A chat with a National Geographic photographer, smoked brisket pho at Analogue and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, April 4.
EAT
Pho Q!
2523 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-904-8567
Chefs Alfredo Nogueira and Dani Kaplan partner with Freddy Noinaj of The Hey-Ha Food Truck for a four-course dinner fusing Vietnamese and Southern flavors including smoked brisket pho and Texas toast ice cream sandwiches. 7:30 p.m. $40. Tickets: phoq.brownpapertickets.com
DRINK
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Chehalem Winemaker Dinner
340 W. Armitage Ave. 773-281-9101
Sip wines from the Oregon winery paired with four courses including cheese fondue, lobster, beef tenderloin, sea scallops and jumbo shrimp. 6:30 p.m. $60. Reservations required.
West Loop Shakedown
116 N. Green St. 312-243-1199
Bartenders from 10 neighborhood spots compete for $500 by mixing cocktails made with Martin Miller’s gin at the second annual event, which includes complimentary cheese, charcuterie and flatbread. The bar will donate $1 to One Hope United for each competition cocktail purchased ($8). 6 p.m. No cover.
DO
Best Night Ever Turns Two (Free!)
3740 N. Clark St. 773-549-2050
The weekly standup show celebrates its two-year anniversary with performances by Derek Smith, Reena Calm, Dale McPeek and others plus $3 PBR drafts and giveaways. 8 p.m.
Extreme Planet
170 N. Dearborn St. 312-443-3800
National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Carsten Peter discusses his work climbing into active volcanoes, chasing tornadoes and rappelling into deep ice caves. 7 p.m. $35-$55. Also Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tickets: goodmantheatre.org/extremeplanet
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Dawson (730 W. Grand Ave. 312-243-8955) offers $9 select cocktails and $5 select beers and shishito pepper and hummus appetizers from 4:30-6 p.m.
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