One-dollar deals at Freshii, retro cocktails and ’80s music at Kick and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, July 14.
EAT
Eighth Anniversary
Various locations, freshii.com/us/locations
The health-focused restaurant chain celebrates eight years in Chicago by offering $1 breakfast items, juices and smoothies from 7-9 a.m., $1 frozen kefir from 3-4 p.m., and $1 entrees from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. You can also visit freshii.com/chi8 to enter to win eight years of free meals.
225@5
225 W. Wacker Drive 312-251-0135
Snack on smoked watermelon gazpacho shooters with mint ice cream, cider salami and other bar food from chef Cleetus Friedman paired with four drinks from Half Acre Beer Co. and FEW Spirits. 5 p.m. $20. Tickets: caffebaci.com
DRINK
Back to the 1980s
1943 W. Byron St. 773-236-8886
Sip $8 retro cocktails including tequila sunrises, blue Hawaiians, hurricanes and sex on the beach while DJ Todd Smith plays requests and favorites from the decade including Billy Idol, Madonna and Duran Duran. 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
DO
Activate: Smell (Free!)
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230 N. Garland Court 312-782-9160
The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts a party featuring a flower temple, an aerialist performance, paintings and Zipcar “smell zones” where you can breathe in concentrated scents in different cars. Jamaican jerk chicken from Mr. Brown’s Lounge and rum punch are available to purchase (cash only), with 20 percent of drink proceeds going to Snow City Arts. 5-10 p.m. RSVP at loopchicago.com/activate for a glass of wine or beer with admission.
Emily Giffin Book Signing
108 E. Superior St. 312-337-2888
The best-selling author of “Something Borrowed” discusses her new novel, “First Comes Love,” and answers questions. Tickets include wine, appetizers, a signed copy of the book and a gift bag. 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $35. Tickets: eventbrite.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Smack Shack (326 N. Morgan St. 312-973-1336) offers half-price drafts, $10 hurricanes, $1 oysters, $8 lobster poutine, $12 lobster mac & cheese and $9 mussels from 3-6 p.m.
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