“Mean Girls” trivia, a barbecue feast and more things to do this weekend in Chicago, Oct. 2-4.
EAT
Kultura
2363 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-360-8774
A festival to kick off Filipino American Heritage Month features a wide variety of dishes ($5-$7) along with visual artists and music. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. $5-$10. Tickets here.
All-Star BBQ
2200 N. Kedzie Ave.
Sample barbecue dishes from chefs including Abe Conlon (Fat Rice), Matt Danko (Sink/Swim) and Tony Quartaro (Formento’s). Noon-2:30 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday. $45. Tickets: taste-talks.com
A (Mostly) Veggie Affair
1446 W. Kinzie St. 773-880-1266
The annual benefit for Green City Market includes a mix of vegetarian and meat dishes from local chefs plus cocktails, beer, wine and cider. DJ Megan Taylor provides the music. 7-10 p.m. Friday. $75. Tickets: greencitymarket.org
DRINK
‘Mean Girls’ Trivia
445 N. Michigan Ave. 312-702-2247
Show off your knowledge of the 2004 movie in celebration of National “Mean Girls” Day and you could win a paint can filled with candy. Tickets include one drink. 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday. $10. Register: meangirlstriviachicago.eventbrite.com
Brunch & Brews
820 W. Jackson Blvd. 312-612-5898
Throughout October, the Greektown bar partners with Baderbrau Brewing Company to offer beer and food pairings such as Lawnmower lager with a fried egg sandwich ($11.95). 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
DO
The M@ Show
1551 N. Damen Ave. 773-489-3160
Catch sets from Smoking Popes and Trapper Schoepp & The Shades at this benefit for Musicians Foundation honoring Blind Venetians lead vocalist Matthew Suhar. 7 p.m. $25. Tickets: doubledoor.com
Re-Envisioning Underutilized Community Spaces (Free!)
6144 S. Stewart Ave. 773-358-4227
Learn how Chicago Eco House and students from the Englewood school turned a vacant lot into an educational garden. You’ll also work alongside them to improve the urban farm. 12:30-2 p.m. Friday. Free. Registration recommended: http://bit.ly/1j3tk6Q
Scream, Queen, Scream!
5400 N. Clark St. 773-784-6969
Hell in a Handbag Productions presents a trio of original horror plays that pay tribute to ’60s and ’80s films. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $27-$30. Tickets: handbagproductions.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Stretch Bar & Grill (3485 N. Clark St. 773-755-3980) offers a $20 package from 6-10 p.m. Friday including a cheeseburger with fries or an appetizer, domestic bottles and well drinks. Upgrade to call drinks for an additional $5.
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