Sixth Annual Oktoberfest Chicago

Lincoln and Southport Avenues
3000 N. Lincoln Ave.
Formerly called the St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest, one of the city's oldest churches celebrates its German roots with a weekend of bratwurst, beer and dancing. Also features live bands of both the rock and oompah variety, plus a kids' area.

Music schedule:

Sep. 29: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.    
Sep. 30: noon - 11 p.m.    
Oct. 1: 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.  
Price: $5
Phone: 773-665-4682

UniverSoul Circus

Washington Park
5531 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Soul mates
Sure, you harbored childhood dreams of running away to join the circus, but these days the closest you get is a workplace atmosphere worthy of the big top. Need a break from the real-life three-ring? Get an eyeful of the alternative lifestyle when clowns, aerialists, acrobats, dancers, contortionists and more converge from 12 nations to perform in the 13th annual UniverSoul Circus. The death-defying trapeze stunts might make you thankful for the safety of your office chair, ergonomic or not.
Sep. 29 - Oct. 15
Price: $10-$35
Ticketmaster: 312-559-1212
Phone: 404-588-1225

Bluegrass Festival

Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Glencoe,IL
Third annual music fest includes live music, food and beer vendors, kids' activities, a pumpkin sale and more.

Music Schedule:

Saturday- Sunday
10 a.m., 1 p.m.

Price: $2 suggested donation
Phone: 847-835-5440

Wicker Park Oktoberfest

Damen Avenue and Schiller Street
1400 N. Damen Ave.
Inaugural party includes beer, brats and live music.

Friday- Saturday
5:30 p.m- 9:30 p.m

Sep. 29: 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.    
Sep. 30: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.  
Price: $5 donation benefits A.N. Pritzker School
Phone: 773-868-3010

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'Hot, Haute, Hot' Singles Riverfront Dinner Party

Delacosta
465 E. Illinois St.
River East Art Center
Meet other singles during a reception and three-course meal at this new, highly anticipated restaurant. Includes a glass of sangria.
 Sep. 29: 6 p.m.  
Price: $79. Includes tax and tip. Registration: singlegourmetchicago.com
Produced by: The Single Gourmet Dining and Travel Club
Phone: 773-772-3535

Tango Dating

American Tango Institute
325 N. Hoyne St.
Suite C-404
Step on it!
Your life has become a mini-montage of three-minute dates, friends' (um, totally terrible) matchmaking skills, and a smattering of visits to "hotspots" like the library and the gym. Still single? Dance your way into that special someone's life (or at least get his or her attention with selective toe-stepping) at Tango Dating, an hour-long lesson followed by a chance to pair up. Includes wine and light snacks.
Through Oct. 13
Fridays : 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Price: $25. Advance registration required
 Phone: 312-810-0252

'Wine and Dine' Singles BYOB Wine Dinner

State Restaurant & Cafe
935 W. Webster Ave.
Meet other singles (ages 30-59) during a reception and two-course meal. Bring a bottle of wine to share.
 Sep. 30: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.  
Price: $47-$49. Includes tax and tip. Registration: gourmetadvocates.com
Produced by: Gourmet Advocates
Phone: 773-929-6534

Play Chicago

Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Monthly mixer Play the Field gets a new name and home. This month, Buddy Guy performs in honor of the newly renovated (and newly named) Chicago History Museum, formerly the Chicago Historical Society, celebrating its grand reopening all weekend with live performances by local acts.

Includes one complimentary cocktail and a chance to explore the new galleries and exhibitions.
Sep. 30: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.  
Price: $25-$35. Proceeds benefit The Chicago History Museum
Phone: 312-642-4600

Super Sundays Steppers' Brunch

Secrets Nightclub
14112 S. Chicago Rd.
Dolton,IL
Show off your ballroom moves on the dance floor or sharpen your skills during a workshop (4-6 p.m.) for an additional $10. Includes a soul food buffet (3-9 p.m.) and drink specials.
Open End
Sundays : 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Price: $5
Phone: 773-987-7847

Candlelight Singles

Scoozi!
410 W. Huron St.
Meet other singles (ages 23-65) over dinner and music. Parties grouped by age.
Open End
Mondays : 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturdays : 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Price: $50, plus the cost of food. Registration required: candlelightsingles.com
Phone: 800-431-2411