Happy hour at Celeste, a sketch comedy festival and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Jan. 7.
EAT
Pizza With Benefits Kickoff
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1927 W. North Ave. 773-772-4422
Try the honey buffalo fried chicken pizza ($19.49-$27.49) designed by the co-owners of Honey Butter Fried Chicken, that will be sold throughout January to benefit Pilot Light charity, while listening to music from Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts and Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen. 9 p.m. No cover.
Late Night Bites Omakaze Dinner Series
59 W. Hubbard St. 312-377-9950
Sushi chef Kaze Chan prepares a trio of handrolls and egg custard ($25) to continue the Thursday night series. Add yellowtail collar for an additional $10. 10 p.m.-midnight.
DRINK
Drink the Date
868 N. Franklin St. 312-482-9179
The River North restaurant reopens after its holiday break offering $7 glasses of cava (normally $14) with other deals on wine and cocktails available throughout the month. Try the spot for the first time during January and you’ll receive a $25 gift card usable through March. 5:30-11 p.m.
DO
Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
The 15th annual fest, which runs through Jan. 17, kicks off with four stages each hosting a different group each hour including Chicago Giggle Authority, Hard Candy and Citizens Abroad. $15 per show or $37 for a night pass. 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Tickets: chicagosketchfest.com
Blipster Life
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West 312-801-2100
The monthly Hyde Park music and comedy show features performances by The Show Show with Jean Grae, Mitch Marchand, Dave Helem and Felonious Munk. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $15-$20. Tickets: promontorychicago.com
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HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Celeste (111 W. Hubbard St. 312-828-9000) offers $5 beer, $7-$8 cocktails, $5-$11 snacks and $8 glasses of wine in the bar from 5-7 p.m.
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