A fashion show featuring Haitian designers, a fondue dinner with wine and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 5.
EAT
Milbrandt Vineyards Winemaker Dinner
340 W. Armitage Ave. 773-281-9101
Dip your way through a four-course fondue dinner with pairings from the Washington winery. 6:30 p.m. $55. Phone reservations required.
DRINK
Oktoberfest Fundraising Event
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2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-2739
A benefit for animal-assisted therapy nonprofit Mane in Heaven includes beer, appetizers, silent auctions and live music. 6-8 p.m. $30. Tickets: maneinheaven.org
Battle of the Breweries
1825 W. Webster Ave. 773-486-7777
Challenge representatives of six Chicago breweries to games of WhirlyBall, laser tag and bowling while drinking limited-edition beers including Goose Island Bourbon County barleywine and Half Acre Lager Town Oktoberfest. No cover, $20 to compete.
DO
‘Tap In. Turn Up.’
220 S. Michigan Ave. 312-284-1554
Chicago-based flamenco troupe Clinard Dance Theatre and tap dancer Cartier Williams perform to music from the Chicago Sinfonietta. 7:30 p.m. $10-$60. Tickets: chicagosinfonietta.org
Our Fashion, Our Heritage
108 N. State St. 312-261-4700
A runway show spotlights styles from Haitian designers inspired by the country’s 500-year
history. Come from noon to 6 p.m. to shop the fashions. 6:30 p.m. $15. Tickets: fashionfocuschicago.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
MAK (1924 W. Division St. 773-772-6251) offers $3 select beers from 5-7 p.m.
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