Happy hour deal of the day: $1 oysters, $5-$6 appetizers, $4 Sapporo drafts and $5 select glasses of wine from 5-6 p.m. in the lounge and patio at Roka Akor More Top Picks Best Printers
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New Chef-in-Residence
2300 N. Lincoln Park West 773-868-0002
Chef Aaron Martinez helms the Lincoln Park restaurant through Oct. 17, preparing a four-course menu including striped bass with cabbage and strawberries with white chocolate. 5:30-9 p.m. $55. Wine pairings are available for an additional $35. RSVP: introchicago.com
DRINK
Now Open
2821 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-252-9741
The Avondale bar serves five-ounce pours of 24 beers ($3-$5) and flights of spirits including mescal ($20) and fernet ($16) so you can try your booze before buying some to take home from the store in front. 3 p.m.-2 a.m.
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‘Assassination Theater: Chicago’s Role in the Crime of the Century’
Museum of Broadcast Communications
360 N. State St. 708-405-9181
Catch a preview of investigative reporter Hillel Levin’s play about the Chicago mafia’s part in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. Tickets: assassinationtheater.com
Two Cookie Minimum
More Top Picks Milwaukee M18 Fuel 10 Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound 2734 21
2579 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Snack on free cookies while listening to readings from writer Mairead Case and comic artist Andy Glass at this monthly series. 8 p.m. Donations benefit the Chicago Publishers Resource Center.
‘Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities’
1901 W. Madison St. 877-924-7783
The steampunk-themed show from Cirque du Soleil features an aerial bicyclist, contortionists, juggling, yo-yo tricks and more. 8 p.m. $47-$145. Tickets: cirquedusoleil.com/kurios
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