A brewers workout, a presidential debate watch party, an LGBT film fest and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 26.
EAT
Tailgate Dinner
2005 W. Division St. 773-698-8940
Fuel up before watching the Atlanta Falcons take on the New Orleans Saints with a five-course meal paired with New Orleans-style cocktails and beer from Atlanta’s SweetWater Brewing Co. The Wicker Park bar also sets up lawn chairs and beer pong and bags games for more tailgating fun. 7 p.m. $35. Tickets: fatpourchicago.com
DRINK
Presidential Debate Viewing Party
3352 N. Halsted St. 773-697-9127
Watch Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off on 17 TVs while drinking red and blue margaritas with blueberry Red Bull floats in $10 mugs, $22 bowls or $38 pitchers. 8 p.m. No cover.
DO
Coffee Cupping
Ipsento Roasting Lab
1955 N. Western Ave.
Learn about the process used to evaluate the quality of specialty coffee, which involves assessing coffees’ fragrance, taste, acidity, mouthfeel and more, and discuss the factors that affect the final product. Attendees will take home a 200-gram sample bag of coffee. 6 p.m. $10. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Brewers Workout
Illinois Centennial Monument
3150 W. Logan Blvd.
West Loop Athletic Club and Goose Island host a workout in Logan Square based on a brewer’s daily routine where you’ll use kegs, barrels and grain bags. Tickets include a T-shirt and beer and benefit Girls on the Run. 6:30-8 p.m. $10. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Reeling Film Fest
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N. Clark St. 773-293-1447
Actor Anthony Rapp (“Rent”) introduces two films he stars in, the world premiere of the thriller “Bwoy” and the drama “Do You Take This Man?”, and hosts a Q&A after each film as part of the 34th annual LGBT film festival. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., respectively. $12 each. Tickets: reelingfilmfestival.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Queen Mary Tavern (2125 W. Division St. 773-697-3522) offers $1 oysters and $6 classic martinis from 5-7 p.m.
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