Art and beer pairings, outdoor yoga and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, June 25.
EAT
Dessert, Drag & Cabaret
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702 W. Fulton Market 312-850-5005
Have a dessert flight and cocktail while watching performances from Natasha Douglas, Tila Von Twirl, Ray Ray Sunshine, Switch the Boi Wonder and Siren Jinx at this Pride Weekend kickoff party. 8:30 p.m. $30. Tickets: carnivalechicago.com/features
Journey to Greece
333 S. Halsted St. 312-655-1234
Sample appetizers from restaurants including Artopolis and Koko’s Mediterranean Grill and beers from Goose Island Beer Company and Lagunitas Brewing Company while touring the museum’s exhibits at this benefit for the Fresh Start Caring for Kids Foundation. Former White Sox player Jermaine Dye hosts. 6-9 p.m. $35-$40. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DRINK
‘A Film About Coffee’
935 W. Wilson Ave. 773-273-6865
The Chicago premiere screening of the documentary about specialty coffee includes coffee, tea and baked goods tastings, a latte art contest and giveaways. 5:30 p.m. doors. 7 p.m. screening $15-$18. Tickets: everybodyscoffee.com
Artist Beer Pairings
1647 N. Damen Ave. 872-802-4866
Four artists with featured shoe designs discuss their background and experience, Q&A-style, while beer bloggers from The Hop Review offer a tasting of brews that match the style of the artists’ work. 7-9:30 p.m. $10. Reservations required: handfamilycompanies.com/arts-crafts-vol-2
DO
Outdoor Yoga Party
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150 W. Roosevelt Road 312-583-0161
Yoga Six hosts an hour-long power-flow class with music from DJ I’m Justin Braun. $23. 6 p.m. Registration recommended: chicago.yogasix.com/chicago-south-loop
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Local DJs play classic ’70s music on vinyl from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at The Brass Monkey (401 N. Morgan St.).