A whole pig-roasting competition, a bourbon cocktail class, an Ibiza-themed bash and more things to do in Chicago over Labor Day weekend.
EAT
HogFight
551 N. Ogden Ave. 312-733-2121
Chicago chefs compete in the third annual whole pig-roasting competition, which includes live music, beer and all-you-can-eat pork and side dishes. 3-7 p.m. Sunday. $25-$50. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Tacoteqa
19 E. Ohio St. 312-940-3699
The Freehand Chicago cocktail bar turns into a late-night taco shop with DJs and a menu including margaritas ($12), micheladas ($10), chicken tinga tacos and squash blossom and corn truffle quesadillas (both $6). 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. No cover.
Labor Day Weekend Clambake
1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-772-4322
Feast on all-you-can-eat clams, shrimp, corn, potatoes and coleslaw along with $8 glasses of frozen rosé in the West Town spot’s beer garden. 3-6 p.m. Sunday. $35. Tickets: thefrontierchicago.com
JetSet Weekend
201 N. State St. 312-239-9502
The bar on the 27th floor of The Wit throws an Ibiza-themed bash featuring Spanish foods specials including patatas bravas ($10) and shrimp skewers ($15) and music from DJ Loczi (Friday), Mashd N Kutcher (Saturday) and Spryite (Sunday). 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday and 2-8 p.m. Sunday. $20 for men and $10 for women Friday and Saturday, no cover Sunday.
Labor Day Barbeque
1962 N. Halsted St. 773-248-3000
Bid farewell to summer at the Lincoln Park restaurant with specials including fried chicken with hot sauce ($17), steamed lobster ($37) and baby back ribs ($18-$27), all served with corn on the cob and coleslaw. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday.
DRINK
Bourbon Cocktail Class
1509 W. Balmoral Ave. 773-654-1751
Learn how to make a whiskey smash, old fashioned, Kentucky mule and other cocktails at this celebration of Bourbon Heritage Month held on the Andersonville bar’s patio. 3 p.m. Saturday. $25. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
DO
‘Farewell My Friend: The Tragic Romance of Star-Crossed Lovers’
Epworth United Methodist Church
5253 N. Kenmore Ave. 312-884-1733
Travel through multiple rooms following the stories of Romeo and Juliet and Tristan and Iseult during (re)discover theatre’s interactive production. 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday. $25. Tickets: rediscovertheatre.com/farewell-my-friend
The Interview Show
1354 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-4433
Mark Bazer chats with country musician Robbie Fulks and “Textbook” author Amy Krouse Rosenthal at the monthly talk show, which culminates with a barbecue featuring food from Erling Wu-Bower of Nico Osteria and Cosmo Goss of The Publican. Proceeds benefit Pilot Light. 6:30-8 p.m. Friday; doors open at 6 p.m. $15.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Revival Food Hall (125 S. Clark St. 773-999-9411) hosts a ’90s happy hour from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday with a DJ set and $15 manicures and martinis from Beauty Bar.
