Vintage Garage Sale, a Madonna birthday brunch and more weekend things to do in Chicago, Aug. 14-16.
EAT
Dirtybird BBQ
1401 W. Randolph St.
House and techno label Dirtybird Records celebrates its 10th anniversary with this tour that stops in Chicago to offer barbecue and sets from Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, J.Phlip and others. 2-10 p.m. Saturday. $40.50. Tickets: dirtybirdrecords.com/dirtybirdbbq
DRINK
Young Ambassadors for Opportunity Bags Tourney
3655 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-281-5356
Compete for $500 at the annual Opportunity International nonprofit benefit, which includes beer, wine and appetizers. 1-4 p.m. Sunday. $25-$30. Tickets: eventbrite.com
The Beautiful South
3553 N. Southport Ave. 773-325-0123
Sommelier Michael Roberts discusses the wines and culture of South America at this tasting class. 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday. $40. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Madonna Birthday Brunch
3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111
The Boystown spot celebrates the Queen of Pop’s 57th birthday with performances from a Madonna impersonator, footage of the star’s concerts, music videos and movies screening on seven TVs and a $14.95 drink package including mimosas, bellinis, sangria and a themed cocktail. All diners are entered to win a gift bag. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
DO
Birchbox + Birchbox Man Road Trip (Free!)
401 N. Michigan Ave. 877-487-7272
The online retailer sets up shop in two shipping containers, selling its beauty and grooming products for women and men and offering free nail services and astrology readings. Stop by from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday for a meet-and-greet with “Empire” cast members. Noon-6 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Vintage Garage Chicago
5051 N. Broadway 847-579-9079
Browse antiques and vintage wares from 100 vendors while Audio Archaeology owner John Arnsdorff plays ’80s tunes on vinyl. The monthly market also offers food from Jaffa Bagels and beer and wine from Reggie’s. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $5.
Dating for Nerds
1366 N. Milwaukee Ave. 855-637-3568
The singles party features board games and icebreakers, trivia and prizes celebrating nerd culture from the ’60s through 2000s. 3-6 p.m. Sunday. $30. Registration required: nerdsatheart.com
‘Prime Cuts’
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
Sketch comedy duo Rehner & Nixon uses scenes and songs to provide a female perspective on the difficulty of connecting face-to-face in a world obsessed with smartphones. 10:30 p.m. Friday. $15. Tickets: stage773.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Barley & Brass (2015 W. Division St. 312-763-9600) serves $5 kegged cocktails and $1 oysters from 4-7 p.m. Friday.
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