A guacamole workshop at Antique Taco, a pop-up at Bar Marta and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, May 11.
EAT
Holy Guacamole Workshop
The Guest Room at Antique Taco
1360 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-7142
Learn how to make guacamole and take home a mason jar full of dip and a recipe card. Two tacos and agua fresca are included. 6:30 p.m. $30. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Quiote Pop-Up
2700 W. Chicago Ave. 773-697-4489
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Get a first look at the new concept from The Salsa Truck’s chef and owner Dan Salls when he takes over the Humboldt Park bar’s lower level to serve tacos, cocktails and mezcal tastings. DJ Ben Fasman provides music. 6 p.m. No cover.
DRINK
Partnering for Peace
22 W. Hubbard St. 312-645-6000
Shop handcrafted jewelry from Andie K while sipping red and white wine paired with sliders, lentil hummus and buffalo mac ‘n’ cheese at the benefit for the Ferrer Foundation’s mentoring programs for underserved youth. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $25. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
‘Family History of Fear’ Book Discussion (Free!)
1301 E. 57th St. 773-684-1300
Polish author and historian Agata Tuszynska discusses her memoir with novelist Ronald Balson and journalist Greg Archer at the Hyde Park store. A book signing follows. 6:30 p.m. Free.
‘The Secretaries’
1229 W. Belmont Ave. 773-975-8150
About Face Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of the dark comedy about a group of secretaries at an Oregon lumber mill who are also chainsaw-wielding lumberjack killers. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. Tickets: aboutfacetheatre.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Fado Irish Pub (100 W. Grand Ave. 312-836-0066) offers bottles of Founders All Day IPA, glasses of red or white wine, old fashioneds, manhattans and Irish coffee for $6 from 4-7 p.m.