A new place to eat in Andersonville, a holiday-themed play and more things to do in Chicago today, Monday, Nov. 16.
EAT
Now Open
5212 N. Clark St. 773-358-7181
The 75-seat bistro within Pastoral’s Andersonville location serves cheese plates ($10-$20), housemade charcuterie ($8-$12) and entrees including chicken thighs with mustard vinegar sauce ($15). 5-10 p.m.
‘Za Blogger Battle
110 E. Pearson St. 312-266-3110
Try pizzas designed by four Chicago bloggers and vote for your favorite to be added to the menu as the “pizza of the month.” Tickets also include slices of the Gold Coast spot’s signature pies plus beer and wine. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
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DRINK
Generous Pour
2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-2739
A benefit for Safe Humane Chicago includes beer, vegan and vegetarian appetizers, and a raffle. 7-9 p.m. $30-$40. Tickets: generouspour2015.eventbrite.com
DO
‘The Long Christmas Ride Home’
3829 N. Broadway 866-811-4111
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel’s work combines acting and Japanese puppetry to tell the story of a family whose car spins out of control after a disastrous holiday dinner. 8 p.m. $28. Tickets: strawdog.org
Essay Fiesta (Free!)
4736 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-293-2665
The live lit series celebrates its sixth birthday with performances from comedians Kelsie Huff and Dave Stinton and WGN Radio host Jen Bosworth. 7 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Carnivale (702 W. Fulton St. 312-850-5005) offers half-price pitchers of house sangria from 5-7:30 p.m.