A new Wicker Park spot from The Publican, a book signing with The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 1.
EAT
Now Open
1576 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-904-1121
The Wicker Park spot from the owners of The Publican serves a mix of bar snacks like pork rinds with white cheddar and malt vinegar ($4), vegetable-focused small plates such as grilled delicata squash ($13) and shareable dishes including green chile fish stew ($28). 3:30-11 p.m.
DRINK
BrewLights
2001 N. Clark St. 312-742-2000
Sample more than a dozen beers from breweries including Temperance Beer Co. and Begyle Brewing Co. while you stroll through the zoo’s holiday lights display at this annual benefit. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $49-$60. Tickets: lpzoo.org/brewlights
Grand Opening Party
1942 W. Division St. 773-384-6886
The Wicker Park restaurant celebrates with a bash featuring New Orleans-style music, a mime, $4 Abita pints and $8 signature cocktails. 5 p.m. No cover.
DO
‘The Amish Project’
2936 N. Southport Ave. 773-935-6875
Interrobang Theatre Project presents Jessica Dickey’s drama where one performer plays seven characters dealing with the aftermath of a 2006 shooting at an Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania. 8 p.m. $12-$17. Tickets: interrobangtheatreproject.com
Lol Tolhurst Book Reading (Free!)
203 N. Wabash Ave. 312-940-4747
The founding member of The Cure reads from his new autobiography “Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys,” which covers his time with the band and his struggles with alcoholism. A DJ set with Nine Inch Nails drummer Martin Atkins follows. 7 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Madison Hall (71 E. Madison St. 312-683-9586) offers free beard shaves and pours from Koval Distillery from 5-7 p.m. to mark the end of the Chicago Athletic Association’s Movember Foundation fundraiser.
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