Five-buck lunches at new Snap Kitchen, Pollyanna Brewing Company tap takeover, happy hour deals and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 1.
EAT
Sneak Preview
125 S. Clinton St. 312-966-4777
The takeaway restaurant offers lunches and snacks for $5 or less ahead of its opening on Monday. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Vegan Soiree
1133 W. Fulton Market 773-913-8100
Try vegan cheese and chocolate and local beers at this benefit for Alive Rescue and One Tail at a Time, which also features a raffle and the chance to meet adoptable dogs. 6-9 p.m. $30. Advanced tickets required. Tickets: aliverescue.org
DRINK
Pollyanna Tap Takeover
2159 W. Chicago Ave. 773-782-1400
Try limited-release beers from the Lemont, Ill. brewery including Lexical Gap IPA cask ale and Lemont vs Everybody ReplicAle sour rye saison ($6-$8). Brewmaster Brian Pawola discusses the beers and gives away swag. 7-9 p.m. No cover.
DO
‘Good for Otto’
4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-283-7071
See the world premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright David Rabe’s play about a psychologist in rural Connecticut and his wide range of patients. 7:30 p.m. $20. Tickets: thegifttheatre.org
David Baker book signing (Free!)
4736 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-293-2665
The Chicago native reads from his debut novel, “Vintage,” which follows a failed food columnist traveling across Europe in search of a wine lost during World War II. 7-8 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Miss Ricky’s (203 N. Wabash St. 312-940-4777) offers $3 Old Style tallboys, $20 craft beer buckets and $5-and-under food specials including wings, fried pickles and fries from 4-6 p.m.
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