A new bar menu at Boka, a cocktail class at Beef & Barley and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Feb. 1.
EAT
Now Open
962 W. Belmont Ave. 312-487-4807
The fast-casual restaurant expands from the Loop to Lakeview with a larger menu featuring platters that let you try two or three smoked meats and new sides including chipotle potato salad. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
New Bar Menu
1729 N. Halsted St. 312-337-6070
Snack on sweet and savory dishes such as pumpkin beignets ($11), chicory salad ($11) and smoked sturgeon rillette ($10) while sipping a cocktail at the Lincoln Park restaurant’s bar. 5 p.m. to close.
DRINK
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Cocktail 101
3001 N. Ashland Ave. 773-248-0990
Learn how to prepare, mix and garnish cocktails at home using vodka, gin and rum from The 86 Co. Light bites and three drinks are included. 7-9 p.m. $30. Tickets: beefandbarleychi.com
PBR Bingo Night
2210 N. California Ave. 773-276-5625
Compete to win PBR swag ranging from a T-shirt to a guitar at the Logan Square bar’s monthly game night. Get in the spirit by ordering a 16-ounce PBR, a shot of Jameson and a slice of pizza for $8.50. 9 p.m. No cover.
DO
Free February (Free!)
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive 312-922-9410
Illinois residents get free basic admission all month long and you can pay $20 to get access to all of the museum’s special exhibits including “The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great” and “Cyrus Tang Hall of China.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
5411 Empanadas (2045 W. North Ave. 773-276-8344) offers select craft beers for $4 from 5-8 p.m.