Chicago Dessert Fest, a “Game of Thrones”-themed brunch and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 21-23.
EAT
Gilt Bar Pop-Up Brunch
316 N. Clark St. 312-836-1300
The River North spots team up for a special a la carte menu including a New England-style crab roll with cabbage slaw ($18), pancake Napoleon with vanilla buttercream ($14) and cocktails such as Piccadilly Punch, a blend of gin, honey, lemon, Pimm’s No. 1 and bitters ($12). 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Reservations recommended.
Fruhschoppen
1800 W. Belle Plaine Ave. 773-683-1414
Start your morning the German way with beer ($5-$7) and blaue zipfel or currywurst (both $7 each) from Sausage Konig. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
Chicago Dessert Fest
Moe’s Cantina and Old Crow Smokehouse
149-155 W. Kinzie St. 773-348-8899
Sample treats from local spots including Glazed & Infused and Nothing Bundt Cakes along with mimosas, hard cider and chocolate milk. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. $50. Tickets: chicagodessertfest.com
DRINK
Mixology Academy
108 W. Kinzie St. 312-329-9555
Head mixologist Dylan Stewart teaches you how to make seasonal variations on the gin and tonic using fruit, spices and craft tonics. Drinks and appetizers are included. 3 p.m. Saturday. $45. Tickets: mercaditorestaurants.com/mixology-classes
‘Graeme of Thrones’ Brunch
3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111
Watch Diva Madam X perform as British pop stars as episodes of “Game of Thrones” play on seven projection screens at this celebration of the Chicago debut of the theatrical parody written by a team of UK comedy writers. Plus, enjoy $7 Stoli vodka martinis and a $14.95 cocktail package with purchase of a brunch entree. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
DO
Le Fair
22 W. Hubbard St. 312-645-6000
Shop the closets of Chicago bloggers while enjoying brunch items and two drinks. Bring a pair of new or gently worn shoes to donate to Kicks 4 the City to get an extra drink. 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $20. Tickets: rockitbarandgrill.com
‘Wonderful Town’
170 N. Dearborn St. 312-443-3800
This is the last weekend to see Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman’s revival of Leonard Bernstein’s whimsical musical, which follows two sisters from Ohio searching for success in 1950s Manhattan. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $27-$115. Tickets: goodmantheatre.org
In Between Panels
Chicago Publishers Resource Center
858 N. Ashland Ave.
View illustrated and narrative works from independent artists and publishers, some whom will also be selling comics, zines, prints and original pieces. Refreshments are included. 7 p.m. Friday. $5 suggested donation.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Nellcote (833 W. Randolph St. 312-432-0500) offers all of its 10-inch pizzas for $10 from 10 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday.
