A pop-up cookbook dinner, a fashion film festival and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
EAT
Michael Solomonov Pop-Up Cookbook Dinner
980 N. Michigan Ave. 312-280-2750
The Philadelphia chef prepares dishes inspired by his new cookbook “Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking” paired with wine. Come at 6 p.m. for a book signing. 7 p.m. $75. Tickets: spiaggiarestaurant.com
DRINK
Bowling 4 Books
2211 W. Diversey Parkway 773-227-5800
A benefit for youth book group organizer Literature For All of Us includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza and a cash bar selling $4 beers and $5 house cocktails. 7-9 p.m. $30. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
Fashion Film Festival Chicago
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Film Row Cinema of Columbia College
1104 S. Wabash Ave. 847-877-1823
Watch dozens of shorts from around the world about the fashion industry and vote for your favorite at the annual event, which also features a reception and Q-and-A with some of the filmmakers. 6-9:30 p.m. $7. Tickets: fashionfilmfestivalchicago.com
EPIC Fest
Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
6727 N. Olmsted Ave. 773-631-0063
Miles Hendrix hosts a stand-up comedy showcase featuring James Zekis, Ali Clayton and Marty DeRosa at the opening night of the seventh annual fest, which runs at a different Edison park venue nightly through Oct. 18. 8-10 p.m. $15. Tickets: epiccomedyfest.com
Field Notes (Free!)
710 N. Wabash Ave. 800-509-0842
Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses the nonprofit and offers breast cancer prevention tips. Donate $5 at the door to be entered in a raffle for prizes from The Barre Code fitness studio, Owen + Alchemy juice bar and more. 6:30-8 p.m. RSVP required: eventbrite.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Ani (3056 N. Lincoln Ave. 872-206-8553) offers half-price glasses of wine and sake from 5-6:30 p.m.
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