New beer elixirs at Forbidden Root, Bacon Month kickoff at Chop Shop and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, April 5.
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Bacon Month Kickoff
2033 W. North Ave. 773-537-4440
The annual bash includes two Goose Island beers, two Templeton rye cocktails, bacon appetizers, a preview of the Baconfest dishes from Whisk and Knife & Tine, indoor bocce ball games and music from DJRC. 7-10 p.m. $30. Tickets: universe.com
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Tasty Tuesday Elixir Launch
1746 W. Chicago Ave. 312-929-2202
Get a free sample of the brewery’s new line of three botanical syrups that you can blend with beer or soda. Additional tastes are $2 or $5 for all three. 5-8 p.m. No cover.
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Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble
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205 E. Randolph St. 312-334-7777
Catch a performance of the ballet “Dido and Aeneas,” which tells the story of the tragic romance between the queen of Carthage and a Trojan prince, featuring a live orchestra and chorus. Tickets include admission to an after-party with cocktails and sweets in the theater’s newly renovated lobby. 8 p.m. $42-$75. Tickets: harristheaterchicago.org
‘I Am Chicago’ Casting Call (Free!)
900 N. Michigan Ave. 312-915-3916
Audition to be one of six Chicagoans representing the city in a new ad campaign and take advantage of beauty demos and touch-ups, light bites from local restaurants and live music. Noon-8 p.m. RSVP: iamchicago.com
Tuesday Funk (Free!)
5148 N. Clark St. 773-334-9851
Hear readings from “Alchemy of Bones” author Robert Loerzel, Moth GrandSlam champion Lily Be, “Rex Koko” author James Finn Garner and others at the monthly series. 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.
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