Zombie Prom, a ramen battle, an all-female bartenders cocktail party and more weekend things to do in Chicago, May 20-22.
EAT
Ramen Battle
2853 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-904-8558
Enjoy ramen made by chefs John Manion (La Sirena Clandestina) and Matt Danko (Sink | Swim) paired with a draft cocktail and soft-serve at the benefit for Pilot Light. 4-9 p.m. Sunday. $35.
Billboard Music Awards Viewing Party
3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111
Watch the show on seven projection screens with diva Dulce Andrews performing as Madonna and Britney Spears during commercial breaks. Food and drink specials include 33 percent off appetizers such as crab cakes and chicken satay and half-price martinis. 7 p.m. Sunday.
DRINK
GRRLs to the Front Party
2821 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-252-9741
Female bartenders from The Heavy Feather, Queen Mary Tavern, The Drifter and other Chicago spots mix cocktails ($8-$12) with the drink that sells the most earning a place on the bar’s menu for a month. Jollys and Son of a Gun perform until midnight. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday. No cover.
Dungeons & Drunk Dragons
1366 N. Milwaukee Ave. 872-216-2410
Play as a barbarian, bard or mage and battle other teams in tests of strength, cunning and valor during this live-action roleplaying game meets pub crawl. Tickets include admission to an after party with live music, appetizers and games. 12:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday. $30. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Hopsoulution Ale Release Party
1942 W. Division St. 773-384-6886
The first Chicago tapping of Bell’s Brewery’s new double IPA also features a raffle for brewery swag at 10 p.m. and pours of other brews including Oatsmobile session pale ale and Sweet Potato stout ($6-$8) paired with food specials, such as Oatsmobile oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches ($5). 7 p.m. Friday. No cover.
DO
‘Bloody Haymarket’
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave. 312-515-4667
The original show marking the 130th anniversary of the Haymarket Riot on May 4 deals with the struggle for the eight-hour workday, police brutality, wealth inequality and the plight of immigrants, ending with the actors sharing a whiskey toast to the anarchists with audience members. 8 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: bloodyhaymarket.com
Chicago Zombie Prom
1059 W. Addison St. 773-327-1662
Zombie attire and makeup are required for the eighth annual bash, which features a zombie prom king and queen contest, a buffet, a photo booth, live music from Libido Funk Circus and giveaways. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday. $25-$45. Tickets: zombiepromchicago.com
Encore
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
721 N. LaSalle St. 312-655-7203
Shop accessories and men’s and women’s apparel from designers including Gucci, Prada and Oscar de la Renta at the resale shop benefiting Mary’s Closet, which provides professional attire to people in need. 6-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. $5-$25.
SPONSORED
Celebrate the 2nd Annual Welles Park Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, May 28. GA and VIP available! Tix: chibeerweek.com #CCBW
