Learn how to build the perfect cheese plate, sip $5 cocktails at The Allis and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
EAT
Build the Picture Perfect Cheese Plate
63 E. Lake St. 312-658-1250
Cheesemongers from Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine teach you how to arrange cheese, charcuterie and other accompaniments on a plate you can take home to enjoy. Wine is included. 6:30-8 p.m. $60. Tickets: pastoralartisan.com
DRINK
‘Rogue One’ Preview Party
213 W. Institute Place 312-291-8735
Celebrate the movie’s release with $10 themed cocktails such as the Rogue One—a shot of Malort with a Stiegl grapefruit radler chaser—plus Star Wars console games, choreographed lightsaber fights, music from DJ Vourteque and a costume contest. 7 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
Merry Malbec
4767 N. Lincoln Ave. 872-208-7441
Try five varieties of the varietal paired with Argentine appetizers and get a lesson on the wine’s complexities. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30. RSVP strongly recommended: artangosteakhouse.com
Merry-oh-kee Holiday Block Party
1401 N. Ashland Ave. 773-687-9977
A patio party includes complimentary s’mores and spiked cider for the first 50 guests plus a bonfire and holiday sing-along. Hot toddies and additional spiked cider are available for $8. 6:30-8 p.m.
DO
‘Speechless’
2539 N. Kedzie Blvd. 773-252-6179
The vintage holiday show features performances by jazz and swing band Miss Jubilee, The Galaxie Girls, Sammy Tramp and others. Come at 8 p.m. for a dance lesson. 9 p.m. $20-$25. Tickets: galaxiechicago.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Allis (113-125 N. Green St. 312-521-8000) offers $5 select cocktails based on the song “The 12 Days of Christmas” from 4-7 p.m.
