Free cake in Lincoln Park, a dance party to honor David Bowie and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Jan. 14.
EAT
Taste of Southport & Irving (Free!)
4000 N. Southport Ave. 773-857-2890
Sample wines from around the world and mini versions of dishes from the menu including duck cassoulet and hanger steak. 7-9 p.m. Free. RSVP recommended.
Bubbles & Bundts (Free!)
1953 N. Clybourn Ave. 773-697-9263
The Lincoln Park bakery celebrates its grand opening by serving complimentary cake and champagne. 6-8 p.m. Free. RSVP recommended: megan@pageonepublicrelations.com
DRINK
Coronado Beer Night
1942 W. Division St. 773-384-6886
Try limited-release beers from the California brewery including Nitro Dublin Down stout and Bobblehead red IPA ($6-$8). At 10 p.m. the bar raffles off a pair of Blackhawks tickets. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
Neo Thursdays New Wave Night
1575 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-7990
The dance party remembers David Bowie by playing his videos accompanied by music from DJs Jeff Moyer, Kamar Khan and Reuben Wu. Drink specials include $2 house cocktails and cans of 312. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5.
DO
Thursday Night Mic Fight
956 W. Newport Ave. 773-270-3440
Three teams perform show tunes and you vote for the winner to advance to the karaoke competition’s final round. You can show off your own pipes with YouTube karaoke after the show. 9 p.m. $12
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Pi Gallery Bar (738 N. Clark St. 312-285-2712) offers half-price scotch, $3 draft beers and $4 vodka cocktails from 5-7 p.m.
