The Waco Brothers at Piece Brewery & Pizzeria’s 15th anniversary party, free chocolate chip cookies at Union Station and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Aug. 4.
EAT
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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Free!)
225 S. Canal St. 404-879-9136
DoubleTree by Hilton and Amtrak employees celebrate by doling out pairs of chocolate chip and walnut cookies so you have one to eat and one to share. The first 25 people who mention “Nice Travels,” the hotel’s random acts of kindness program, receive a free tin full of cookies. 4-7 p.m. Free.
DRINK
15th Anniversary
1927 W. North Ave. 773-772-4422
The Wicker Park spot taps a new Quinceanera Mexican-style lager ($5) and re-releases its Marketing Ploy double pale ale ($6) created through a collaboration with 3 Floyds Brewing Co. The Waco Brothers perform around 9 p.m. 8 p.m. No cover.
First Anniversary
2821 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-252-9741
Vamos! and Lil Tits perform at the Logan Square bar, which offers celebratory drink specials including $5 Old Forester old fashioneds, $3 Jack Daniels shots and $1 hot dice shots, where the booze is determined by rolling dice. 8 p.m. No cover.
DO
Modern Beauty Girls Night Out
1215 W. Fulton Market 312-461-9400
Try new beauty products and mini-services from salons and spas, shop accessories and clothing from Chicago designers, and enjoy cocktails, cider, beer, wine and appetizers at this bash hosted by StyleChicago.com. 6-9 p.m. $35-$45. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
‘Not From Here’
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956 W. Newport Ave. 773-270-3440
The two-person improv and sketch team presents a weekly variety show through Aug. 25 featuring crazy characters, comedic songs, Trump impressions and stand-up. 9 p.m. $12. Tickets: underthegun.theater
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Belly Up Smokehouse & Saloon (1132 S. Wabash Ave. 312-929-3856) offers $4 drafts, $5 glasses of select house wine and $6 well cocktails from 4-6 p.m.
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