A Jack Daniel’s scavenger hunt, craft slushies at Staytion Market & Bar and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 17.
EAT
Now Open
74 W. Illinois St. 312-527-5586
The casual counter-service spot, which shares its kitchen with River North Mediterranean restaurant Ema, serves grab-and-go lunches including a hummus sampler ($8.95), salad trio ($9.95) and rotisserie chicken and vegetables ($10.95). 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pokéstop and specials
1017 S. Delano Court 312-461-9333
Pokémon Go players can take advantage of specials based on their level, including $1 oysters for level 5 players, $1 beer for level 10 and half off the bill at level 25. The South Loop restaurant also added a floor-to-ceiling mural inspired by the game by Pilsen artist Gary Juarez. 11 a.m.-midnight.
DRINK
Craft Slushies (Free!)
1 W. Wacker Drive 312-372-7200
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Every half-hour, the bar’s mixologists offer tips on how to make frozen cocktails and serve slushies made with spirits from Koval Distillery. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Jack Daniel’s Barrel Hunt (Free!)
Secret location
Visit facebook.com/jackdaniels at 4 p.m. for the first clue in a Chicago scavenger hunt to find a hidden barrel containing a bar kit and tickets to the distillery’s 150th anniversary in Tennessee.
DO
‘Having It All’
The Jason Chin Harold Cabaret at iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St. 312-929-2401
An all-female ensemble shares stories and performs improv about the challenges facing women everywhere and in Chicago’s theater scene specifically including things girls are told to be and not to be. 10:30 p.m. $5. Tickets: ioimprov.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Caffe Umbria (346 N. Clark St. 312-877-5166) offers $3 espresso granita, espresso shakerato and cold-brew coffee from 3-6 p.m.
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