A pumpkin-centric menu, a storytelling series with barbecue and more things to do in Chicago today, Monday, Oct. 19.
EAT
Pumpkin Fest
2100 N. Halsted St. 773-871-2100
The Lincoln Park bistro serves a four-course fall feast daily through October including pumpkin soup, pumpkin ravioli with sauteed wild mushrooms, salmon with pumpkin puree and pumpkin creme brulee. 5-10 p.m. $39.
Now Open
1419 W. Fullerton Ave. 773-661-6454
Grab one of the Lincoln Park spot’s 12-inch personal pizzas such as The Rustica, made with dry figs, caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese and balsamic glaze, or The Southern Italian, topped with blanched rapini, Italian sausage, white beans, mozzarella, provolone and garlic (both $15). 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Eighth Anniversary
59 W. Grand Ave. 312-329-0400
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The River North restaurant celebrates by offering an $8 lunch special through Saturday including a house-cured Italian beef or mortadella and coppa panini with soup or a salad. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
DRINK
Between Bites
112 N. Green St. 312-754-0431
The quarterly storytelling series celebrates its second anniversary with readings from film critic Richard Roeper, Honey Butter Fried Chicken co-owner Christine Cikowski and others. Tickets include Dark Horse wine, cocktails, barbecue and dessert. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $32.64. Tickets: between-bites.com
DO
‘My Brilliant Divorce’
Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant
3471 N. Elston Ave. 773-878-3727
Irish Theatre of Chicago presents the Midwest premiere of Geraldine Aron’s comedic one-woman show about a woman trying to enjoy life on her own after her husband leaves her. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. Tickets: irishtheatreofchicago.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Bar Toma (110 E. Pearson St. 312-266-3110) offers $2 PBR drafts and half-price appetizers from 4:30-6 p.m.