A butchering class in Wicker Park, board games and hot toddies in the Loop and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Jan. 8-10.
EAT
Whole Hog Butchering Class
2033 W. North Ave. 773-537-4440
The Wicker Park spot’s butcher team demonstrates how to break down a pig while you have a pork feast featuring meatballs, pulled pork, porchetta and Italian sausage. 3-5 p.m. Sunday. $50. Reservations required.
‘Dinner at Home’ with JeanMarie Brownson
2142 N. Halsted St. 773-661-6158
The Chicago Tribune columnist and co-owner of Frontera Foods demonstrates how to prepare recipes from her cookbook such as prosciutto parmesan puffs and tricolor quinoa. 2-4 p.m. Sunday. $20 or $49.45 with a copy of the book. Tickets: readitandeatstore.com
Duck and Run
941 N. Damen Ave. 773-661-6131
The restaurant opens for takeout lunch on Fridays, serving three varieties of burgers paired with shoestring French fries and a chocolate chip cookie. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15.
DRINK
Snow Day
1 W. Wacker Drive 312-372-7200
Escape the cold and play classic board games while enjoying $7 hot toddies and $5 s’mores. 2-8 p.m. Friday. No cover.
DO
The Roast of Donald Trump
1354 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-4433
Members of Late Late Breakfast and other local comedians perform as Hillary Clinton, Rachel Maddow, Sarah Palin and other pundits and politicians to ridicule the Republican front-runner. 8 p.m. Friday. $5. Tickets: latelatebreakfast.com
Thodos Dance Chicago
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 E. Congress Parkway 800-982-2787
See the world premiere of “Sono’s Journey,” a piece highlighting the story of Japanese-American dancer Sono Osato. $28-$68. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: auditoriumtheatre.org
Sweat for a Cure
2930 S. Michigan Ave. 877-379-7770
A benefit for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America features 30-minute workout sessions, raffles, health screenings, chair massages, food, drinks and giveaways. 2-5 p.m. Saturday. $22-$27. Tickets: eventbrite.com
‘Byhalia, Mississippi’
1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-3830
The New Colony presents the world premiere of Evan Linder’s racially charged drama about a poor couple who discover that their child was the product of adultery. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. $15. Tickets: thenewcolony.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
All drafts are $2 off from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Mac’s Wood Grilled (1801 W. Division St. 773-782-4400).
