This Weekend

• Apple Sauced: Cider Summit Chicago
  
  Sample 80 hard ciders from Wisconsin to New Zealand with food pairings at this inaugural beer fest/wine tasting hybrid.
  
  Free ride: Instead of driving under the influence of cider, hitch a free ride on the Chicago Brew Bus shuttle.
  
  Sat 11a-7p. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., River East (312-595-7437). $20 (includes glass and 10 drink tickets) here.
  
  Nearby: Riva; Wave; Yolk

• Wine & Dine: Valentine's Day Winemaking Dinner
  
  Make your own six-gallon vat of wine at this couples seminar with a grape stomping competition and post-event dinner.
  
  Meal hour: Dinner from Harvest includes beef sirloin with mushroom risotto and homemade bacon leek soup.
  
  Sun 3-6p. Chicago Marriott Downtown, 540 N. Michigan Ave., Magnificent Mile (773-233-7579). $199 here.
  
  Nearby: Bandera; Harvest; The Terrace

• Donut Dinner: Paczki Eating Contest
  
  Finally find out exactly how many paczki (deep-fried donut-style Polish treats) you can eat in five minutes.
  
  Winner's circle: Winning teams earn $300 in cash, with gift cards and t-shirts awarded to all participants.
  
  Sat 2p. Bennison's Bakery, 1000 Davis St., Evanston (847-328-9434). Free; register here.
  
  Nearby: Chef's Station; Gigio's Pizzeria; Cozy Noodles & Rice

• Worker's Revolt: Velvet Revolution at Beauty Bar
  
  Listen to obscure dance beats as local artists produce live surrealist art at this underground feast for the senses.
  
  Photo finish: Following the art on the dance floor, create your own visual art in the on-site photo booth.
  
  Tonight 9p-2a. Beauty Bar, 1444 W. Chicago Ave., West Town (312-226-8828). No cover.
  
  Nearby: Leopold; Five Star; Green Zebra