A secret off-menu meal in the South Loop, free beer with a nonperishable donation and more things to do in Chicago today, Monday, Dec. 28.
EAT
Now Open
2200 W. Lawrence Ave. 773-433-5959
The Quad Cities-style pizza joint opens a second location in Lincoln Square with menu items including a BLT pie ($20-$25), chicken chorizo sausage ($8) and toasted ramen chicken cabbage salad ($11). 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Fried Chicken Mondays
730 S. Clark St. 312-583-0283
The off-menu special features a half chicken, biscuits with honey and coleslaw. Come early, as the South Loop bar only makes 19 orders each week. 5 p.m. $18.
DRINK
Cans for Cans
1227 W. 18th St. 312-526-3851
Bring a can of nonperishable food to donate to the Greater Chicago Food Depository during December and you’ll get a free can of beer from Revolution Brewing. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
DO
‘That’s Weird, Grandma: The Holiday Special’
5153 N. Ashland Ave. 312-409-1954
Barrel of Monkeys performs sketches and songs about awkward family gatherings, snowball fights and Santa and his elves based on stories written by elementary school students. 8 p.m. $12. Tickets: barrelofmonkeys.org
Holiday Lights Tour
875 N. Michigan Ave. 773-648-5000
A trolley ride takes you past the displays of the Magnificent Mile, Macy’s, River North and Gold Coast, with a stop at Lincoln Park’s ZooLights. The tour includes a treat from Sprinkles Cupcakes. $29. Tickets: chicagotrolley.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
La Sirena Clandestina (954 W. Fulton Market 312-226-5300) offers $10 Brazilian fried chicken, $8 caipirinhas and $3 cans of Tecate from 3-5 p.m.
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