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A new BYOB spot, a comedy show based on anonymous secrets and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

EAT

Prix-Fixe Menu

Nacional 27

325 W. Huron St. 312-664-2727

Prixe Fixe menu at Nacional 27
Prixe Fixe menu at Nacional 27

Kick off 2016 with a three-course menu offered Tuesday to Thursday during January including chips with salsa and guacamole, lamb tacos and Latin skirt steak with crispy potatoes. 5:30-10 p.m. $20.16.

DRINK

Now Open

Bang Chop Thai Kitchen

605 W. Lake St. 312-285-2800

BYOB or cool your mouth with coconut water ($2.50) or Thai iced tea ($3.50) at this fast-casual spot, from the owners of Saigon Sisters, that serves spicy fare including papaya salad ($8.50), basil chicken ($11) and green curry with chicken or tofu ($9.50). 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

DO

Tail Eats Snake: Part Deux

The Side Project

1439 W. Jarvis Ave. 773-340-0140

The Rogers Park theater celebrates its 16th anniversary by presenting 16 world-premiere, 10-minute plays, each set in a different year. 7:30 p.m. $10. Tickets: thesideproject.net

Tuesday Funk (Free!)

Hopleaf

5148 N. Clark St. 773-334-9851

Hear stories from five readers including Chicago Writers Conference founder Mare Swallow and crime novelist Lori Rader-Day at the monthly Andersonville series. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free.

Secrets, Lies and Alibis

Elbo Room

2871 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-549-5549

The monthly show combines stand-up, sketch and musical comedy based on anonymous secrets from the audience. 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation.

HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY

Club Lucky (1824 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-2300) serves $7 martinis made with premium spirits in the lounge from 5-9 p.m.