Cider history at The Northman, a new salad joint in River North, free coffee in the morning and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 29.
EAT
Now Open
623 N. State St. 312-374-8173
The Washington, D.C.-based fast-casual chain opened its first Chicago location in a 2,300-square-foot River North space featuring an open kitchen serving salads and quinoa and rice bowls ($7.15-$12.15) made with local and seasonal ingredients. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
DRINK
Coffee Giveaway (Free!)
111 W. Huron St. 312-202-9900
The Big Shoulders Coffee truck doles out complimentary hot and iced coffee outside the River North restaurant, where the roaster will be opening a new storefront soon. 8-9:30 a.m. Free.
Trivia + Tasting
2700 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-360-7840
Teams compete for beer, shots, champagne and swag while sampling drinks from Maplewood Brewery & Distillery and enjoying $5 Crushinator session IPA. 9 p.m. No cover.
American History of Cider
4337 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-935-2255
Learn about the cider America’s founding fathers made and loved, and how the drink has changed over time, while tasting your way through a flight of four ciders paired with snacks. 7 p.m. $30. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Brewing for Science
1454 S. Michigan Ave 312-291-9022
Grab a beer or wine and learn how to get involved with Project Exploration, which provides science-related programs for underrepresented students. 5-8 p.m. $25-$30 with a drink, $10 without. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
‘That’s Weird, Grandma: It Came from the Voting Booth’
5153 N. Ashland Ave. 773-506-7140
Barrel of Monkeys performs short sketches inspired by stories about politics, government, social change and the 2016 election written by Chicago Public Schools students in grades 3-5. 8 p.m. $12. Tickets: barrelofmonkeys.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Walk In (2727 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-8726) offers $3 Half Acre Pony Pilsner and Revolution Anti-Hero IPA drafts from 4-7 p.m.
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