A three-course Friendsgiving supper at Floriole, Transfluential Film Festival at Center on Halsted and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Nov. 18-20.
EAT
Friendsgiving Sunday Supper
1220 W. Webster Ave. 773-883-1313
The Lincoln Park cafe celebrates Thanksgiving early by serving a three-course menu featuring squash soup with crispy kale, cider-roasted turkey breast with gravy and mushroom stuffing and pecan pie cake or gingerbread pumpkin tart. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. $30. Tickets: squareup.com/market/floriole
Taste of Ravenswood
4011 N. Ravenswood Ave. 773-975-2088
Sample food and beer from neighborhood spots including Spacca Napoli, Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen and Band of Bohemia at the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce’s second annual benefit. 7-10 p.m. Friday; VIP tickets ($100) provide entry at 6 p.m. $70. Tickets: ravenswoodchicago.org/taste-of-ravenswood
Peter Engel Book Signing
1941 W. North Ave. 773-687-9824
A Q&A and discussion with the creator of “Saved by the Bell” includes a burger (beef or veggie) with fries or fried chicken & waffles, a soft drink and a signed copy of Engel’s book “I Was Saved by the Bell.” 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday. $42.50. Tickets: savedbythemax.tocktix.com
DRINK
Autumn Brews
3626 N. Talman Ave. 773-944-1203
Sample beers from Heineken, Lagunitas Brewing Co., Temperance Beer Co. and other breweries on the patio while listening to music from Deja Vuey. 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Free. RSVP: eventbrite.com
Lights Festival Celebration
1 W. Wacker Drive 312-795-3444
Watch the annual Magnificent Mile holiday parade and fireworks show from the rooftop bar while enjoying spiked apple cider, hot chocolate, s’mores and ice sculpture carving. 4 p.m. Friday. No cover.
DO
Sub Chroma
1446 W. Kinzie St.
Explore a conventional art gallery displaying paintings and sculptures, and use a virtual reality headset to view works by digital artists and create your own pieces. The event also features performances by Derrick Carter, Fancy Fux and others. 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday. $50. Tickets: subchroma.co
Gift Card Giveaway (Free!)
Paulina Brown Line CTA Station
3410 N. Lincoln Ave.
Santa’s helpers give 100 people $5 to $100 gift cards that can be used at more than 80 Lakeview shops and restaurants. 7-9 a.m. Friday. Free.
Transfluential Film Festival
3656 N. Halsted St. 773-472-6469
Watch and discuss short films from around the world that tell the stories of trans communities at the second annual fest. 6-9 p.m. Friday. $5 suggested donation. RSVP: community.centeronhalsted.org/transfluential
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Get the bartender’s choice of mezcal cocktail or a shot of mezcal and a Mexican beer for $8, and Mexican-inspired street food for $4-$5 from 4-6 p.m. Friday at La Mez Agave Lounge (108 W. Kinzie St. 312-329-9555).
