A cocktail challenge, a spoken word performance, happy hour specials and more things to do in Chicago Thursday, Sept. 10.
EAT
Drinks and Dinner (CANCELED)
948 N. Western Ave. 872-206-8054
The Ukrainian Village tavern partners with The Underground Social and Pipeworks Brewing Co. for a patio party including snapper poke, curried rice and cans of Lizard King pale ale and War Bird session ale. 6 p.m. $30-$35. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
DRINK
Fall Cocktail Challenge
127 W. Huron St. 312-649-2000
Try cocktails by more than 20 competing mixologists, including RedEye’s 2015 Best Bartender Dan Rook, and vote for your favorite. Hosted by the Chicago Reader, the rooftop bash also includes bites and wine. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $40. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Ballast Point Tap Takeover
730 S. Clark St. 312-583-0283
Get a 4-ounce taste ($2-$4) or full pour ($5-$10) of nearly 30 beers from the San Diego brewery including Calm Before the Storm coffee-vanilla cream ale, Grunion pale ale and Habanero Sculpin IPA. 6 p.m. No cover.
Celebrate Life Party
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110 W. Hubbard St. 312-724-7675
The third annual benefit for NoStigmas in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day includes drinks from Haus Wine and Spirits and Kansas Clean Distilled and appetizers (6-7 p.m.), plus a raffle awarding Bulls tickets, restaurant gift cards and other prizes. 6-9 p.m. $35.
DO
The Gift of Gab
4641 S. King Drive 773-373-3390
Catch performances by spoken word poet Harold Green and comedian Mike Samp at the Bronzeville club’s monthly showcase hosted by M’Reld Green. 8:30 p.m. $10-$15, plus a two drink minimum. Tickets: jokesandnotes.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
All drinks are $5 from 8-10 p.m. at Drop (1909 N. Lincoln Ave. 312-574-0898).
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