A fried chicken sandwich for a good cause, a cider launch and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
EAT
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Anniversary Pitmaster Dinner
950 W. Wrightwood Ave. 773-832-4000
A three-course dinner includes hickory-smoked lamb, beef and pork ribs, muffin top mac ‘n’ cheese, grilled maduros and Lagunitas beer pairings. 7-9 p.m. $45. Reservations recommended: [email protected]
Guest Chef Sandwich
3361 N. Elston Ave. 773-478-4000
The Avondale restaurant serves the Cuban Clucker ($11), a fried chicken sandwich topped with Swiss cheese, ham, housemade pickles, malagueta mayo and yellow mustard and designed by La Sirena Clandestina chef and owner John Manion, through Sunday and donates $1 from each sale to Pilot Light. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
DRINK
Chicago Pit Stop Rescue Paw-ty
1366 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-7922
Bring a leash, dog bed, collar or other pet item to donate to Chicago Pit Stop Rescue and you’ll get a bag of tokens and a beer from Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. 6-8 p.m. No cover. Visit emporiumchicago.com/events for a list of accepted donations.
Original Sin Extra Dry Launch
676 N. Orleans St. 312-631-3887
Try a can of the new cider ($7) or a cocktail mixed with Original Sin Elderberry ($8) and catch performances from Brooklyn Britches and The Whispers. 8 p.m. $4.
DO
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‘Othello’
800 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5600
Jonathan Munby’s production sets Shakespeare’s tale of revenge, prejudice and passion on a modern-day military base where the hero Othello mistakes a lethal enemy for his closest ally. 7:30 p.m. $48.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Perennial Virant (1800 N. Lincoln Ave. 312-981-7070) offers $5 Diversey pale ale, $7 select glasses of wine, a $10 featured classic cocktail, and $5 fried cheese curds or pierogis from 5-7 p.m.