Free brownie bites downtown, a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show viewing party and more things to do in Chicago today, Tuesday, Dec. 8.
EAT
National Brownie Day (Free!)
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17 E. Monroe St. 312-726-7500
The hotel where the dessert was invented celebrates by giving away brownie bites and gift certificates to its Lockwood restaurant. 11:30 a.m. Free.
DRINK
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Viewing Party
3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111
Watch the runway show on seven jumbo projection screens while sipping half-price martinis such as the VS Angel, a blend of citrus vodka, ginger liqueur and agave nectar. Divas perform during commercial breaks. 9 p.m. No cover.
DO
Ocean Wild: The Light Beneath the Seas
170 N. Dearborn St. 312-443-3800
National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry shares images and stories from his work, which has taken him to icy, temperate and tropical seas. 7 p.m. Tickets: goodmantheatre.org/oceanwild
‘I Lost It at the Video Store’
3733 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-6604
Author Tom Roston discusses and signs copies of his book about the influence of video stores on filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino. Admission includes a screening of “The Killing” (6 p.m.) or “Reservoir Dogs” (8:30 p.m.), or see both films for $15. 7:30 p.m. $10. Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com
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HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Everything on the beer, craft cocktail and liquor menu at The Ogden (1659 W. Ogden St. 312-226-1888) is half-price from 1-4 p.m.