Movie deals, foot-long chili dogs and more to do in Chicago on Monday, April 27.
EAT
Dinner and a Movie Night
The New 400 Theaters
6746 N. Sheridan Road 773-856-5977
Get two tickets to a 6 p.m. or later showing and popcorn for $12 with the Rogers Park theater’s monthly deal, which also includes a 15 percent discount on your meal at Francesca’s Bryn Mawr or Leona’s Pizzeria.
Dog for the Dogs
County Barbeque
1352 W. Taylor St. 312-929-2528
The University Village restaurant serves a foot-long hot dog topped with smokehouse chili, cheddar cheese and sour cream through Friday and donates the proceeds to rescue group PAWS Chicago. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $8.
DRINK
Now Open
Cochon Volant
100 W. Monroe St. 312-754-6560
Former Gilt Bar mixologist Anthony Mitchell mans the bar at the French brasserie in the Loop, serving classic cocktails and original drinks including The Daily Shave ($14), a snow cone fortified with rotating spirits ranging from tequila to chartreuse. 3-10 p.m.
DO
‘The Paranoid Style in American Politics’
Flat Iron Arts Building
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-857-6406
First Floor Theater presents the world premiere of political journalist Emmett Rensin’s play about six far-right wing campaign staffers trying to win an Illinois senate seat. 8 p.m. $10-$20. Tickets: firstfloortheater.com
Punchline Panic
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 N. Wells St. 312-337-4027
Eight stand-up comedians get 90 minutes to prep an act based around a common theme and then have to keep performing for seven minutes as an onstage timer ticks down during this monthly show. 8:30 p.m. $10 plus a two item food/drink minimum. Tickets: chicago.zanies.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Early bird tickets for the River North Beer Fest June 6 are on sale now for $50: rivernorthbeerfest.com
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