Deep-fried street eats and sake at Izakaya Mita, a stand up show anniversary (with free pizza) at The Crocodile and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, April 21.
EAT
Stand Up Stand Up Turns Four (Free!)
1540 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-714-2291
The weekly Wicker Park comedy showcase celebrates its anniversary with free pizza, $4 Brooklyn brown ale and sets by Kristen Toomey, Dave Helem, Nate Simmons and Jeff Hansen. 8 p.m. Free.
DRINK
Kushi-Age Sake Tasting
1960 N. Damen Ave. 773-799-8677
Try southern Japanese sakes paired with deep-fried street food including skewered pork cutlet, panko-breaded okra and brined squid with cream cheese. 6-9 p.m. $40. Reservations recommended.
DO
‘Even Longer and Farther Away’
1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-3830
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The New Colony presents the world premiere of Chelsea Marcantel’s drama about a man who finds himself stuck in a town not found on a map while hiking the Appalachian Trail. 7:30 p.m. $20. Tickets: thenewcolony.org
‘Lyra Hill: Three Performances’
164 N. State St. 312-846-2800
The comics artist and filmmaker leads a discussion and screening of three of her short works, including a new piece created for the Chicago theater incorporating drawings animated by three alternating slide projectors. 6 p.m. $11. Tickets: siskelfilmcenter.org/cate
‘Game, Set, Match’
956 W. Newport 773-270-3440
Two teams of improvisers compete against each other with audience members suggesting the theme for each scene and then scoring the performance. 7:30 p.m. $12. Tickets: undertheguntheater.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Fremont (15 W. Illinois St. 312-874-7270) offers unlimited East Coast oysters and rosé wine for $20 from 6-8 p.m.
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