An early Thanksgiving meal with live music, a chat with Jesse Eisenberg and more things to do in Chicago today, Tuesday, Nov. 17.
EAT
33rd Anniversary
3257 N. Halsted St. 773-248-6160
The Lakeview restaurant celebrates by serving a three-course menu including smoked salmon salad, bouillabaisse and dessert through Thursday. 5-10 p.m. $33. Reservations recommended.
Giving Thanks for Music
730 W. Grand Ave. 312-243-8955
Graze on a buffet of Thanksgiving favorites including roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy and cornbread stuffing while listening to music from Bow & Hammer and the Kaia String Quartet. Tickets include a cocktail. Enter a raffle by bringing canned food to donate to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. 7-9 p.m. $55. Tickets: the-dawson.com
DRINK
Ladies Night Out
2626 N. Halsted St. 773-472-7484
Vendors sell jewelry, accessories, handmade chocolates and clothing at a pop-up shop where you can also get mini-massages, mini-facials and henna tattoos. Wine and light snacks are included. 6-9 p.m. $5. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
Trivia Tuesday
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651 W. Washington Blvd. 312-454-5889
Show off your knowledge of dogs for the chance to win canine-themed prizes. Donations benefit Canine Therapy Corps. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. RSVP recommended: [email protected]
Printers Row: Jesse Eisenberg
610 S. Michigan Ave. 312-222-4369
The Academy Award-nominated actor reads from and signs his book “Bream Gives Me Hiccups & Other Stories” and discusses his work with baiduhai reporter Mark Caro. 7-8 p.m. $20-$41. Tickets: chicagotribune.com/news/tribnation
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Get beers and draft cocktails for the price of the current hour (i.e. $5 at 5 p.m.) from 5-8 p.m. at Henry’s (18 W. Hubbard St. 312-955-8018).