Two beer dinners, HXLT’s album pre-release party and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 25.
EAT
Bourbon County Beer Dinner
642 N. Clark St. 312-475-1390
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A four-course dinner with 8-ounce beer pairings includes braised short rib with Madame Rose Belgian-style wild ale and maple bread pudding French toast with Bourbon County coffee stout. 4-9 p.m. $44.60. Tickets: bourboncountybeerdinner.eventbrite.com
DRINK
Half Acre Beer Night
1352 W. Taylor St. 312-929-2528
Try limited-release beers including Nitro Chocolate Camaro milk stout, Softy extra special bitter ale and Dentside blood orange pale ale ($6-$8) while watching a two-hour supercut of car chases from film history on the restaurant’s TVs. Brewery representatives raffle off swag and Hot Wheels Camaros. 6 p.m. No cover.
DO
‘Body/Courage’
5779 N. Ridge Ave. 773-334-7728
Danielle Pinnock presents the world premiere of her solo show based on interviews with more than 300 people about how skin color, shape, illness, disability, aging, societal pressure and gender transition impact self-image. 8 p.m. $22-$32. Tickets: rivendelltheatre.org
HXLT Album Pre-Release Party
56 W. Illinois St. 312-644-7600
Catch a performance by the Chicago rapper, who is releasing a self-titled record on Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label Friday. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Free with album pre-order.
Bawdy Storytelling
3855 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-404-9494
Hear true stories of sexual adventures from stand-up comedian Mary Zee, Early to Bed owner Searah Deysach, Transmale Chicago founder James Tyrcha and others. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $20-$49. Tickets: bawdystorytelling.com
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HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Call (1547 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 773-334-2525) offers $2.50 well cocktails and $3 domestic beers from 7-9 p.m.
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