A whimsical doughnut pop-up, a cider pub crawl, free rooftop yoga and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 19.
EAT
Bon Vivant Pop-Up
920 N. Franklin St. 312-445-9313
The custom cake maker decorated treats from Front Room Donuts with edible flowers, pretzels, strawberries and more and you can get one of the unique doughnuts for $5 if you show up before they sell out. 8:30 a.m.
Culinary Fight Club
700 E. Grand Ave. 312-670-8789
Jernard Wells of “Food Network Star” hosts a contest where local chefs vie for a chance to compete in the World Food Championship by preparing their best grilled dish in an hour with whatever ingredients they could grab in 45 seconds. Try their work and vote for your favorite. Tickets also include bites from Billy Goat and an hour of Sam Adams beer. 6-9 p.m. $40. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DRINK
Breaking the House Rules
1520 N. Damen Ave. 773-252-1500
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The Wicker Park bar launches a quarterly takeover series with the head bartenders of Detroit’s craft cocktail bar The Sugar House serving favorites from their menu. No cover.
Citizen Cider Pub Crawl
910 W. Buena Ave. 773-525-8665
Board a bus and travel to Fountainhead, The Northman and Montrose Saloon for cider samples and specials, raffles, apple games with prizes, a pizza party and live music from Ethan Kinsella & the Sidewinders. 6 p.m.-midnight. $20. citizenciderpubcrawl.brownpapertickets.com
DO
Mindful Monday (Free!)
201 E. Delaware Place 312-753-6500
Take a flow yoga class taught by Exhale, then relax at Drumbar with chair massages, mini-acupuncture and flameless cupping sessions, and $8 cocktails. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Mon Ami Gabi (2300 N. Lincoln Park West 773-348-8886) offers $5 glasses of wine, beers and cocktails from 5-6 p.m.