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A cider class, $3 horror flicks, a half price everything happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 24.

EAT

Dia de Los Muertos Experiential Dinner

Mercadito

108 W. Kinzie St. 312-329-9555

A five-course dinner with Casamigos Tequila cocktail pairings includes roasted butternut squash soup, pork rind-battered shrimp tacos and traditional Day of the Dead bread. 6-9 p.m. $75. Tickets: mercaditorestaurants.com

DRINK

Celebrate Vermouth

Mercat a la Planxa

638 S. Michigan Ave. 312-765-0524

Try the restaurant’s new house blend of the botanical fortified wine paired with tapas. You’ll also take home a bottle. 7-10 p.m. $25. Tickets: eventbrite.com

Cider Making Class

The Northman

4337 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-935-2255

Learn how different ways of making cider affects the taste of the final product while you enjoy snacks and a flight of four ciders. 7 p.m. $30. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com

DO

Women in Entertainment Chicago

ArcLight Cinemas

1500 N. Clybourn Ave. 312-637-4760

A cocktail reception and panel discussion with IFP Chicago executive director Nicole Bernardi-Reis, Elevated Films Chicago co-founder Susie Linker and other members of the city’s film community explores how women impact the industry and ideas for mentoring the next generation of creative women. 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $25. Tickets: arclightcinemas.com

Scarefest

The New 400 Theaters

6746 N. Sheridan Road 773-856-5977

The Rogers Park theater screens a different horror movie every night through Halloween, starting with “Dementia 13,” and offers eight $3 specialty cocktails. 9 p.m. $3, $20-$35 for a festival pass.

HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY

Everything is half price from 5-7 p.m. at AliveOne (2683 N. Halsted St. 773-348-9800).

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