A Big Lebowski beer tapping, Beyonce’s birthday bash, happy hour specials and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 3.
EAT
Cupcake Preview (Free!)
50 E. Walton St. 312-573-1600
The first 100 people in line get a free olive oil cupcake drizzled with orange glaze and rosemary pieces. The new butter-free pastries go on sale for $3.75 on Monday. Noon.
DRINK
‘The Big Lebowski’ Screening
2646 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-342-5555
The Logan Square theater’s annual celebration of the Coen brothers’ classic features a tapping of Pipeworks Brewing Co.’s Hey Careful Man, There’s a Beverage Here white Russian imperial stout, a costume contest and music from Cage and Aquarium DJs in the lounge. 9 p.m. $5. Tickets: thelogantheatre.com
DO
MASHterpiece Theatre
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956 W. Newport Ave.
Two teams of actors perform classic TV, film and theater scenes while taking on challenges from the host like integrating a workout or inhaling helium. 9:30 p.m. $12. Tickets: undertheguntheater.com
Beysus Saves
3359 N. Halsted St. 773-697-9268
The Lesbifriends Cartel celebrates Beyonce’s birthday (Sept. 4) with this annual bash featuring music from DJs All The Way Kay and Mijo Prodigo and red velvet cupcakes from Auntie Vee’s. 9 p.m. No cover.
Visiting Artists Program (Free!)
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
230 S. Columbus Drive
Graphic novelist and The New Yorker cartoonist Chris Ware discusses his work with curator Hamza Walker. 6 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Pizza East Chicago (125 N. Green St. 312-521-8000) offers $4 Peroni drafts and $7 select glasses of wine and negronis from 4-7 p.m.
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