An Irish-inspired dinner with whiskey, a bridesmaid dress launch party with free beauty treatments and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, March 15.
EAT
St. Patrick’s Whiskey Dinner
1954 N. Halsted St. 773-634-4101
Representatives from FEW Spirits lead you through a tasting of whiskeys and cocktails as part of a five-course Irish-inspired dinner including Kennebec potato boxty and an Irish stew with braised lamb shank and local root vegetables. 6-8 p.m. $65. Phone reservations required.
DRINK
Amaro Release Party
1633 N. Halsted St. 312-867-3888
Try cocktails made with the new amaro designed for the Lincoln Park restaurant by CH Distillery paired with wood-fired pizza. 6-9 p.m. $25.
DO
Spring Shopping Event (Free!)
900 N. Michigan Ave. 312-915-3916
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Meet hat designer Arturo Rios and shop his creations along with clothing from L.K.Bennett’s spring collection and jewelry from Lulu’s Vintage while enjoying prosecco and light bites. The adjacent stores donate 15 percent of all purchases for the evening to The Service Club of Chicago. 5:30-8 p.m. Free. RSVP required: [email protected]
Seth & Mallory’s Comedy Kickback
710 N. Clark St. 847-452-1447
Pimprov creator Marz Timms headlines a showcase featuring performances by Chicago comedians Mallory Bradford, Caitlin Checkeroski, Claire Swanson and Keith Paesel and an after-party with music and truth or dare. 8 p.m. $10. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Bubbling Brides Launch Party (Free!)
113 N. Green St. 201-688-7825
The bridesmaid dress online retailer celebrates its official launch with bubbly, appetizers, hairstyling, makeup airbrushing, nail design applications, a photo booth and giveaways. 6 p.m. Free. RSVP required: eventbrite.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Bernie’s Lunch & Supper (660 N. Orleans St. 312-624-9892) offers draft cocktails, craft beer, a cocktail of the day, snacks and glasses of red, white or sparkling wine for $5 each from 4-7 p.m.
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