A beer-fueled benefit for Movember, a happy hour with sangria and more things to do in Chicago today, Wednesday, Dec. 2.
EAT
Local Booze & Food Holiday Market
564 W. Randolph St. 312-707-8780
Shop for limited-edition bottles of CH vodka, other spirits, bar accessories and apparel plus food from Mama’s Nuts, Ethereal Confections and West Loop Salumi. Shoppers are greeted with complimentary punch. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
DRINK
Stache Bash
431 N. Wells St. 312-527-5973
Sample Traveler Beer Co.’s Jolly Traveler shandy, get tips from a Trunk Club stylist and enter to win a one-year subscription to Dollar Beard Club at this benefit for the Movember Foundation. 6-9 p.m. No cover.
Sommelier for a Day
180 N. Field Blvd. 312-938-4303
Sommelier Chris McFall leads a tasting of five Italian wines paired with appetizers. 5-7 p.m. $20.
BrewLights
2200 N. Cannon Drive 312-742-2000
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Sample 12 beers while visiting animals and taking in a display of two million holiday lights at the second annual benefit bash. 5:30-10 p.m. $60. Tickets: lpzoo.org
DO
A Night of Holiday Style (Free!)
2150 S. Canalport Ave. 877-376-2571
Check out a fashion presentation spotlighting Chicago designer Suzette Opara’s holiday collection and get tips for dressing up for holiday parties while having appetizers from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que along with sangria and wine. 6-8 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Mercat a la Planxa (638 S. Michigan Ave. 312-765-0524) offers half-price sangria and $6 Budweiser and Bud Light from 4-6 p.m.