Bloody Mary Fest, Wine Riot and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 14-16.
EAT
Pumpkin Brunch
2100 N. Halsted St. 773-871-2100
Savor the fall favorite every weekend during October with dishes including pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon butter ($12.50), French toast with pumpkin pie mascarpone ($12) and a pumpkin omelet with sautéed pumpkin, mushrooms and garlic ($10). 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
10th Anniversary Festival
2745 W. Armitage Ave. 773-245-1630
The Logan Square sweets shop celebrates with a pig roast from Table, Donkey and Stick, a hot chocolate bar, beer from Ale Syndicate, cocktails from FEW Spirits, and wine and chocolate pairings. Noon-9 p.m. Saturday. $40. Tickets: katherine-anne.com/10years
Logan Square Food Truck Social
Humboldt Boulevard between Armitage and Bloomingdale avenues
More than 15 local trucks and restaurants sell food at the inaugural fest, which also features free tastings of dishes made by Chicago chefs using Hormel Black Label Bacon, beer from Revolution Brewing and live music from bands including No Men (Saturday) and Brokeback (Sunday). 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $5 suggested donation.
DRINK
Wine Riot
1034 W. Randolph St. 800-430-1553
Sample up to 250 wines from around the world, take wine crash courses and soak up the booze with samples from Krave Jerky and Cypress Grove and food sold by The Tamale Spaceship and Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique. 7-11 p.m. Friday, 1-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m. Saturday. $60. Tickets: my.wineriot.com
Bloody Mary Fest
1340 W. Washington Blvd. 312-850-8170
Sample 14 spins on the classic brunch cocktail prepared by local bars and restaurants and vote for your favorite to win the fourth annual competition. The event also features samples of beer and other cocktails, two full drinks and brunch bites. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $50. Tickets: bloodymarychi.com
DO
The Gilt City Chicago Warehouse Sale: Fall Edition
Museum of Contemporary Art Warehouse
1747 W. Hubbard St.
Shop shoes, jewelry, dresses, suits, jackets, denim, tops, outerwear, bedding, kitchen and bath accessories, and decorative pieces from designers including Jimmy Choo and Oscar de la Renta priced at up to 80 percent off. Tickets include bites and drinks. 9-11 p.m. Friday; 9-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-3 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Saturday. $5-$20. Tickets: giltcity.com
‘Hey, Liberal!’ Book Reading (Free!)
1301 E. 57th St. 773-684-1300
Shawn Shiflett discusses his new novel, which explores the racial tensions in 1969 Lincoln Park, with Christine Sneed, author of “The Virginity of Famous Men.” 3 p.m. Saturday. Free.
Open House Chicago (Free!)
Various Locations
More than 200 sites across 20 neighborhoods including mansions, office buildings and private clubs offer behind-the-scenes access Saturday and Sunday for the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s sixth annual event. Visit openhousechicago.org for a list of participating sites.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Latinicity (108 N. State St. 312-795-4444) offers $3 Crazy Mountain Brewing Co. drafts from 4-7 p.m. Friday.
