Pork Fest, a ‘Freeheld’ screening and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 21.
EAT
The Sunnyside of Lincoln Pork Fest
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4518 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-271-6100
Stop at The Grafton Pub, Due Lire Vino & Cucina, Miku Sushi and Bistro Campagne for pork dishes paired with beer, wine and cocktails. 6-9 p.m. $50. Tickets: sunnysidepork.brownpapertickets.com
DRINK
Mike’s Hard Punch Party
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 W. Wacker Drive 312-372-7200
Try $8 fruity cocktails such as black cherry lemonade punch, a blend of black cherry rum, Mike’s Hard black cherry lemonade, triple sec, and lemon, lime, orange and pineapple juices. 6-8 p.m. No cover.
DO
‘Home Before Dark’
6205 N. Sheridan Road 919-760-5002
The Ruckus presents Will Goldberg’s play about a 15-year-old boy taking refuge from his problems at school and home through a secret relationship with an older man. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. Tickets: homebeforedark.bpt.me
‘Freeheld’
Landmark Theatres Century Centre Cinema
2828 N. Clark St. 773-293-1447
Catch a screening of the drama starring Julianne Moore as a police lieutenant with terminal cancer fighting to secure pension benefits for her domestic partner. A Q&A with screenwriter Ron Nyswaner follows. 7 p.m. $12. Tickets:
reelingfilmfestival.org
‘Triassic Parq’
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7016 N. Glenwood Ave. (773) 453-5272
See the Chicago premiere of the musical about a member of a female dinosaur pack who spontaneously turns male, setting off a series of identity crises. 8 p.m. $20. Tickets: circletheatrechicago.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Get a burger or flatbread and a glass of wine or beer for $12 from 5-7 p.m. at Wood (3335 N. Halsted St. 773-935-9663).
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