A pizza party in Wicker Park, a barrel-aged beer tapping in South Loop and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
EAT
Pizza Jam (Free!)
1615 N. Damen Ave. 773-525-4580
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Hear readings from local zinesters and work on art for a pizza-themed comic zine while drinking $2 PBR. Chicago Zine Fest receives $1 for every slice sold. 6-10 p.m. Free.
DRINK
Mikkeller Spontan Tapping
730 S. Clark St. 312-583-0283
The South Loop bar serves 4-ounce tasters ($5-$8) and 10-ounce pours ($10-$16) of barrel-aged, lambic-style beers imported from Denmark with flavors including watermelon, mango and green apple. 5 p.m. No cover.
Whiskey & Art
3155 N. Broadway 773-857-3155
View a print metal series from local artist Jillian Chapman, which will be on sale at the Lakeview brewery through March 14, while sipping Old Rip Van Winkle bourbon served neat with a side of ice and water ($6-$9). 6 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
Onu Tuica Romaneasca CH Plum Brandy Release Party
564 W. Randolph St. 312-707-8780
Try the spirit made in collaboration with Fat Rice and Seedling Farm mixed in the Onu You Didn’t ($11), which also features vodka, bubblegum plum shrub and plum vinegar. Fat Rice chef and co-owner Abe Conlon acts as bartender and serves his juicy pork chop buns. 6-10 p.m. No cover.
DO
‘Mutt’
1229 W. Belmont Ave. 773-975-8150
See the Midwest premiere of Christopher Chen’s play about a multiracial war hero chosen as a presidential candidate by the Republican Party in an attempt to solve their race problem. 8 p.m. $18-$20. Tickets: theaterwit.org
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Altiro Latin Fusion (2116 W. Roscoe St. 773-935-4000) offers $1.99 tacos, $1.99 champagne and $4.99 margaritas from 2-5 p.m.