Outdoor Bash at Le Virtu; Free Whiskey Festival Tickets

EAST PASSYUNK — Le Virtù is throwing a big party (called the Autunno alle Brace) on October 29, featuring food from Joe Cicala, George Sabatino (Stateside), and Scott Schroeder (American Sardine Bar, SPTR). Expect firepits, sausages, barbecue, and other treats for the outdoor fest, which Schroeder says will require you to wear your very best hoodie. [Meal Ticket]

CENTER CITY — The Whiskey Festival is coming up on October 25, and of course you're going. But, if you don't want to pay for tickets, there's a sweepstakes going on for two VIP passes to the event. [Foobooz]

RITTENHOUSE SQUARE — Shake Shack is celebrating Shacktoberfest, their ode to the tastes and flavors of Fall. From now until Oct. 21, the menu is filled with brats, brat-topped burgers, and special seasonal Concretes to remind you why it's nice to live in the Northeast where the seasons change. [Meal Ticket]