A pooch-friendly patio party, rooftop happy hour deals and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, July 27.
EAT
Burgers & Bubbles
The Lobby at the Peninsula Chicago
108 E. Superior St. 312-573-6695
Offered every Wednesday, the deal features a grass-fed burger with brie, truffle aioli, fried onions and Bibb lettuce paired with a half-bottle of Italian sparkling wine. 5-9 p.m. $25.
DRINK
Summer Shake Up
Various locations
Make a purchase from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through Aug. 16 and you’ll receive a scratch-off card awarding prizes including a free 12-ounce shake after 2 p.m. or a half-price shake before 11 a.m. Each card also gets you entered to win the grand prize: a Vitamix blender and a shake party for 50.
Woofs & Wine
127 W. Huron St. 312-754-0700
Bring your pooch to the River North restaurant’s patio and you’ll get a complimentary glass of wine and a dog treat plus $8 glasses of wine throughout the night. 5-8 p.m. No cover.
Cross Dress Classic
3439 N. Halsted St. 773-661-9632
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Watch the Crosstown Classic on the patio while snacking on free brats and burgers and sipping drink specials including $3 Bud Light and $4 Jameson shots served by bartenders in cheerleading costumes and wigs. Props and team gear will be available for fans who want to take pictures, and the Lakeview bar also will give away a pair of Cubs tickets. No cover.
DO
‘Douglass’
1229 W. Belmont Ave. 773-975-8150
The American Vicarious presents the world premiere of Thomas Klingenstein’s multimedia drama, which explores race in America through the lens of the abolitionist movement. 8 p.m. $25. Tickets: theaterwit.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
WhirlyBall (1825 W. Webster Ave. 773-486-7777) offers $3 Coors and PBR cans, $4 red or white sangria, $5 Ballast Point seasonal cans, $3 street tacos, $4 sliders and $5 burgers on the rooftop terrace from 6-8 p.m.