Turkey Testicle Festival, turkey bowling and more things to do in Chicago on Black Wednesday, Nov. 23.
EAT
Turkey Testicle Festival
622 N. Fairbanks Court 312-642-0700
See how many deep-fried turkey testicles you can eat for a shot at winning a whole frozen turkey or enter a pumpkin pie-eating contest awarding a $25 gift certificate. Food and drink specials include $6 Absolut mixers and Fireball shots, and $7 “bucket of balls” with your choice of dipping sauce. 9 p.m. No cover.
Drinksgiving Beer Dinner
213 W. Institute Place 312-291-8735
A five-course dinner with pairings from Forbidden Root includes house-smoked turkey breast roulade with Hicktoberfest Oktoberfest, spicy pumpkin soup with Fig Dubbel and apple pie with Sparkling Rose Ale. $35. Tickets: hqrivernorth.com
DRINK
Whiskey & Wine Fest
1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-772-4322
Try and learn about more than 50 varieties of booze from around the world. Appetizers are included and Sashe Taylor performs acoustic covers. 8-10 p.m. $30. Tickets: thefrontierchicago.com
Black Wednesday Black Light Party
3352 N. Halsted St. 773-697-9127
Play team trivia for cash and other prizes from 8-11 p.m., then stick around for a blacklight neon party with music, dancing and complimentary tequila tastings until 2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Turkey Bowling (Free!)
2005 W. Division St. 773-698-8940
Roll a frozen turkey down bowling lanes set up on the patio of the Ukrainian Village bar to try to knock down a set of bowling pins at the fifth annual competition, which awards lower level Blackhawks tickets or cash. 8 p.m.; registration begins at 6 p.m. Free. RSVP required: blanca@fatpourchicago.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
RPM Italian (52 W. Illinois St. 312-222-1888) offers $7 spritzes and glasses of wine and food specials including $7 prosciutto stuffed pizza and $14 truffle spaghettini from 4-6 p.m.
