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A party to benefit LGBTQ youth, an undie run, a singles masquerade and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Feb. 12-14.

EAT

Bone & Moan

Freehand Chicago

19 E. Ohio St. 312-940-3699

Share an order of wings and a bottle of champagne ($30) and listen to music from DJs Scottie McNiece and Leah Ball at this Valentine’s Day bash. 9 p.m.-midnight Sunday. No cover.

DRINK

A ’90s Love Affair

The Promontory

5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West 312-801-2100

“Chicago Fire” star Monica Raymund hosts a bash for queer women and their friends and allies featuring an hour-long bar package and a performance by hip-hop artist Monie Love. Proceeds benefit Project Fierce Chicago’s efforts to help homeless LGBTQ youth. 8 p.m. Sunday. $20. Tickets: promontorychicago.com

The Newlywed Game

Shakers on Clark

3160 N. Clark St. 773-327-5969

Couples can test how well they know each other while taking advantage of drink specials including $3.25 domestic bottles and $8.75 23-ounce Long Island iced tea. Karaoke follows. 7 p.m. Sunday. No cover.

Singles Masquerade

Rebar

401 N. Wabash Ave. 312-588-8034

Don black and white masks and look for a match while playing interactive games, getting a tarot reading, tasting Macallan whiskey and indulging in a chocolate bar. 8-11 p.m. $55.

My Bloody CLLAW-entine at Logan Square Auditorium
My Bloody CLLAW-entine at Logan Square Auditorium

DO

My Bloody CLLAW-entine

Logan Square Auditorium

2539 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-809-4782

Bet on your favorite costumed wrestlers and bribe the referees at the benefit for Sideshow Theatre Company, which also features live music from She’s Crafty and a raffle. 9:30 p.m. Saturday; doors open at 9 p.m. $10-$20. Tickets: cllaw.org

Cupid’s Undie Run

John Barleycorn

3524 N. Clark St. 773-348-8899

Strip to your underwear to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation at the annual one-mile run, which also features drink specials, a DJ and a costume contest. Noon Saturday. $55. Register: cupidsundierun.com

Chicago Zine Fest Valentine’s Day Karaoke Fundraiser

Beauty Bar

1444 W. Chicago Ave. 312-226-8828

Smilin Joe Mason and Liz Mason of Shameless Karaoke host this bash where you can also get a martini and manicure for $10 and enter a 50/50 raffle. 8 p.m. Sunday. $5.

Slow Jams Yoga
Slow Jams Yoga

Slow Jams Yoga

Rational Park

2557 W. North Ave.

Black Girl In Om founder Lauren Ash leads a yoga class and moving meditation set to a curated playlist. Bring your own mat. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday. $15. Tickets: slomoparty.com

HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY

BellyQ (1400 W. Randolph St. 312-563-1010) offers glasses of sake, house punch, 25-ounce Kirin, dumplings, grilled chicken wings, rib tips and barbecue spring rolls for $5 each from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday.

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