Here’s where to drink on a budget this week.
Thursday, Aug. 24
Jerry’s (5419 N. Clark St. 773-796-3777) hosts a complimentary tasting of Woodford Reserve and Old Forester, pours samples of a bourbon-based cocktail and gives away swag from the distilleries from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday Aug. 25
Nellcote (833 W. Randolph St. 312-432-0500) offers $5 spritzes, $8 flatbreads, $15 cheese and charcuterie boards, and complimentary olives and almonds from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26
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Lottie’s Pub (1925 W. Cortland St. 773-489-0738) celebrates National Dog Day with a dog-friendly patio party from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring $3 Vienna Beef hot dogs, $4 Lagunitas drafts, $5 20-ounce Ketel One greyhound mason jars, raffles benefiting Chicago Canine Rescue and on-site pet adoptions.
Sunday, Aug. 27
Frontier (1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-772-4322) offers $1 oysters, $6 chargrilled oysters, $12 bacon-wrapped oysters, $8 frozen horchata, $8 hurricanes and $5 Abita craft beers from 3 to 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 28
Streeterville Social at Loews Chicago Hotel (455 N. Park Drive 312-840-6600) hosts a meet and greet and performance with folk and pop singer-songwriter Brett Dennen that includes a glass of rosé. 5-8 p.m. $10. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Tuesday, Aug. 29
Timothy O’Toole’s Pub (622 N. Fairbanks Court 312-642-0700) offers $4 craft beer cans from 3 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Stimulus Social Club hosts a benefit for Pack Away Hunger from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Black Iron Tavern (401 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-690-4000) featuring Nintendo 64 “Mario Kart” races on a big screen, giant Jenga games, and half-price wine and salads. Admission is $20 and includes a drink.
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