Decorate sugar skulls, carve a pumpkin and more things to do in Chicago today, Tuesday, Oct. 20.
EAT
Sugar Skulls & Cerveza
D’Noche
2710 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-289-4274
Snack on chips and salsa while painting a paper-mache skull to gear up for Dia de Los Muertos. The event also includes two Negra Modelo beers and a raffle awarding tickets to The Logan Theatre. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20. Tickets: dnochechicago.com
DRINK
Pumpkin Carving Contest
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213 W. Institute Place 312-291-8735
Put your creativity to the test for a shot at winning $150. Tickets include a pumpkin, carving kit and pumpkin beer or a hot drink from the River North bar’s fall cocktail menu. 8-10 p.m. $25. Tickets: hqbeercade.com/rivernorth
DO
‘DB Does Drugs’
5400 N. Clark St. 773-220-6840
Catch a performance by political sketch comedy group Democracy Burlesque along with music from The Greenleaf Band and standup comedy from Ashley Huck at this weekly show, which runs through Nov. 3. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $12-$15. Tickets: dbdoesdrugs.brownpapertickets.com
The Crunch Bowl (Free!)
North Avenue Beach (behind Castaways)
1603 N. Lake Shore Drive 952-649-2829
Compete in a variety of challenges ranging from riding a shark to digging up treasure chests with oversized spoons for a shot at winning a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and a year’s supply of Cap’n Crunch. Adam Pally of “The Mindy Project” hosts. 1-3 p.m., early arrival is recommended, and athletic shoes are required to compete. Free.
The Geek Show (Free!)
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
Improvised Star Trek, Jenn and Trin of the podcast “Friendshipping” and others perform at the kickoff for VStheUniverse’s Kickstarter campaign. 8-10 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Dove’s Luncheonette (1545 N. Damen Ave. 773-645-4060) offers $5 shots of mezcal or tequila served with sangrita, $2 small bottles of Pacifico and $6 bloody marias from 3-6:30 p.m.