An inauguration watch party in West Loop, an oyster shucking contest in Logan Square and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Jan. 20-22.
EAT
Trump Goes to Washington
324 S. Racine Ave. 312-374-8915
The West Loop bar screens the inauguration ceremony and festivities on multiple TVs and a 150-inch projector screen and offers an $8 lunch special including your choice of sandwich, burger or wrap, soup or salad, and a soft drink. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. No cover. RSVP: inaugurationviewingparty.eventbrite.com
Sunday Supper
980 N. Michigan Ave. 312-280-2750
Share a family-style dinner including root vegetable salad with capocollo, butternut squash agnolotti, braised beef shank with polenta and ricotta cheesecake with jam. The menu changes weekly. 4-8 p.m. Sunday. $40. RSVP: spiaggiarestaurant.com
Shuck-a-thon
3213 W. Armitage Ave. 773-486-7465
Slurp $1 oysters and $5 Prairie vodka and gin cocktails while watching teams from Broken Shaker, The Duck Inn, El Che Bar and other local spots compete to see who can shuck and eat the most oysters. 8-10 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
Chinese New Year Feast
1401 N. Ashland Ave. 773-687-9977
Groups of two or more can celebrate the Year of the Rooster with an eight-course meal featuring crispy tofu, Mott St. fire chicken and steamed dumplings. The menu is available through Jan. 28. 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $38.88. RSVP: mottstreetchicago.com
DRINK
Beernival
940 W. Weed St. 312-337-3486
The annual benefit for Autism Speaks to Young Professionals includes domestic beers, carnival games, flip cup, a beer pong tournament and an after party at Old Town Social. 12:30-4 p.m. Saturday. $35; join the tournament for an additional $25. Tickets: chitownbeernival.com
Mixology 101: Liquid Confidence
2524 W. Chicago Ave. 312-450-5867
Use whiskey, tequila, gin, vodka, and handcrafted mixers and bitters to create cocktails at this hands-on class, which will cover the basics of flavor pairings, dilution, temperature, mixing and serving. 7-9 p.m. Friday. $55. Take home a bottle of handcrafted bitters for an additional $10 or an at-home mixology starter kit for $20. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
Simmer Brown
1910 W. Irving Park Road
Queer Latina comedian Gwen La Roka headlines a stand-up showcase dedicated to celebrating Chicago’s diversity. The show also features music from Natalie G. Alford. Come early for free vegetarian samosas. 8 p.m. Saturday; doors open at 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Tickets: simmerbrowncomedy.brownpapertickets.com
Defend Planned Parenthood Fundraiser
7006 N. Glenwood Ave. 773-274-5463
Catch live music from Menacerno, Modern Advances, Hymen Moments and Lever plus a DJ set from Miss Alex White. Proceeds from admission, bar purchases and cash donations benefit the nonprofit. 8 p.m. Saturday. $7. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Taco Joint (1969 N. Halsted Ave. 312-951-2457 and 158 W. Ontario St. 312-337-8226) offers two tacos with a side of rice and beans plus a margarita or Modelo Especial for $12 from 1-4 p.m. Friday.
