A David Bowie-themed Porn and Chicken, a Martin Luther King Day concert, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Jan. 18.
EAT
Hot Doug’s Takeover
825 W. Fulton Market 312-445-8977
Doug Sohn yet again brings back his restaurant for a day, serving duck fat fries along with seven varieties of sausage ($9-$9.50), including pork truffle and mescal-infused chorizo paired with beer from Marz Community Brewing Co. Lumpen Radio spins records and broadcasts live. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
DRINK
Porn and Chicken Bowie Banger
1551 W. Division St. 773-396-4904
Costumes are encouraged for Porn and Chicken’s tribute to The Thin White Duke, which features themed performances and music from DJs Tincup and Derek Specs. Drink specials include $5 16-ounce PBR or $7 for PBR and a whiskey shot at the weekly party. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. $10. RSVP for no cover before 11 p.m.: do312.com
DO
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
220 S. Michigan Ave. 312-284-1554
Chicago Sinfonietta’s annual production features performances by Grammy Award-winning bassist Victor Wooten along with a gospel choir and spoken word. 7:30 p.m. $10-$60. Tickets: chicagosinfonietta.org
Sketchbook Festival
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1543 W. Division St. 312-226-9633
Catch eight world premiere theater short plays plus live music from Rick Rizzo as part of Collaboraction’s final annual event, which runs through Sunday. 8 p.m. $15-$30. Tickets: collaboraction.org
The Big Marsh Freedom Ride & Day of Service (Free!)
National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
10406 S. Maryland Ave. 773-850-8580
Ride to Big Marsh Bicycle and Eco-Recreation Park to do some volunteer maintenance before biking back to the national monument for lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations accepted.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Compass Bar (433 W. Diversey Parkway 773-248-3230) offers half-price pizza, $5 well drinks and $7 specialty cocktails from 4-6 p.m.
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