A DJ-driven panel, Pilsen’s new piano bar and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, July 16.
EAT
Eat for North Korea
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327 N. Bell Ave. 312-455-0863
Dak chef/owner Donny Ju prepares Korean wings and kimchi fried rice to raise money for Crossing Borders’ efforts to help North Korean refugees. 7-10 p.m. $35. Tickets: crossingbordersnk.org
DRINK
Surly 7 Tap Takeover
41 E. Superior St. 312-266-0400
The Near North bar taps Chicago’s first keg of Surly Brewing Co.’s 1349 pale ale ($8), plus six other beers from the Minnesota brewery including Cacao Bender American brown ale and Bitter Brewer English bitter. 6 p.m. No cover.
Now Open
1227 W. 18th St. 312-526-3851
Pilsen’s Thalia Hall adds a 1,200-square-foot piano bar and cocktail lounge with horse-themed decor paying tribute to the space’s former use as a stable. 7 p.m.-2 a.m., music starts at 9 p.m.
DO
‘War of the Worlds’
Gorilla Tango Theatre
1919 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-598-4549
See Robert Eric Shoemaker’s new play about Orson Welles’ 1938 radio broadcast of H. G. Wells’ science fiction novel. 7 p.m. $12. Tickets: gorillatango.com
Music Technology and the Rise of Electronic Dance Music (Free!)
Claudia Cassidy Theater in the Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
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Learn about the genre with a panel discussion featuring DJs Pierre, Spank Spank, Derrick Carter and Joe Smooth. Come early to tour the “Move Your Body: The Evolution of House Music” exhibit, which runs through Aug. 16. 6-9 p.m. Free.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Freshii celebrates its seventh anniversary by offering $1 menu items Thursday including smoothies, frozen kefir and entrees.