Free pita sandwiches, half-price wine and charcuterie boards and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 27.
EAT
Sandwich Giveaway (Free!)
851 W. Belmont Ave. 773-672-2780
The Wrigleyville restaurant celebrates the Cubs advancing to the World Series by doling out complimentary pita sandwiches with your choice of protein with options including falafel, chicken shawarma and kefta kabab. 7-10 p.m. Free.
DRINK
Skalloween
1801 W. Division St. 773-782-4400
A tap takeover features five beers from Ska Brewing Company, including Autumnal Mole stout and Decadent Imperial IPA ($5-$7) plus giveaways of skeleton masks, headless horseman glasses and other swag. 7-10 p.m. No cover.
Tapping Pumpkins (Free!)
400 N. State St. 312-265-1240
Enjoy complimentary fall-inspired bites and samples of pumpkin beers such as Boulevard Brewing Co. Funky Pumpkin spiced sour ale and Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Harvest Patch shandy poured from pumpkins. Full beers are available for $6 after the tasting. 5-7 p.m.
DO
‘The Happiest Place on Earth’
2257 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-404-7336
Sideshow Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Philip Dawkins’ play about the women in his family and a trip they took to Disneyland following the death of their family’s patriarch. 8 p.m. $42. Tickets: greenhousetheater.org
‘Art of Atari’ Book Release Party (Free!)
2410 W. Fullerton Ave. 872-206-2859
Author Tim Lapetino answers questions and signs copies of his book, which collects 40 years worth of illustrations from the video game company. The Logan Square arcade bar also shows off Atari ephemera and video games from their vaults. 7 p.m..
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
MAD Social (1140 W. Madison St. 312-243-2097) offers half-price select bottles of wine and charcuterie boards from 9-11 p.m.
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