Craft beer and pizza at a new sports joint, stand-up comedy at Geek Bar and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 23.
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Now Open
504 N. Wells St. 312-982-7640
The Arizona-based restaurant’s River North location serves pizza, pasta and shareable plates incorporating housemade mozzarella and sausage. You can also grab a local brew while watching sports on 50 HDTVs. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Five Years of Favorites
1829 W. Chicago Ave. 312-243-1535
The West Town restaurant celebrates its fifth anniversary by bringing back popular dishes such as braised pork shoulder ramen ($15) and sautéed Brussels sprouts with pickled fresno peppers ($9). The menu is available through Wednesday. 5-9:15 p.m.
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Maverick Wine Company Dinner
1401 W. Devon Ave. 773-465-9801
A five-course dinner including wine pairings features duck confit with pinot noir and mushroom-and-kale arancini with chardonnay. 6 p.m. $60.25. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
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Stupid Smart Comedy (Free!)
1941 W. North Ave. 773-687-9824
Catch performances from six Chicago stand-up comedians including Marty DeRosa (“Wrestling With Depression”) and Rebecca O’Neal (“Congrats on Your Success”). 7-9 p.m. Free.
‘Holmes vs Holmes’
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7016 N. Glenwood Ave. 773-387-9237
E.D.G.E. Theatre presents the world premiere of Bill Daniel’s play that pits Sherlock Holmes against the serial killer H. H. Holmes at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. 7:30 p.m. $22. Tickets: edgeoforion.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Get a Coors Golden Banquet beer, a shot of Dewar’s blended scotch and two pork skewers with 7UP glaze for $10 from 10 p.m. to midnight at Sable Kitchen & Bar (505 N. State St. 312-755-9704).
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