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Cantina 46, 46 E. Superior St., hosts a New Year's Day pig roast from 11am to 4pm. Enjoy conchita pibil prepared in a Cuban Caja box by guest chef Troy Graves, along with traditional accompaniments, for $15 per person. For an additional $15, you can get bottomless mimosas, sangria and bloody marys. Call 312-664-0100 or email event@cantina46.com for reservations.
The 27th Annual New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk takes off in Lincoln Park at Stockton Dr. and LaSalle St. at 11am today. Registration is $30 for either the 5K Chip-timed Run, 5K Fun Run, or 5K Walk. Runners interested in the Chip-timed Run must have registered before the race day.