A dinner party with root beer floats, a fall cocktail class and more things to do in Chicago today, Thursday, Oct. 22.
EAT
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3124 W. Carroll Ave. 312-282-6092
The second annual supper club series features a four-course dinner from chef Jonathan Meyer and cocktail pairings representing the four seasons by bar manager Gui Jaroschy (both of the Broken Shaker). Berlin-based artist Marius Glauer showcases his work. 6:30 p.m. $75. Tickets: ticketfly.com
Oktoberfest Beer Garden Dinner
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2600 N. Clark St. 773-883-6000
A four-course dinner with drink pairings includes roasted butternut squash and pumpkin soup with Sam Adams double bock and a root beer float made with Coney Island hard root beer. 6-8 p.m. $25. Phone reservations required.
DRINK
Fall Cocktail Class
112 W. Hubbard St. 312-222-4940
Learn how to mix three seasonal sippers incorporating pumpkin ale, hard apple cider or ice cream. Appetizers are included. 6-7:30 p.m. $32.63. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
DO
‘Varna–Colors of White’
The Dance Center of Columbia College
1306 S. Michigan Ave. 312-369-8330
Natya Dance Theatre’s world premiere work explores the relationship between spirit and the physical world through movement and an original score performed by Indian musicians. 7:30 p.m. $30. Tickets: natya.com
‘A 1000-Mile Great Lakes Island Adventure’ Presentation (Free!)
1466 N. Halsted St. 312-951-6020
Author Loreen Niewenhuis shares photos and video from her trip to islands in each of the five Great Lakes and discusses the geology and ecosystems found there. 7-8 p.m.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Commons Club (203 N. Wabash Ave. 312-940-4747) offers glasses of select premium red and white wines for $8 from 6-8 p.m.