Hyde Park’s new dumpling spot, a tattoo party and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
EAT
Now Open
1321 E. 57th St. 312-219-6544
Chef Mike Sheerin’s 50-seat Hyde Park spot serves up savory and sweet dumplings such as housemade pastrami or roasted pear with hazelnuts (two for $4, five for $9). The fast casual restaurant’s been running out of food, so be sure to go early. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m. until sold out.
DRINK
Johnnie Walker Trunk Show
9 W. Kinzie St. 312-340-5636
Get a first look at Suitsupply’s SS16 collection while tasting whiskey paired with appetizers including pork belly skewers and oysters. 6-8 p.m. $32.64. Reservations required: vipchicago@togrp.com.
Mitten Weather
1970 W. Montrose Ave. 773-697-8204
A celebration of Michigan’s beer, cider and spirits features $5-$9 drinks from Dark Horse Brewing Co., Vander Mill, B. Nektar Meadery and other Mitten State producers. 7 p.m. No cover.
DO
Jams and Jammers
2828 W. Medill Ave. 773-698-8774
Catch performances by Bremer & The No Goods, Hot Bagels and ¡Vamos! and get inked by Logan Square Tattoo ($80-$100). 10 p.m. No cover.
‘Another Word for Beauty’
170 N. Dearborn St. 312-443-3800
The world premiere play by Academy Award-nominee Jose Rivera tells the true story of female Colombian prisoners who participate in an annual beauty pageant. 7:30 p.m. $20-$50. Tickets: goodmantheatre.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba (2024 N. Halsted St. 773-935-5000) offers $3.25 glasses of red sangria, select tapas for $1.95-$3.95 and select pintxos for 50 cents from 4-6 p.m. through Jan.
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