The Strange Foods Chicago Festival And More Of The Best Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend

Here are some of our picks for the best events to check out this weekend—many of which promise to be tasty:

Sat 11/4: Live the life of pie for the sixth year in a row at the South Side Pie Challenge. Amateur bakers from across the city bring their goods to the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (5480 S. Kenwood) in the form of fruit, cream, nut, and sweet potato/pumpkin pies, judged on presentation, crust, and the actual pie part. Slices are a mere $3 each. 2-5 PM, free