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A pizza tasting, brewery takeover and more things to do in Chicago Tuesday, Aug. 18.

EAT

Pizza in the Evening Picnic

The Social Table

819 W. Armitage Ave. 773-697-4109

Try pies from Rachel Post (Our House) and Jared Batson (The Nomad Food Company) made with local ingredients and paired with watermelon salad with basil vinaigrette and brown butter blondies with toasted pecans. 6 p.m. $28. Tickets: youpluspizza.brownpapertickets.com

DRINK

Prosecco on the Patio

Osteria Via Stato

620 N. State St. 312-642-8450

Try 20 varieties of the Italian sparkling wine plus prosecco cocktails paired with appetizers from chef David DiGregorio. 5:30 p.m. $20. Phone reservations recommended.

Tap Takeover with Maplewood Brewery

The Harding Tavern

2732 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-9340

Try the Logan Square brewery’s The Charlatan pale ale, Creepy Ginger Belgian-style ale, Lemon Drop American wheat ale and Fat Pug milk stout ($6 per 16-ounce pour). 7–10 p.m. No cover.

DO

The Sky is the Limit

The Brass Monkey

401 N. Morgan St. 312-763-3316

The rooftop benefit for Avanse includes two drinks, a fashion show and music from DJ Will Galvan. 6-9 p.m. $35-$40. Tickets: avanseorg.ticketleap.com/august-hh

Ladies Shopping Night Out

Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant

3471 N. Elston Ave. 773-583-3066

Browse jewelry, nail wraps and skincare products from Keep Collective, Jamberry and Rodan & Fields while snacking on free appetizers on the Avondale bar’s patio. 7-9:30 p.m. No cover. Reservations required: eventbrite.com

HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY

All drafts are $3 from 4-7 p.m. at Chop Shop (2033 W. North Ave. 773-537-4440).

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