A bourbon class, National Crab Day treats and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, March 9.
EAT
National Crab Day
350 N. State St. 312-755-1700
The River North restaurant celebrates by offering a platter including crabmeat avocado, baked crab dip and crab cake for $15. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
DRINK
Bourbon Master Class
130 S. Michigan Ave. 312-880-0130
Sample six types of bourbon and learn about different styles of the spirit, its history and rarity. Appetizers are included. 6-7:30 p.m. $34. Tickets: seven-lions.ticketleap.com
Improved Old Fashioned Release Party
730 W. Grand Ave. 312-243-8955
Try Brooklyn Brewery’s Old Fashioned-inspired rye ale aged in WhistlePig rye oak barrels alongside shots of the West Town bar’s Old Fashioned Drip. 6-9 p.m. $10 for the beer, $6 for the shot, $14 for the pair.
DO
Second City Second Wednesdays
1500 N. Clybourn Ave. 312-637-4760
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Catch a screening of the classic Steve Martin and John Candy comedy “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” followed by a discussion of the film and Q&A with Second City artistic director and head writer Billy Bungeroth. 7 p.m. $14.50. Tickets: secondcity.com
Stars Align
2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-3530
Quinn Tsan, Bill MacKay and Michael Golas team up for a collaborative performance at the Logan Square bar’s monthly concert series. 9 p.m. No cover.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Hangge-Uppe (14 W. Elm St. 312-337-0561) offers $5 Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam from 9-10 p.m.
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