A beer- and oyster-fueled happy hour deal, a new place to eat inside Ogilvie Transportation Center and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Jan. 21.
EAT
Now Open
500 W. Madison St. 312-559-4949
Located inside Ogilvie Transportation Center, the latest concept from the owners of Randolph Tavern and Tapworks Tavern & Grill serves snacks such as smoked trout dip ($10) and Korean wings ($9) along with meals including New England lobster roll ($22) and crispy shrimp tacos ($16). 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
DRINK
Irish Flight Night
2159 W. Chicago Ave. 773-782-1400
Jameson brand ambassadors give away swag and serve four premium whiskeys including Black Barrel and Powers Gold Label individually ($5-$8) or as a flight ($20). 7-9 p.m. No cover.
Deschutes Tap Takeover
1560 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-9339
Try rare beers from the Oregon brewery including Jubel 2015 strong ale and The Abyss imperial stout paired with food specials such as Chainbreaker white IPA-spiked shrimp empanadas ($8). 7 p.m. No cover.
DO
Rupa Mehta Book Signing and Conversation (Free!)
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19 E. Ohio St. 312-940-3699
The fitness trainer reads from her book “The Nalini Method: 7 Workouts for 7 Moods” and discusses different mantras to match your emotions. 6-9 p.m. Free.
‘Estrella Cruz (the Junkyard Queen)’
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
3253 W. Wilson Ave. 773-413-0454
Halcyon Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Charise Castro Smith’s satire of the myth of Persephone where a naive, young Cuban-American woman falls in love with the lord of the underworld. 8 p.m. $15-$20. Tickets: halcyontheatre.org/estrellacruz
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Cold Storage (1000 W. Fulton Market 312-733-9420) offers $1 oysters and $3 draft beers from 3-6 p.m.