A concert in the park, a new spot for lunch and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, August 17.
EAT
Now Open
660 N. Orleans St. 312-624-9892
The River North restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired comfort food including pea falafel, veal meatballs and turkey burgers on warm pita. 5-11 p.m.
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DRINK
Anvil Bar & Refuge Takeover
1566 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-278-1600
Current and former bartenders from the James Beard-nominated Houston spot mix classic cocktails from their menu ($8-$12). 6 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Kafkapalooza
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-857-6406
See eight new short works by Chicago playwrights inspired by Franz Kafka at First Floor Theater’s annual fest, which runs through Saturday. 8 p.m. $15. Tickets: firstfloortheater.com
An Evening with Pride Films and Plays (Free!)
3656 N. Halsted St. 773-472-6469
Mingle with members of the group’s artistic team and catch a short film screening and music, theater and spoken word performances including a preview of their upcoming season. 7-9 p.m. Free.
Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert (Free!)
Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St. 312-742-1168
Cast members from 10 shows including “Gotta Dance,” “42nd Street” and “If/Then” perform at the annual concert. ABC 7 Chicago’s Janet Davies hosts. 6:15 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
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Get a pizza and any beer for $10 from 4-6 p.m. at Tesori (65 E. Adams St. 312-786-9911).