A burlesque show, a taco deal and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, July 5.
EAT
Two for Tuesday
325 W. Huron St. 312-488-4917
The River North restaurant takes Taco Tuesday to the next level by offering a margarita and any two tacos for $10, with options including beer-battered crispy fish and 12-hour smoked brisket. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
DRINK
Collaborative Beer
1559 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-360-7692
Try a 16-ounce pour of the new Hop Dust Torture West Coast-style pale ale ($6.50) created through a partnership between the Wicker Park bar and Revolution Brewing and will only be served at Links and the brewery’s taproom. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
DO
‘The House That Will Not Stand’ Benefit
2433 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-324-0377
A fundraiser for Affinity Community Services features a wine and appetizer reception, a performance of the drama about a New Orleans family in the early 1800s in the wake of a death, and a panel discussion about coming out and generational gaps between queer black women. 6:30-10:30 p.m. $40. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Clipper Cabaret
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1002 N. California Ave. 773-384-2547
Catch burlesque, drag performances and variety acts from artists including Chris Harder, Foxy Tann and Red Bone at the monthly show, doubling this time as a fundraiser for local performer Parker Haines. 9 p.m. $10.
Tuesday Funk (Free!)
5148 N. Clark St. 773-334-9851
The monthly live lit series features readings from “The Misadventures of Sulliver Pong” author Leland Cheuk, poet Hannah Gamble and Serving the Sentence co-producer Maggie Jenkins. 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. No cover.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Ocean Cut (20 W. Kinzie St. 312-280-8882) offers a flight of four drinks paired with four bites for $15 from 4-7 p.m.
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