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A bourbon club for women and more things happening in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 23-25.

DRINK

Bourbon Women Chicago Launch

John Barleycorn

149 W. Kinzie St. 312-348-8899

The Kentucky-based organization introduces its Chicago branch with a bash including tastings from 11 distilleries, a barbecue buffet, two drinks and gift bags for the first 100 attendees. 6-9 p.m. Saturday. $30-$50. Tickets: bourbonwomen.org

3 Floyds Night

Paddy Long’s

1028 W. Diversey Parkway 773-290-6988

Try a tasting size ($2-$5) or full pours ($6-$8) of 11 rare beers from the Indiana brewery including Pear Bear wild ale and Space Station Middle Finger pale ale. 7 p.m. Friday. No cover.

DO

Live Movie Riffing

@North Bar

1637 W. North Ave. 773-697-3563

Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” provide commentary during film screenings. 7 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $30. Tickets: liveatnorthbar.com

Big Buck World Championship (Free!)

Hard Rock Cafe

63 W. Ontario St. 408-334-2041

Watch top players compete in the eighth annual tournament and test your own skills on arcade games including MotoGP and Pink Panther Jewel Heist. 5 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday. Doors open an hour before. Free.

Air Sex Championships
Air Sex Championships

Air Sex Championships

Uptown Underground

4707 N. Broadway 773-867-1946

Comedian Chris Trew hosts the seventh annual touring show, where competitors use a mix of storytelling, pantomiming and improv to perform with imaginary sexual partners. 8 p.m. Sunday. $12. Tickets: uptownunderground.net

Conversation

M Lounge

1520 S. Wabash Ave. 312-447-0201

Advice columnist Shantell Jamison leads a discussion about relationships at this mixer featuring music from DJ D2H. 3-9 p.m. Sunday. No cover.

Randolph Street Market

1340 W. Washington St. 312-666-1200

Shop for antiques, vintage styles, furniture and more from 100 vendors while snacking on taffy apples, hard cider and other seasonal treats. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $8-$10. Tickets: randolphstreetmarket.com

HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY

Bread & Wine (3732 W. Irving Park Road 773-866-5266) offers a three-piece charcuterie plate with a glass of house red or white wine for $15 from 5-7 p.m. Friday.