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player ready...A paella cook-off at Mercat a la Planxa, happy hour at Osteria via Stato and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Aug. 25.
EAT
Paella Cook-off
638 S. Michigan Ave. 312-765-0524
Try riffs on the Spanish dish prepared by chefs from local restaurants including Salero, Travelle and The Signature Room and vote for your favorite at the third annual competition benefiting the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Tickets also include appetizers, sangria, cocktails and beer. 6-9 p.m. $45. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DRINK
Third Anniversary Celebration
44 S. Wabash Ave. 312-384-1960
The bash includes beer, wine, signature cocktails, bites, a DJ, giveaways and gift bags. RSVP to [email protected] to be entered in a raffle for bottles of wine and gift cards. 6-9 p.m. $15; $30 for three guests.
23rd Anniversary Party
2771 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-472-2771
Try a new whiskey created in honor of the Lincoln Park bar’s birthday through a collaboration with Evanston’s Few Spirits ($10) while listening to ska and reggae music from DJ Chuck Wren. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Swan Bridesmaid Pop-Up
1758 W. Lake St. 646-209-4856
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Design your own bridesmaid dress by choosing the shape, length and color and meet New York designer Samantha Sleeper at this pop-up, which runs through Saturday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Scottish Folk Night
3832 N. Lincoln Ave. 304-470-0980
The Bach and Beethoven Ensemble hosts a celebration of Scottish culture including poetry readings, food, drinks and music from their upcoming production of “The Gentle Shepherd.” 6:30 p.m. $25. Tickets: bbensemble.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Osteria via Stato (620 N. State St. 312-642-8450) offers $5 wine, sangria and beer, an $8 cocktail of the day and complimentary small plates from 4-6 p.m.
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