A backyard barbeque, storytelling over gyros and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, July 27.
EAT
Omakase Dinner
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59 W. Hubbard St. 312-377-9950
A six-course dinner highlighting produce from Marigold Hill Organics in Grayslake, Ill., includes grilled baby gem lettuce with melted pork cheek and tsukemen with Japanese eggplant, soy tomatoes and bok choy. 6-9 p.m. $42. Phone reservations required.
First Anniversary
315 N. LaSalle St. 312-822-0100
The Near North restaurant celebrates by giving all diners a free red velvet bundt cake. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.
DRINK
Backyard BBQ
948 N. Western Ave. 872-206-8054
Maple & Ash’s executive chef David Ochs and beverage director Cristiana DeLucca provide a preview of the Gold Coast spot opening late this summer at this surf & turf dinner including a martini, an Allagash Brewing Co. beer, beef tenderloin, crab legs and twice-baked potato. 6-9 p.m. $20 (cash only).
DO
Monday Night Joyfest (Free!)
2826 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-698-7999
“Transformative New Thoughts” author Jeoffrey Hutcherson and others share stories at this monthly gathering. For $15 you can also graze on a buffet of gyros, chicken kebabs, Greek salad and pita. 6-9 p.m. RSVP:
LezFest: A One Night Fling
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5400 N. Clark St. 773-250-3112
Catch performances from comedian Shannon Noll, storyteller Lauren Sivak, country musician Florence Nightinjail and others at Pride Films & Plays’ second annual fundraiser. 7 p.m. $10-$30. Tickets:
pridefilmsandplays.com/lezfest
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Make a purchase from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Protein Bar through Aug. 16 and you’ll get a scratch card with prizes including discounted and free shakes.