Weekend Plans in Chicago

FRIDAY

Madhatter's Ball

The Underground
56 W. Illinois St.

David Schwimmer, Billy Dec and Joey Slotnik host this sixth annual bash. Includes specialty cocktails, appetizers and music from DJ Paul Sevigny.

May. 11: 9 p.m. - midnight

Price: $100. Proceeds benefit Lookingglass Theatre. Tickets: tickets.com
Produced by: Lookingglass Theatre Junior Board
Phone: 312-644-7600


Looptopia
The Loop - various locations


The country's first all-night cultural and artistic celebration includes more than 125 music and theater performances at 35 venues, plus extended hours and special programming at neighborhood businesses.

See Redmoon Theater, The Ponys, Mucca Pazza, Brickheadz, the Miss Looptopia Beauty Pageant, traditional music from Turkey and India, electonic artist I Am Robot and Proud and more at venues across the Loop, including the Harold Washington Library and Millennium Park.

The Chicago Cultural Center hosts events all night, including midnight yoga with Bloom Yoga Studio and a 4 a.m. Flashlight Tour with historian Tim Samuelson.

More: Miss Looptopia Launch Party and Beauty Pageant

May. 11: 5 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Price: Most programs are free; some charge a small fee. Complete schedule: looptopia.com
Produced by: Chicago Loop Alliance
Phone: 312-782-9160


SATURDAY


Humboldt Park Film Festival
Chiopolis Entertainment
2739 W. North Ave.

Inaugural showcase of works by local and international filmmakers. Highlights: a collection of films starring local actress Joette Waters, world premieres of Janet Arvia's locally shot romantic comedy "Women and Menu" and Frank Kam's con man comedy "Decker," filmed entirely in Humboldt Park.

Also features filmmaking workshops with industry professionals, plus awards for best feature, short, documentary, student film and more.

May. 12: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Price: $10 suggested donation per day. Full schedule: humboldtparkfilmfestival.com
Phone: 773-252-3400


Furry Friends Benefit
Sidetrack
3349 N. Halsted St.

Mingle with the Bears (the gay men's softball team) and support four-legged friends. Includes domestic beer, select cocktails and frozen drinks.

May. 12: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Price: $20. Proceeds benefit Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS)
Phone: 773-398-0058


SUNDAY

Mother's Day at David Burke's Primehouse
David Burke's Primehouse
616 N. Rush St.

In addition to the regular brunch menu selections, Mom can order a pink-hued omelet, loaded with asparagus, smoked pink salmon, tomatoes, chives and chanterelle mushrooms, and seasoned with pink Himalayan sea salt ($12). What makes it pink? The eggs get a dash of beet juice for color. Order an entree and enjoy an unlimited champagne bar for $10; choose from mix-ins like blood orange or blueberry juices.

May. 13: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: Prices vary. Reservations recommended
Phone: 312-660-6000


Mother's Day at Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club
Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club
3700 N. Halsted St.

A four-course prix-fixe menu includes unlimited mimosas. Kit Kat Diva Madam X performs.

On the menu: garden salad with citrus vinaigrette; crab cake Benedict; steak and eggs with pomme frites; flourless chocolate cake; and more.

May. 13: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: $29.95. Reservations recommended
Phone: 773-525-1111