A 6 a.m. dance party, a Chess Records-inspired cocktails, happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Jan. 12.
EAT
Daybreaker Winter White Party
1620 W. Chicago Ave.
Dress in white and beat the winter blues with a breakfast-dance party combo featuring live music and beats by DJ Zeke Thomas plus breakfast treats, coffee and juice. 7-9 a.m. $25. Tickets: chicago.daybreaker.com
DRINK
Winter Cocktail Menu Launch
730 W. Grand Ave. 312-243-8955
Get a first taste of head bartender Harrison Ginsberg’s cocktails ($12) inspired by Chicago’s blues label Chess Records with free samples. DJ Konstantin Jace spins rare 78 rpm blues, soul and doo-wop records. 7-9 p.m. No cover.
DO
Broken New Years Resolutions
6341 N. Broadway 773-942-6269
Part of Pivot Arts’ monthly performance series, the show mixes interviews, songs and stories featuring songwriter and ukulele player Narciso Lobo, Mucca Pazza band member Sharon Lanza and others. 8 p.m. $5-$10.
10th Anniversary (Free!)
945 N. State St. 312-753-6500
The spa and fitness studio celebrates by offering mini-treatments, a core fusion barre class, snacks, drinks and giveaways. 5-8 p.m. Free. Register: exhalespa.com/Chicago
Fillet of Solo Kick-Off Night (Free!)
1328 N. Morse Ave. 773-761-4477
Hear stories in a variety of styles from Julie Ganey, Tyler Greene and other performers participating in Lifeline Theatre’s 19th annual live lit fest, which starts on Friday. Don Hall of “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” hosts. 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Fremont (15 W. Illinois St. 312-874-7270) offers Moscow mules, Japanese fried chicken and waffle cheese for $5 from 4-6 p.m.
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