A wine tasting, Blackhawks cupcakes and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, June 18.
EAT
One-Year Anniversary Dinner
2018 W. Chicago Ave. 773-252-9060
The Ukrainian Village BYOB restaurant celebrates by serving a three-course menu featuring ham-filled potato cakes, pulled chicken taquitos and coconut flan. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. $25. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Blackhawks Cupcakes
108 N. State St. 312-346-7777
Celebrate the team’s win while indulging your sweet tooth by ordering a chocolate or vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream and an edible image of the Stanley Cup or Blackhawks logo. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $5.25.
DRINK
Uncorked & Unplugged
431 N. Wells St. 312-527-5973
Sample red and white wines from California’s Castle Rock Winery paired with cheese while listening to live music from Pat McKillen. 6-8 p.m. No cover. Reservations recommended: [email protected].
DO
ABC7 Gibbons 5K Run and 3K Walk
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Upper Hutchinson Field in Grant Park
Balbo Avenue and Columbus Drive 847-424-0600
More than 2,000 people are expected at the 21st annual benefit for the Leukemia Research Foundation. A post-race party includes food, beer and live music from Pop Rocks. 6:25 p.m. $35-$40.
Oak Street Summer Shop-Around (Free!)
Oak Street between Rush Street and Michigan Avenue
Shop at more than 20 retailers donating 10 percent of their proceeds to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and every purchase will reward you with a ticket for a raffle for hotel stays and restaurant gift certificates. Some stores also offer drinks and sweets. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Registration recommended: oakstreetshoparound.eventbrite.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Try Two Brothers Brewing Company’s collaboration with Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap, Hop Signals pale ale, at 6 p.m. Thursday (41 E. Superior St.).