Friday, August 10

South Side Polish Fest
Friday 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 11 p.m.
The second annual celebration of Polish heritage will feature plenty of Polish food and beer, along with a pierogi eating contest. Last year's contest winner ate 30 pierogi in five minutes, so if you think you can beat that, sign up here. $10. Toyota Park, Bridgeview, IL; event website

Real Men Drink Pink
Friday, August 10 to Friday, August 17
Bin 36 and Time Out Chicago are teaming up for a breast cancer awareness campaign around rosé wine. Diners at Avec, BIN 36, Boka, Frontera, Naha, NoMI, Publican, Rockit, Sunda, Telegraph, Topolobampo, and Webster's Wine Bar can order a $10 glass of rose, with 100% of profits benefiting Bright Pink. $10. Various Locations; event website

Sunday, August 12

Street Food Artistry 2012
1 to 7 p.m.
Dubbed "where foodies unite," this festival brings an arts twist to the street food scene by combining performances of street musicians, booths by local artisans, and a variety of food trucks, carts, and pop-ups. Event-goers can look forward to delicious treats from Babycakes, Falafel Brothers, Ice Cubed, Puffs of Doom, and Jo Snow, among others. $40.1029 E. 35th Street; event website

Truffle Truffle S'mores Pop Up Shoppe
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Logan Square flower shop Fleur will be celebrating National S'Mores Day with a collaborative pop up. Expect twists on the classic, such as root beer float and chai tea. Free. 3149 W. Logan Boulevard; event website

Beyond...

Virtue Cider Dinner at City Winery
August 23
In addition to pairing Greg Hall's popular Red Streak cider with food, this dinner at the new City Winery will also feature a special preview of Virtue's Lapinette and Gold Rush ciders. Tickets are available now, with only 30 available. $75. 1200 W. Randolph Street; event website