Wine tasting, a hops panel and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, May 19.
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EAT
Gino’s Brewing Company and Local Option Beer Dinner
Gino’s Brewing Company
500 N. LaSalle St. 312-988-4200
Learn about the brewing process and history of various styles during a five-course pizza dinner including five 10-ounce glasses of beers from the River North brewpub and Lincoln Park beer bar. 6 or 6:30 p.m. $45. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DRINK
Two Mountain Wine Tasting (Free!)
Presidio
1749 N. Damen Ave. 773-697-3315
Winemaker Matt Rawn leads a tasting of five red and white wines from the Washington winery and discusses how they are made and the wine region’s history. 7 p.m. Free.
Hoo Ha Prom
Rockit Burger Bar
3700 N. Clark St. 773-645-4400
The prom-themed stand-up comedy show features prom photos, crowning of a king and queen and live music from Natalie Grace Alford. Drink specials include $3 PBR and $15 craft beer buckets. 8 p.m. $3 in advance, $5 at the door. Tickets: hoohacomedy.com
DO
Nominee Night
Sidetrack
3349 N. Halsted St. 773-250-3112
Catch performances from cast members of this year’s Jeff Award-nominated musicals, plus a preview of Pride Films and Plays’ “The Boy from Oz.” 7 p.m. $20-$30. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
All About Hops (Free!)
Jerry’s Wicker Park
1938 W. Division St. 773-235-1006
baiduhai travel and beverage writer Josh Noel moderates a panel discussion about how brewers use hops featuring Two Brothers Brewing Company owner Jason Ebel and Lagunitas Brewing Companybrewmaster Jeremy Marshall. 7-9 p.m. No cover.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Catch a preview of Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.’s production of “The December Man” at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Angel Island (735 W. Sheridan Road). Tickets: maryarrchie.com