This Weekend

• Illegal Art: Prohibition Party at The Southern
  
  Be the first to sample Jack Daniel's new “white dog” clear whiskey, their first in 100 years.
  
  Party favors: Live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a specialty welcome cocktail round out the scene.
  
  Tonight 8-11p. The Southern, 1840 W. North Ave., Bucktown (773-342-1840). $10 here.
  
  Nearby: Trenchermen; Lillie's Q; Lokal

• Hot Blooded: Fever! Burlesque at Exit
  
  Scarlett Deville and a rotating cast of local burlesque stars get naughty in this punk club's chain-link-fenced-in dance floor.
  
  Drink up: Down PBR tall boys and Dead Guy Ale while watching the bad girls at work.
  
  Fri 11p & 12:30a. Exit, 1315 W. North Ave., Noble Square (773-395-2700). No cover.
  
  Nearby: The Hideout; Hollywood Grill; Goose Island

• Charitable Chugging: Purple Affair for the Bear at River East Art Center
  
  Raise money for charity while chugging Beam spirits and Haymarket beers, plus whiskey/bourbon tastings.
  
  Dinner plate: Sample food from Tavernita and Barn & Co. before the live bands and DJs.
  
  Sat 8p. River East Arts Center, 435 E. Illinois St., River East (312-214-1200). $80-105 here.
  
  Nearby: Quay; Fox & Obel Cafe; Hoyt's

• Going Grape: 12th Annual d'Vine Affair at Union League Club
  
  Have a love affair with more than 250 global wines and a “stock your wine cellar” raffle.
  
  Inside scoop: Get there an hour early for a VIP pre-tasting guided tour of the wines with Joe Glunz of Louis Glunz Wines.
  
  Sun 2p. Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Loop (312-655-7525). $125 and up here.
  
  Nearby: Calder's Flamingo; Plymouth Restaurant; Brando's Speakeasy