FOREST PARK RIBFEST
When/Where: Saturday at the Forest Park Picnic Grove, 7824 W. Madison St.
Why Go: Ribs, ribs and more ribs will hit the grill as amateur chefs square off in a best barbecue contest. Live music, drinks and family fun.
Price: Free admission
When/Where: 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the , 834 Lake St.
Why Go: The four local artists behind the library's "Abstract Synergy" art exhibit — Holly Renald Cohn, Bea Giordano, Pern Krider and Nell Himmelfarb Scheider — will be on-hand for a reception.
Price: Free admission
FOREIGN FILM FORUM AT RIVER FOREST LIBRARY
When/Where: 2 p.m. Sunday at the , 735 Lathrop Ave.
Why Go: A thought-provoking foreign film will be screened as part of the library's ongoing series. Unfortunately, library officials say licensing agreements prohibit them from publicly releasing the name of the movie they'll be screening. But it's a French film and it's rated PG-13. If you really want to know, call the library at (708) 366-5205 to find out the title.
Price: Free
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TAB BENOIT AT FITZGERALD'S
When/Where: 9:30 p.m. Friday at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road in Berywn.
Why Go: A cajun troubadour backed by a rootsy blues band, Tab Benoit brings his act to the legendary roadhouse to kick off the weekend.
Price: $20; ticket info here
DA BEARS ARE BACK
When/Where: Noon on Sunday. Televised on WFLD-TV Ch. 32, FOX
Why Go: Well, you really don't have to go anywhere. Stay home, and cook, or order some food, or head out to a local establishment. Either way, there's a good chance you'll find what you need in our Places directory.
Price: Free to cheer, boo or scream profanity at the television
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