A new coffee shop and diner in The Loop, Chicago Improv Festival and more things to do in Chicago today, May 3.
EAT
Date Night
700 E. Grand Ave. 312-644-7482
Take in floor-to-ceiling views of the lakefront and skyline in a private dining area within the Navy Pier restaurant while sharing a multi-course dinner including oysters, crab cake and filet mignon. 5-10:30 p.m. $30-$40. Phone reservations required.
DRINK
Now Open
77 W. Wacker Drive 312-631-3991
Grab a cup of La Colombe coffee or a drink from the juice bar to go or stick around and have diner fare at the new Loop spot from the founder of Son of a Butcher Tavern and Pearl Tavern. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
DO
‘The Knockoff’ Book Signing (Free!)
600 N. Michigan Ave. 312-587-8301
Former Marie Claire fashion director Lucy Sykes and Elle and Glamour writer Jo Piazza offer style tips and sign copies of their novel, which you’ll get free with any purchase. 4-7 p.m. Free.
Secrets, Lies and Alibis One-Year Anniversary Show
2871 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-549-5549
The monthly standup, sketch and musical comedy showcase celebrates its first birthday by bringing back favorite sketches and past guest performers including Emily Galati and Erica Nicole Clark. 8:30 p.m.; doors open at 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
‘Been There, Still There’
The Second City e.t.c. Theatre
1608 N. Wells St. 312-337-3992
The Second City Chicago alums Bruce Jarchow and Nancy McCabe-Kelly play a baby boomer couple examining their lives on a road trip to a wedding in Wisconsin as part of the 19th annual Chicago Improv Festival. 8 p.m. $25. Tickets: chicagoimprovfestival.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Elixir (1509 W. Balmoral Ave. 773-654-1751) offers half-price daiquiris from 5-7 p.m.
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