Ping pong and beer at Forbidden Root, “Dirty Dancing” at Pearl Tavern and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
EAT
Tiki Luau Cocktail Class
325 W. Huron St. 312-664-2727
Learn how to make festive drinks while enjoying Stolen Rum punch and bites including shrimp skewers and suckling pig croquettes. Tickets include a souvenir mug and rum sample to take home. 6:30 p.m. $50. Tickets: nacional27chicago.com
DRINK
Belgian Showcase
2759 W. Augusta Blvd. 773-661-1084
The Humboldt Park spot serves frites and a dozen Belgian brews ($6–$10) on its back patio and gives away tickets to Riot Fest at 10 p.m. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
Ping Pong Night
1746 W. Chicago Ave. 312-929-2202
Challenge the West Town brewery’s founder to a game for a shot at winning swag or just enjoy $5 beers while playing some friendly matches at one of the tables that will take over half the brewpub’s dining space for the night. 8-11 p.m. No cover.
‘Dirty Dancing’ – Wine & Movie Night
180 N. Upper Wacker Drive 312-629-1030
The Loop restaurant sets up couches and a huge inflatable screen on its riverside patio for a screening of the 1987 film, including a drink and truffle popcorn. Come for dinner before the screening and you’ll get 10 percent off your bill. 8 p.m. $20. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
‘Sister Cities’
1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-3830
Chimera Ensemble presents the Chicago premiere of Colette Freedman’s play about four estranged sisters facing their mother’s recent death. 7:30 p.m. $14-$16. Tickets: chimeraensemble.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Latinicity (108 N. State St. 312-795-4444) offers half-price draft beers from 4-7 p.m.
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