A beer carnival, a detoxifying yoga class and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Jan. 22-24.
EAT
Beer Brunch
400 N. State St. 312-265-1240
A five-course meal with pairings from New Belgium Brewing includes spiced banana-bacon pancakes with Trippel Belgian-style ale and doughnut-fried French toast with Citradelic tangerine IPA. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. $35. Tickets: publichousechicago.com/beerbrunch
DRINK
Cherry Brandy Pre-Release
2010 W. Fulton St. 312-243-4313
Sample cocktails made by bartenders from Longman & Eagle, Sable Kitchen & Bar, The Dawson and The Drifter using the new spirit. You’ll also get $10 off the purchase of any bottle. 5-9 p.m. Sunday. $10-$15. Tickets: eventbrite.com
River North Whiskey Festival
155 W. Kinzie St. 312-245-2000
Sample 50 varieties of whiskey, bourbon and scotch. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. $50-$60. Tickets: rivernorthwhiskeyfestival.com
Beernival
940 W. Weed St. 312-337-3486
Play beer pong, flip cup and carnival games while drinking domestic beer at this benefit for Autism Speaks to Young Professionals. Tickets include an after-party at Sully’s House. 1-4 p.m. Saturday. $32.64-$35. Tickets: chitownbeernival.com
DO
Winter Block Party (Free!)
3730 N. Clark St. 773-549-4140
The seventh annual hip-hop celebration features a film screening, DJs, a marketplace, dance battles and a poetry and storytelling open mic. Noon Saturday. Free.
Old School/New School
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-248-3905
Northwestern University professor of storytelling Rives Collins and Uptown Poetry Slam host J.W. Basilo perform at the new monthly storytelling series. 8 p.m. Saturday; doors open at 7 p.m. $15. Tickets: thismuchistruechicago.com
The Series: Fashion Pop-Up (Free!)
203 N. Wabash Ave. 312-940-4747
Shop styles from Hero/Black, Sir & Madame and Halfsies while listening to music from DJ Nick Castle. Attendees also receive 10 percent off the bar’s afternoon tea ($35; $45 for tea cocktails). 3-6 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Detox Yoga
1011 W. Armitage Ave. 773-819-0012
Find Your Prana founder Shannon Terschluse leads a 60-minute vinyasa class incorporating essential oils and a cleansing breathing practice. 11 a.m. Sunday. $15. Tickets: findyourprana.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Pay the hour ($3 at 3 p.m., $4 at 4 p.m., etc.) for signature cocktails from 3-7 p.m. Friday at Chop Shop (2033 W. North Ave. 773-537-4440).
