Pizza Week, BYO-vinyl at East Room and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Jan. 4.
EAT
Frasca Pizza Week
3358 N. Paulina St. 773-248-5222
The Lakeview restaurant celebrates Pizza Week through Saturday with $13 daily specialty pies. Pair Monday’s option—Brussels sprouts, pancetta, onion and mozzarella—with half-priced bottles of wine. 4:30–10 p.m. Reservations recommended.
Pizza Week at Zoom
2156 N. Clybourn Ave. 773-857-3979
The recently opened Lincoln Park pizzeria offers samples and introduces new ongoing daily deals during Pizza Week through Saturday, including free delivery on Mondays and $5 daily specials. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
DRINK
Bring Your Own Vinyl
2354 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-698-8774
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Sip $2 canned beers, $3 well drinks and $5 cocktails while listening to your favorite record. 8 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover.
Salonathon: THE FUTURE
1444 W. Chicago Ave. 312-226-8828
DJ Swaguerrilla plays his last show in residence and welcomes DJ Ariel Zetina to the roster at the West Town bar’s weekly dance party with $5 shot and beer specials. 9 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Young Playwrights Festival
1105 W. Chicago Ave. 312-633-0630
The 29th annual festival, which runs through Jan. 24, gives Chicago high school students a chance to premiere their work in a professional production with the help of directors and actors. 7 p.m. $18-$30. Tickets: pegasustheatrechicago.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Wildfire (159 W. Erie St. 312-787-9000) offers half-priced appetizers, such as $3 baked pretzels, $4 bison meatballs and $5 mushroom pizzas, from 3–6 p.m. and 9–10 p.m.
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