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Tuesday, May 7
Compare and contrast 5 different wines of the same type from different parts of the world tonight at La Madia (59 W. Grand Ave.). From 5pm until 7pm this evening, we're tasting Chianti. Chef/Owner Jonathan Fox is a certified Sommelier and will lead the tasting as well a prepare passed hors d'oeuvres that pair nicely with the wine selection. $25 includes tasting 5 wines an hors d'oeuvres; for more information, contact 773.931.1810.
Delilah's has gotten their hands on as many of these beer styles as possible--including a five-year vertical of Ayinger Oktoberfest--and will be hosting a tasting on Tuesday, September 23 from 5 PM - 9 PM. Entry is free; however, you pay by the taste.
Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln Ave.
773-472-2771
Funky Buddha Lounge
728 W. Grand Ave #1 Chicago
08' Kick Off Dance Party with PLUSHGUN and DJ REAGANOMIX!
Co-Presented by OurChart and GO NYC Magazine
$5 advance/$7 Door PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
The Abbey Pub
3420 W. Grace
Doors at 7pm and show at 8pm. 18+
Tickets $6 in advance and $8 at the door
Caw! Caw!
Sam Knudson and The Shame Train
Sugarfoot
Famed feminist, activist and author Naomi Wolf comes to the Harold Washington Library today to discuss and sign her latest book Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries. In the book, Wolf offers guidelines for those wishing to become more politically active and for using democracy to create a better country. Free and open to the public at 6pm, 400 S. State St. Call 312-747-4300 for more information.