Best Betspick

Our top picks for today's events and more coming up

By Rebecca Palmore

November 2, 2009

Best Bets
The Walnut Room

>> SAT 11/7   Jump to:  SUN 11/8 | MON 11/9 | TUE 11/10 | WED 11/11 |

What: Beer and Bacon
Where: Paddy Long’s

Match made in heaven or indigestion city? Decide for yourself after sampling six seasonal brews with six cuts of pork, including Metropolitan Flywheel Bright lager with pepper bacon. 6 p.m. Cost: $20.

What: Sample Sale Spectacular
Where: 3829 N. Southport Ave.

Inside the former Ciao Bella boutique, find a bounty of women’s clothing and accessories priced at deep discounts of 40 to 90 percent. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

What: Free! Great Tree Lighting
Where: Macy’s

Singer Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child fame eases residual anger about the Marshall Field’s loss during the 103rd holiday celebration in the Walnut Room, where the 45-foot tree goes electric at noon.

What: Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer
Where: Journeymen Plumber’s Hall

Get tickets now for the evening session of the ever-popular beer fest for sips that have been aged in wine, whiskey and bourbon barrels. 6 p.m. Cost: $35-$45. Tickets: illinoisbeer.com

What: SOFA Chicago 2009
Where: Navy Pier Festival Hall

Feast on objects from 68 galleries representing 10 countries at the International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art. BYO bankroll: All work is for sale. 11 a.m. Through Sunday. Cost: $15; $25 for three-day pass.

>> See all Saturday events


>> SUN 11/8   Jump to: SAT 11/7 | MON 11/9 | TUE 11/10 | WED 11/11 |

What: Chili Cook-Off
Where: Sheffield’s

Celebrate the season with scores of samples—or BYO batch—and vote for your favorite. Cover charge includes a buffet and two beers. 2-5 p.m. Cost: $15.

What: Susie Essman  
Where: Zanies

Friday’s shows featuring the salty comedian, known for her role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” are sold out, but tickets remain for Sunday shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Cost: $30 plus a two-item minimum.

>> See all Sunday events


>> MON 11/9  Jump to: SAT 11/7 | SUN 11/8 | TUE 11/10 | WED 11/11 |

What: Free! Uwem Akpan signing
Where: The Oprah Store

Meet the best-selling Nigerian author of the short story collection “Say You’re One of Them” at Oprah’s retail haven near Harpo Studios. 5 p.m.

What: $2.99 breakfast
Where: Sarks in the Park

Who says the Great Recession is over? Not this $2.99 deal. Get coffee, two eggs, hash browns and a choice of meat, ham, toast or pancakes. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

>> See all Monday events


>> TUE 11/10  Jump to: FRI 11/6 | SAT 11/7 | SUN 11/8 | MON 11/9 | WED 11/11 |

What: Free! ‘Bad Lieutenant
Where: Ida Noyes Hall

See an advance screening of Werner Herzog’s film, subtitled “Port of Call New Orleans,” as part of the University of Chicago’s student-run Doc Films series. 9 p.m.

What: Winter beer tasting
Where: Binny's Ivanhoe Castle

The Lakeview liquor emporium offers samples of more than 70 limited-edition craft and import beers from Berghoff, Flying Dog, Great Lakes, Samuel Smith and Schmaltz. 6:30 p.m. Cost: $15-$25. RSVP recommended.

>> See all Tuesday events


>> WED 11/11  Jump to: FRI 11/6 | SAT 11/7 | SUN 11/8 | MON 11/9 | TUE 11/10 |

What: Funny Ha-Ha: Geek Love
Where: Hideout

Local blogger Claire Zulkey hosts a night of readings and performances by Chicago Tribune TV critic Maureen Ryan, members of the Onion's A.V. Club and others. 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5 suggested donation.

What: Pinot Days Kick Off
Where: Uncommon Ground on Devon

Gear up for the Pinot Days wine fest (Saturday at Navy Pier) with pours from six pinot producers. Includes appetizers. 6 p.m. Cost: $25. RSVP required. 

>> See all Wednesday events


Check back daily for more of our top picks. Want to submit an event listing? Click here to access a form.

Rebecca Palmore is the Metromix events producer. rkpalmore@tribune.com 

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