An unlimited barbecue dinner, a happy hour with housemade chocolate chip cookies and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 10.
EAT
‘The Adventures of Fat Rice’ Book Launch
2142 N. Halsted St. 773-661-6158
Chefs Abraham Conlon and Adrienne Lo serve fried rice and rice noodle stir fry to celebrate the release of their first cookbook. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10; $40.87 with copy of the book. Tickets: eventbrite.com
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Whole Hog Barbecue
Myron Mixon’s Smoke Show Barbecue
3801 N. Clark St. 773-360-1452
Meet the star of “BBQ Rules” and “BBQ Pitmasters” at his namesake restaurant while enjoying unlimited pork, hush puppies, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw and mac ‘n’ cheese. Mixon will be cooking the feast every night through Saturday. 5-9 p.m. $50. Reservations required.
DRINK
Craft Drafts for a Cause
1801 W. Foster Ave. 773-549-1336
A benefit for Englewood nonprofit urban farm Growing Home includes beer from the Ravenswood brewery and a raffle awarding boozy prizes. Jumbo slices of spinach or sausage pizza from Jimmy’s Pizza Cafe will be available for $3. 6-8 p.m. $15-$17. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers Kickoff Party
1559 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-360-7692
The Wicker Park bar taps five rare barrel-aged brews from Firestone Walker Brewing Co. including Bravo barleywine and Velvet Merkin oatmeal stout along with other beers from the California brewery ($6-$10). 6 p.m. No cover.
DO
The Maisha Collective Pop-Up
226 W. Kinzie St.
Shop handmade scarves, jewelry and textile goods designed by young refugee women in Nairobi, Kenya, at this pop-up, which runs through Saturday and benefits nonprofit organization Heshima Kenya. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
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