A craft beer showdown, an alley party and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, July 30.
EAT
Chappellet Wine Dinner
435 E. Illinois St. 312-527-3010
A four-course dinner featuring pairings from the California winery includes cheese and charcuterie, caviar and burrata salad and hanger steak. 7 p.m. $48. Reservations required: brownpapertickets.com
DRINK
Penrose vs. Off Color Craft Beer Showdown
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23 E. Jackson Blvd. 312-386-9400
The Loop bar taps beers from the local breweries including Yuzu Fierce Berliner weisse, Devoir saison and Deminimus Mandarina sour ale ($6-$7). 5-11:30 p.m. No cover.
Buckledown Tap Takeover
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 W. Wacker Drive 312-372-7200
Meet the Lyons, Ill., brewery’s co-owner Sean Mahoney and try the grapefruit IPA they made exclusively for the hotel along with their Mosaic Twister pale ale and Stompbox imperial stout (all $6). 5 p.m. No cover.
DO
Essential Oils 101 (Free!)
901 W. Weed St. 312-640-1030
Find Your Prana founder Shannon Terschluse shares application techniques and safety tips for using 11 essential oils and provides recipes for skin care, relaxation and cleaning. Attendees receive a gift bag and are entered in a raffle for a $25 Athleta gift card, yoga mats and more. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP recommended: Facebook or [email protected]
Activate (Free!)
171 N. Dearborn St. 312-782-9160
Chicago Loop Alliance stages a party in an alley featuring a preview of the documentary “Midway: The Story of Chicago Hip-Hop” and live art and music from members of artist collective Theare Group. 5-10 p.m. Free. RSVP at loopchicago.com/activate for a complimentary drink ticket.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Tickets for the 27th annual Shaw’s Oyster Fest, scheduled for Sept. 11 at Rush and Hubbard Streets, go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday at oysterfestchicago.com
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