A Fat Rice takeover, a cava tasting and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
EAT
Fat Ramen
59 W. Hubbard St. 312-377-9950
The River North restaurant hosts chef Abe Conlon for a dinner inspired by his new cookbook “The Adventures of Fat Rice: Recipes from the Chicago Restaurant Inspired by Macau” with dishes including chicken curry katsu with peas, turnips and mushrooms, and sauteed and marinated mackerel with lemon, green chile, red onion and dashi vinegar. 6-9 p.m. $55; $75 with a copy of the book. Tickets: ramensan.com
DRINK
Holiday Cava Class
1358 W. Belmont Ave. 773-717-7900
Try and learn about five varieties of the Spanish sparkling wine. The tasting also includes still varieties and appetizers. 7-9 p.m. $30.
Guest Bartenders for a Cause
910 W. Buena Ave. 773-525-8665
Representatives from Allagash Brewing Co., Green Flash Brewing Co., Metropolitan Brewing and Avery Brewing Co. pour boilermakers with a 16-ounce craft beer and a spirit of their choice ($9-$13) and donate their tips to women’s shelter Deborah’s Place. 6-10 p.m. No cover.
DO
Tuesday Funk (Free!)
5148 N. Clark St. 773-334-9851
The monthly reading series marks its 100th show with performances by all of the show’s former and current hosts including Connor Coyne, Reinhardt Suarez and Hallie Palladino. 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. Free.
Oak Street After Hours (Free!)
Oak Street between Rush Street and Michigan Avenue
Stop at any of the nearly 20 participating businesses to pick up a passport, which gives you access to special discounts and complimentary champagne, snacks, cider and hot cocoa. Every store you visit gets you entry in a raffle for a $500 gift certificate. 5-8 p.m. Free. RSVP for extra raffle tickets: eventbrite.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Little Unicoco (1631 W. Howard St. 773-764-2626) offers dark and stormy cocktails, Stiegl Radler with a shot of tequila, goat sliders with fried yams, and meat pie with sauce for $5 from 4-7 p.m.
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