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Tuesday, May 7

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La Madia Wine Tasting

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.

Oktoberfest/Harvest/Pumpkin Beer Tasting @Delilah's

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

Decibelle Music and Culture Festival

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

Caw! Caw! @ The Abbey Pub (CD Release Show)

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

Naomi Wolf @ Harold Washington Library

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.

 

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