New barbecue, bacon and beer at midnight and more things to do in Chicago on June 1.
EAT
Now Open
Q-Tine
2339 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-5100
The late-night Logan Square counter-service restaurant serves a mix of poutine and Memphis-style barbecue such as the Pulled Pork Q—smoked pork butt with fries, cheese curds and gravy ($7.99). 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
DRINK
Midnight Bacon Snack
Paddy Long’s
1028 W. Diversey Parkway 773-290-6988
Order any drink at the Lakeview pub after 12 a.m. on weeknights and you’ll get a free slice of bacon. The selection changes daily, with house-cured brown sugar bacon offered on Monday. Midnight-2 a.m.
DO
Tsukasa Taiko
Black Ensemble Theater
4450 N. Clark St. 773-769-4451
A performance by the multigenerational Japanese drumming ensemble kicks off the inaugural International Cultural Festival, which runs through Saturday. 7 p.m. $10. Tickets: blackensemble.org
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‘Other Hands’
Linchpin Theatre
1500 N. Bell Ave.
See the Chicago premiere of British playwright Laura Wade’s play about love in the age of high-speed technology. 7:30 p.m. $10. Tickets: linchpintheatre.com
Queer Bits Summer Film Festival
Public House Theatre
3914 N. Clark St. 800-838-3006
Eight short films from six countries make their Chicago premiere at Pride Films and Plays’ fest, which also features discussion with director James Sharpe. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Tickets: pridefilmsandplays.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
See the list of bars and restaurants participating in Negroni Week through Sunday at: negroniweek.com.