A cider bash, a cocktail challenge, mussels paired with Lagunitas beer and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 15.
EAT
Lagunitas Beer and Mussel Kick-Off Reception
2100 N. Halsted St. 773-871-2100
Visit stations serving four preparations of mussels plus fries and Lagunitas Pils, Aunt Sally sour ale, IPA and Stoopid Wit to celebrate the start of the Lincoln Park restaurant’s annual 11-day Moules Fest. 6-8 p.m. $25.
Backyard BBQ
948 N. Western Ave. 872-206-8054
The Humboldt Park spot hosts Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse for a cookout featuring bone-in filet mignon, paprika-saffron grilled shrimp, toasted quinoa salad and a Martin Miller’s gin martini. 6 p.m. $20.
DRINK
Cider Bash
41 E. Superior St. 312-266-0400
Enjoy more than a dozen artisan ciders, cider cocktails, smoked apple barbecue wings, hot links with cider-braised onions and house baked apple pie at this patio party. 6-8:30 p.m. $40. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Fall Cocktail Challenge
1840 W. Hubbard St. 312-222-6928
Try cocktails made by mixologists from Punch House, Lost Lake, Moneygun and other local spots and vote for your favorite to win a cash prize at the Chicago Reader’s annual competition. Tickets include appetizers and two drinks from City Winery or Schlafly Beer. 7-10 p.m. $50. Tickets: chicagoreader.com/cocktailchallenge2016
DO
‘Parachute Men’
Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-871-3000
Teatro Vista presents the world premiere of Mando Alvarado’s drama about three brothers who are reunited on Christmas Eve, the anniversary of their mother’s death. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. Tickets: teatrovista.org/parachute
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Smack Shack (326 N. Morgan St. 312-973-1336) offers Moscow mules, 20-ounce draft beers, select glasses of house wine, select appetizers and a half-dozen oysters for $5 from 3-6 p.m.
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