Carriage House Opening Date; Big Star Music Fest, More

WICKER PARK—Carriage House, the new restaurant from the guys behind the Bedford with chef Mark Steuer, will open on Sept. 18. Get a sneak peek of the food at 10:30 p.m. this Monday during the Bedford's monthly Gong Show Karaoke. If the you sing and get one of the highest scores, you can win an invite to the Carriage House preview dinner. [EaterWire]

ANDERSONVILLE—While casual Italian BYO Johnny Brown Bag (5406 N. Clark) has been quietly open for the last few weeks, Jerry's (5419 N. Clark) aims to open across the street in about a week and a half. [Thrilist/EaterWire]

WICKER PARK—Big Star hosts its inaugural Dust Up Festival, a free music fest, on Sept. 8 kicking off at noon with DJs and then live music by the likes of Disappears, Andre Williams & The Goldstars and Old Baby starting at 4. Get beer, tacos and music all outside in the parking lot. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Starting this Monday and every Monday thereafter, hit Red Violet (121 W. Hubbard) and get one free dessert per table for every $25 spent at dinner on food and drinks. [EaterWire]