WhirlyBall with brewers, a beer dinner at Jerk and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
EAT
Healthy Hour (Free!)
1953 N. Clybourn Ave. 773-472-1500
Have bites and Kombucha mocktails while watching a cooking demo showcasing the Lincoln Park restaurant’s use of spices. Aligned Modern Health provides mini-acupuncture sessions. 5:30-7 p.m.
DRINK
Ballast Point Beer Pairing Dinner
811 W. Chicago Ave. 312-763-2870
A four course dinner includes jerk wings paired with Wahoo White witbier, chicken kebabs with Grunion pale ale and beef brisket sliders with The Commodore American stout. 6-9 p.m. $39.95. Tickets: jerkgrill.com
20 for $20 Wine Tasting
620 N. State St. 312-642-8450
Sample 20 value Italian reds paired with appetizers from chef David DiGregorio. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20. Phone reservations recommended.
Beat the Brewer
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1825 W. Webster Ave. 773-486-7777
Play against 3 Sheeps reps for a shot at winning swag and try pours of their Really Cool Waterslides IPA, Rebel Kent The First Belgian-style amber ale and other brews ($5-$8). 7-10 p.m. RSVP for the chance to win a $50 gift card: whirlyball.com/chicago
DO
Verse (Free!)
1389 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-7900
Catch a mix of spoken word poetry, stand-up comedy and live music at the monthly open mic. 7-9 p.m. Signups begin at 6:45 p.m.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Celtic Crown Public House (4301 N. Western Ave. 773-588-1110) offers $2 Tecate cans from 6-9 p.m.
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