Dollar oysters at The Dearborn, the zoo after dark, an Oktoberfest beer release and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 8.
EAT
Tomato Fest
1015 N. Rush St. 312-994-7100
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The Gold Coast restaurant’s second annual celebration of the summer tomato harvest features a special menu including two types of heirloom tomato salad ($20–$23) and Green Zebra tomato bruschetta ($15). 5–10 p.m.
DRINK
Oktoberfest Can Release
3345 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-857-7677
Try Burnt City Brewing’s seasonal lager on draft ($2–$5) and pick up a six-pack to take home ($9.99) at the Lakeview store and tap room, which also hosts a free stein raffle and T-shirt giveaway. 6–8 p.m. No cover.
DO
Supercollider
2450 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-360-8363
The Logan Square bar teams up with Dark Matter Coffee to kick off its DJ series with Chicago legend Derrick Carter headlining, plus vinyl sets from Twinpeaks, Supreme Court and bar manager Ben Fasman. 7 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover.
Adults Night Out
2150 N. Cannon Drive 312-742-2000
Explore the zoo after hours once the kids have all gone home and take advantage of animal-themed chats and cash bars. 6:30–10 p.m. $15–$20. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Run 10 Feed 10
111 N. State St. 312-781-4483
Women’s Health magazine’s annual 10K benefiting the Feed Foundation features pre- and post-race exercises from Shred415, an activewear fashion show and a station where runners can create custom tank tops. 6 p.m. race, 5 p.m. registration. $35. Register: run10feed10.com
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HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Dearborn (145 N. Dearborn St. 312-384-1242) offers $1 oysters from 7–10:30 p.m.
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