Weekend Plans in Chicago

Saturday

'Beauty and the Geek' casting call
Rockit Bar and Grill
22 W. Hubbard St.

Auditions for the reality TV show's fourth season, plus a special taping with host Mike Richards.

May. 19: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: Free.
Phone: 312-943-7600

Fifth Annual Firehouse Cook-Off
Weber Grill Restaurant
539 N. State St.

Watch teams of firefighters face off in a grilling contest, firing up baby back ribs, flank steak and chicken in celebration of National Barbecue Month. Local media personalities decide which team smoked the competition. Also, dine on special barbecue fare throughout May.

May. 19: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: Menu prices vary. Partial proceeds from May's barbecue food sales benefit the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and Camp I Am Me, an organization helping child burn victims
Phone: 312-467-9696

Four Year Anniversary Celebration
The Gourmet Grape, Inc.
3530 N. Halsted St.

Sample wines from around the world. Includes live music by Mark Farris. A raffle and partial proceeds from wine sales benefit Chicago House. On a personal note this is one of my favorite places to purchase wine.

May. 19: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Price: $5 suggested donation
Phone: 773-388-0942