A bags tournament, a drunk science comedy show and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, July 15.
EAT
Gluten-Free Bastille Day Menu
840 N. Wabash Ave. 312-944-8400
Inspired by the high grain prices that helped spark the French Revolution, executive chef/owner Martial Noguier prepares a three-course, flour-free menu including oven-roasted summer carrot salad, beef tartar and baked Alaska. The dinner is offered through Sunday. 5-9:30 p.m. $39. Reservations recommended: bistronomic.net
DRINK
School Supply Fundraiser
435 N. Michigan Ave. 312-262-5310
Help students at Academy for Urban School Leadership schools at this bash, which includes beer, wine, appetizers and a raffle for Cubs and Sox tickets and other prizes. 6-8 p.m. $35-$45. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Bags Tournament Fundraiser
1059 W. Addison St. 773-878-2492
Grab a partner and compete for a $100 Lettuce Entertain You gift card while drinking beer and wine. Proceeds benefit Swedish Covenant Hospital’s Women’s Health Initiative. 7-9 p.m. $35-$40. Tickets: schab.brownpapertickets.com
DO
The Moth GrandSLAM
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322 W. Armitage Ave. 773-929-5959
Hear 10 StorySLAM champions share tales based on the theme “mea culpa” at this competition hosted by WBEZ director of live events Don Hall. 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. $25. Tickets: themoth.org/events
Drunk Science
500 N. LaSalle St. 312-836-0499
Comedian Sean Flannery shares what happens to your brain when you drink at this weekly show, explaining the science behind blackouts and your boozy cravings for greasy food. 8 p.m. $20. Tickets: comedybarchicago.eventbrite.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Tickets to the third annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival beginning Aug. 13 are on sale at stage773.com/CNCF.