A beer faceoff, a meet-and-greet with “Real Housewives” Kathy Wakile, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
EAT
Holiday Date Night
1212 N. Dearborn St. 312-337-4490
Watch the classic rom-com “Christmas in Connecticut” while having dinner, a holiday-themed cocktail, a bottle of wine and popcorn. Diners also receive cookies to take home. 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required.
Kathy Wakile Book Signing (Free!)
40 S. Halsted St. 312-243-7657
The star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” demonstrates how to make mini-cannoli kits and signs copies of her cookbook, “Indulge: Delicious Little Desserts That Keep Life Real Sweet.” You can also sample from her line of desserts sold at the grocery store. 6-8 p.m. Free.
DRINK
A Neighborly Quest
Gino’s Brewing Co. and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
500 N. LaSalle St. 312-988-4200 and 1 W. Grand Ave. 312-755-9339
The two breweries collaborated to produce two takes on a German-style bock. Order the house draft for $3-$4 and receive a souvenir glass and a sample of the other brewery’s beer. 2-10 p.m. at Gino’s and 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m. at Rock Bottom. No cover.
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Bites After Dark (Free!)
1 W. Wacker Dr. 312-372-7200
Have some Bad Santa punch, made with rum or apple vodka, apple cider, ginger beer and lime juice, paired with short rib, sliders and mushroom flatbread while listening to music from Acoustic Generation. For $25 you can also get two gifts wrapped. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free.
DO
‘The Heir Apparent’
800 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5600
See David Ives’ comedy about a man scheming to keep both his inheritance and his fiancee. 1 and 7:30 p.m. $58-$68. Tickets: chicagoshakes.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (923 W. Weed St. 312-462-1053) offers $4 margaritas, $5 Goose Island Green Line pale ale and six wings for $6 at the bar from 4-7 p.m.
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