in August. 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Free.
DRINK
Sailor Jerry Day Tiki Beach Party
1970 N. Lincoln Ave. 312-642-0007
Sip cocktails made with Sailor Jerry spiced rum while listening to surf music and watching retro beach flicks at this bash marking the anniversary of tattoo artist Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins’ death in 1973. 5-9 p.m. Friday. No cover.
National Bourbon Day Brunch
3463 N. Broadway St. 773-472-0493
Celebrate the American whiskey with specials including $5 Moscow mules made with bourbon and $15 pitchers of Kentucky lemonade—a mix of bourbon, triple sec, sour mix and Sprite. You can also dine on bourbon-glazed pork belly with fried eggs ($10) and other booze-infused dishes. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
DO
Turn it Up for Change
172 W. Adams St. 312-332-1200
A “Casino Royale”-themed bash features casino games, burlesque performances such as Jeez Loueez, and music from DJs All the Way Kay and Redux. Proceeds benefit The Human Rights Campaign. 7 p.m. Saturday. No cover. RSVP recommended: do312.com/casinoroyale
A Day in the Country
1354 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-4433
The eighth consecutive celebration of country music features performances by Chuck Mead, The Lawrence Peters Outfit, Sarah Potenza and others. Lagunitas Brewing Company beer and food from Honky Tonk BBQ and Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits is available to purchase. 2-11 p.m. Sunday. $10. Tickets: hideoutchicago.com
Dose Market
1034 W. Randolph St. 312-972-8400
Shop art, cookies, olive oil, jams, jewelry, hair accessories and more from 115 local vendors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $8-$10. Tickets: dosemarket.com
Global Wellness Day
401 N. Wabash Ave. 312-588-8000
Participate in boot camp, dance, yoga and strength and conditioning classes, then relax with a mini-table massage. Tickets include a $25 spa gift card, a yoga mat and spa product samples. 8 a.m. Saturday. $75. Phone reservation required.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Activate hosts a free party and art installation with music in the alley behind The Chicago Theatre from 5–10 p.m. Friday.
