Beer dinners, stand-up comedy, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 17.
EAT
Barley’s Angels Beer Dinner
10426 S. Western Ave. 773-779-2739
The female craft beer enthusiast organization’s three-course dinner includes sweet corn fritters, mushroom risotto, German chocolate cake and pairings from the Beverly brewery. For $20 you can join a BYOB bus ride to the event at 6 p.m. from The Bar on Buena (910 W. Buena Ave.) 7 p.m. $30. Tickets: barleysangelschicago.com
DRINK
Happy Hour and Fundraiser
110 E. Pearson St. 312-266-3110
Register as a potential bone marrow donor at this benefit for The Double Hit Lymphoma Foundation, which includes an Angel’s Envy bourbon tasting, select beer, wine and soft drinks and appetizers. 6-8 p.m. $50. Tickets: eventbrite.com
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Oktoberfest Party
1942 W. Division St. 773-384-6886
Try Oktoberfest beers from six breweries including Ayinger Brewery and Surly Brewing Co. ($6-$8) and German food specials ($6-$12). At 10 p.m., the bar raffles off swag from the featured breweries. 7 p.m. No cover.
DO
Matt Braunger
2100 W. Belmont Ave. 312-662-4562
Catch the stand-up comedian seen on “Chelsea Lately” and “Up All Night.” 8 p.m. $10-$20. Tickets: upcomedyclub.com
‘Maze Runners: The Scorch Trials’
6746 N. Sheridan Road 773-856-5977
An early screening of the science fiction thriller includes a small popcorn, soda or themed cocktail. 9:30 p.m. $10.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
A snack & swigs menu at Slurping Turtle (116 W. Hubbard St. 312-464-0466) from 3-6 p.m. includes half-price bottles of wine, $4 select draft beers, $8 sake flights, $2.50 edamame and $2 pork belly bao.
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