A Goose Island beer tasting, happy hour at Xoco and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 15.
EAT
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
1804 W. Division St. 773-772-6656
Don your tackiest attire for a shot at winning gift cards and Miller Lite swag. The bash also features live holiday music from Patrick Gemkow and specials including $5 Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese, $4 Leinenkugel’s Bavarian Dunkel and $3 Miller Lite bottles. 6-10 p.m. No cover.
DRINK
Goose Island Beer Tasting
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th St. 312-738-1503
Try small batch and specialty beers from the Chicago brewery along with food from Carnitas Uruapan at this benefit for the Heart of Chicago museum. 7-10 p.m. $10. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
‘Smile’
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230 W. North Ave. 312-337-3992
Music and comedy come together in this cabaret where an audience suggestion prompts improvised singing or the deconstruction of jazz songs. Jim Holman provides piano accompaniment and a guest bass and trumpet player perform an opening improvisational jazz set. 10:30 p.m. $10. Tickets: secondcity.com
Throwback Thursday
111 W. Hubbard St. 312-828-9000
Dance to electric disco and house music from R.O.N.N. at the River North club’s bi-weekly bash. 11 p.m.-4 a.m. No cover. RSVP: discochicago.com/music-calendar
Holiday Party (Free!)
900 N. Michigan Ave. 312-374-1919
The Gold Coast store stays open late so you can do your holiday shopping while enjoying complimentary pie from Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits and spirits from Koval Distillery. Everyone who stops in gets a free pair of socks. 7-10 p.m.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Xoco (449 N. Clark St. 312-334-1434) offers $3 beers, $5 glasses of wine, $5 margaritas, $5 guacamole with two toppings and $3 pumpkin seed dip from 3-6 p.m.
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