A back-to-school drive with free tots at Pork & Mindy’s, complimentary breakfast and lunch at the new Pret a Manger in Block 37 and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 1.
EAT
New Restaurant Preview (Free!)
108 N. State St. 312-877-5200
The fast-casual chain’s Block 37 location opens Friday but offers a preview a day early, giving away free breakfast to the first 400 people to arrive from 8-10 a.m. and free lunch to 800 guests between noon and 2 p.m.
Back-to-School Drive
1623 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-799-8759
Bring school supplies to donate to low-income kids at Burr Elementary School and you’ll receive a complimentary side of tater tots with ranch. The restaurant also donates 20 percent of the night’s dinner sales to the school. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Dinner begins at 5 p.m.
DRINK
Toast the Trees
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2201 N. Clybourn Ave. 773-472-9920
Kick off National Bourbon Heritage Month with complimentary Angel’s Envy cocktails and appetizers. Post a photo of your drink on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #AE4TheTrees and the brand will plant a white oak tree in North America as part of a month-long campaign with the Arbor Day Foundation. 6–9 p.m. No cover.
An Evening With The Bruery
2159 W. Chicago Ave. 773-782-1400
The West Town bar taps seven beers from the California brewery including Share
This: Coffee imperial stout and Tart of Darkness sour stout ($6-$12). Meet folks from the brewery from 7–10 p.m. 4 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Smudged Lipstick Revue
5400 N. Clark St. 773-784-6969
The monthly burlesque variety show includes a raffle for handmade tassels and tickets to a future performance. Buy your ticket in advance to get a drink. 10:30 p.m. $12–$15. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Nonnina (340 N. Clark St. 312-822-0077) offers $5 cocktails and bites including arancini and meatballs from 4-7 p.m.
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