Happy hour at Coconutz, a Santa bar crawl and more things to do this weekend, Dec. 18-20.
EAT
A Wild Game and Bourbon Affair
Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel
636 S. Michigan Ave. 312-542-3432
Enjoy bourbon-based cocktails paired with smoked boar, pheasant and other fare from executive chef Aaron McKay. Proceeds benefit Esperanza Community Services. 6-9 p.m. Friday. $65. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DRINK
Winter Beer Tasting
1932 W. Division St. 773-278-1919
Sample more than 20 beers including Deschutes Brewery Jubelale winter ale, Two Brothers Brewing Company Northwind imperial stout and Dark Horse Brewing Co. 4 Elf winter warmer ale while brewery reps provide tasting notes and answer questions. Tickets include appetizers. 6-8 p.m. Friday. $10.
Chicago Santa Crawl
149 W. Kinzie St. 773-348-8899
Don a Santa hat for a crawl that includes six River North bars, a breakfast buffet, a T-shirt and $4 Bud Light and $5 Jim Beam Kentucky Fire specials. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: chicagosantacrawl.com
Gingerbrunch
660 N. State St. 312-202-6050
Decorate a gingerbread house while sipping a flight of mimosas made with orange juice, cranberry juice, or peach and blackberry puree. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $40 for two. Phone reservations required.
DO
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
111 N. State St. 312-781-4483
A benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation includes a yoga class (6 a.m.), a dance party with music from Win & Woo (7 a.m.), coffee, juice and breakfast treats. 6-9 a.m. Friday. $20-$30. Tickets: chicago.daybreaker.com
” ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ in Fifty Minutes”
956 W. Newport Ave. 773-270-3440
The creators of Porn Minus Porn present a staged reading of a condensed script of the film accompanied by comedic narration. 10:30 p.m. Friday. $12. Tickets: undertheguntheater.com
Holiday Warehouse Sale (Free!)
1623 N. Damen Ave. 773-661-4433
Pick up backpacks, messenger bags, luggage and travel accessories for up to 70 percent off at the Wicker Park shop. The first 50 people to arrive receive a free T-shirt. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Free. RSVP: bit.ly/T2ChiHoliday
‘The Homosexuals’
1601 N. Clark St. 773-784-8565
About Face Theatre presents a benefit reading of its 2011 hit show about a young gay man who moves to the Midwest with nothing. After the show, you can talk with the director, playwright and cast while having food and drinks from Apart Pizza Company. 6:30 p.m. Saturday. $15. Tickets: aboutfacetheatre.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Coconutz (13 W. Division St. 312-266-0944) offers $1 off food, $2 off wine and $3 off its signature punch from 4-6 p.m. daily.
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