An evening of cocktails and live jazz, a 4/20 burger and beer special and more things to do in Chicago on April 20.
EAT
The Edible Burger
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2039 W. North Ave. 773-661-1540
Satisfy 4/20 munchies at the Wicker Park restaurant’s bar with a burger served on grilled cheese buns topped with bacon and ranch along with a walking taco and a Penrose Taproom IPA. 5 p.m.-midnight. $10.
DRINK
Cocktail Challenge
2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-3530
The Logan Square bar serves $8-$10 cocktails using original recipes from customers and donates $1 from each drink to charity at the third annual event. From 9:30-11 p.m. you can also catch live jazz and funk music. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Jim Koch Book Signing (Free!)
1720 N. Marcey St. 312-664-4394
The founder of Samuel Adams signs copies of his book “Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two.” Books are available for $27.99 and profits benefit Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, which provides mentoring and micro-loans to food and beverage entrepreneurs. 6-8 p.m.
Spring Trunk Show (Free!)
1706 N. Wells St. 312-751-2929
Enjoy champagne and cupcakes while you shop designs from Chaser Brand and Cupcakes and Cashmere and try a new lip color from the team behind Stylisted. You’ll also take home a gift bag. Free. RSVP recommended: [email protected].
‘A Splintered Soul’
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1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
ARLA Productions presents the Midwest premiere of Alan Lester Brooks’ drama about a group of Jewish Holocaust survivors relocated from Poland to San Francisco. 7:30 p.m. $20-$26. Tickets: stage773.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Get $2 Miller Lite drafts, $3 well cocktails and $5 wines from 5-9 p.m. at Jack’s Place (68 E. Wacker Place 312-419-9014).
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