Another outpouring of local support for Haiti rolls across the city this week in the form of fundraisers, events and food-and-drink promotions. Here’s what you can do in the coming weeks to help. For more Haiti benefits, visit metromix.com.
Tapas Valencia
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1530 S. State St. 312-842-4444
For one day, all proceeds from any item you order at this South Loop tapas spot will be donated to the American Red Cross. Don’t miss this month’s menu comfort-food highlights, as well as favorites such as salpicon de mariscos ($7.95, above). 4-10 p.m. Jan. 26.
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444 N. La Salle St. 312-222-6200
Mingle over light appetizers and a cocktail during the Helping in the Wake of the Quake party organized by the Chicago Sport and Social Club. Also, bid on silent auction items like theater tickets and certificates to hotels and restaurants. Sushi Samba Rio (504 N. Wells St. 312-595-2300) hosts the after party and donates proceeds from caipiroska cocktails ($7) and its special Haiti Relief Roll ($10). All proceeds benefit the Heartland Alliance emergency fund for Haiti. 6-9 p.m. Thursday. $20 donation. Contact: chihelpshaiti.com
Sweetwater
225 N. Michigan Ave. 312-698-7111
This Loop bar and grill, along with sibling spots the Boundary (1932 W. Division St. 773-278-1919) and Trace (3714 N. Clark St. 773-477-3400), donate $1 to the American Red Cross for every alcoholic beverage ordered through Wednesday. No cover.
The 44th Ward Dinner Party
3542 N. Halsted St. 773-857-2911
Guest bartenders and friends of the bar Christy Yono and Victoria Garcia mix up $5 Stoli cocktails and donate their tips to Wyclef Jean’s charity, Yele Haiti. 9-11 p.m. Jan. 23. No cover.
DMK Burger Bar
2954 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-360-8686
Buy a $20 raffle ticket through Jan. 30 for the chance to win a month of free burgers at this new Lakeview spot and generate funds for the American Red Cross relief fund for Haiti. (No purchase is necessary and you don’t need to be present to win on Jan. 30, but, sorry, the prize is just for you, not you and all your friends.) Plus: Through Sunday, $2 from each burger purchase goes to Haiti relief. 11 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday through Jan. 30.
Green Grocer Chicago
1402 W. Grand Ave. 312-624-9508
Buy a fresh sandwich at this organic-minded West Town grocer, and $1 goes to Chicago Helps Haiti, benefiting the Heartland Alliance. Options include the vegetarian Greek wrap ($5.99) and smoked turkey on tomato focaccia ($6.89). Also, keep an eye out for the spot’s forthcoming vegan bake-sale benefit for Haiti. 10 a.m. Through Sunday.
Phyllis’ Musical Inn
1800 W. Division St. 773-512-8651
Local musicians Marty Shutter and Scott Rankie had just organized a free concert the day of the earthquake (Jan. 12), so Shutter figured, “We’re not charging; we might as well suggest donations.” Proceeds of the show, dubbed Rock for Haiti, benefit the American Red Cross efforts to help earthquake victims. Palu the Poet also performs. 9 p.m. Jan. 28.
Various locations
Add a buck or more to your bill at dozens of local restaurants, including the Bristol (2152 N. Damen Ave.), Fritz Pastry (1408 W. Diversey Pkwy.), More (1 E. Delaware Pl.) and the Publican (837 W. Fulton Market), in support of the Heartland Alliance relief efforts. Through Sunday. For more participating restaurants, head to metromix.com.
Medici on 57th
1327 E. 57th St. 773-667-7394
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Buy baked goods from hosts Medici on 57th along with Luscious Layers Bakery, Bleeding Heart Bakery and others at this fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam.2:30-6 p.m. Saturday.
Le Passage
937 N. Rush St. 312-255-0022
While Le Passage usually isn’t open until 10 p.m. Fridays, bartenders will open the Gold Coast club early for the next two weeks and donate their tips from 7-10 p.m. to the American Red Cross. The club also is donating 20 percent from every 1-liter Grey Goose and Piper Heidsieck purchase. Friday and Jan. 29.
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