A costumed bike ride, a ’90s bar crawl, a gelato social and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, July 8-10.
EAT
The Gelato Social
43 E. Ohio St. 312-521-8700
Try a mix of classic, quirky and boozy varieties of housemade gelato and sorbet including Nutella s’mores and negroni granita. 1-3 and 3-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $12-$14 for eight tastes. Tickets: eataly.com
Afternoon Coffee and Dessert with Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer
2142 N. Halsted St. 773-661-6158
The James Beard award-winning chef discusses his book “The Art of French Pastry” and offers tips and tricks for making desserts. 2-4 p.m. Saturday. $10. $49.69 includes a copy of the book. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DRINK
Tour de Fat (Free!)
2200 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-772-6523
New Belgium’s annual bash features a costumed bike ride, music from Dr. Dog and Mucca Pazza, a game show awarding a new bike and a chance to try limited-release beers. Donations and beer and merchandise sales benefit West Town Bikes and CHIRP Radio. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Free.
’90s Crawl Chicago
1206 N. State St. 517-819-1344
Crawl to nine bars for costume and dance contests, giveaways, drink specials, karaoke and ’90s music played by DJs and bands. The first 200 ticketholders receive a slap bracelet and everyone gets $5 drink and appetizer gift cards. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. $15-$20. Tickets: greencurtainevents.com
Season Release Bash
4780 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-283-7071
Learn what The Gift Theatre has planned for 2017 while enjoying food truck fare, beer from Mikerphone Brewing, Pipeworks Brewing Co. and Half Acre Beer Company and music from Erik and Jessie and DJ Catieo. 4-10 p.m. Saturday. $25. Tickets: thegifttheatre.org
DO
Simmer Down Sound
1551 N. Damen Ave. 773-489-3160
Catch a set from Chicago band Concrete Roots and listen to vinyl reggae records at the monthly series. 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. No cover. RSVP to do312.com/simmerdownsound for complimentary beer from Ska Brewing from 10:30-11:30 p.m.
Unlikely Company
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
The six-person ensemble explores the dark, creepy and sordid moments of everyday life through a mix of eclectic music and sketch comedy that ranges from heartfelt to farcical. 10:30 p.m. Friday. $15. Tickets: stage773.com
‘Disco Demolition’ Book Release
3219 S. Morgan St. 773-655-6769
Journalist Dave Hoekstra and DJ Steve Dahl sign copies of their book about a 1979 anti-disco event at Comiskey Park at this bash, which also features an exhibition of pictures used in the book and a soundtrack of period disco and rock music. DJ Lady D plays an after party at Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar. 7-10 p.m. Friday. No cover.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Roka Akor (456 N. Clark St. 312-248-7164) celebrates its fifth anniversary by serving free oysters and Argyle sparkling wine at the bar from 5-6 p.m. Friday.
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