A beer and bacon pairing, a free concert and more things to do in Chicago today, Wednesday, Oct. 14.
EAT
Filipino Heritage Month specials
110 W. Illinois St. 312-644-0500
Get a taste of The Philippines in River North with the Bikol Express ($28), offered through Oct. 18, a spicy stew with braised pork belly and mussels. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Pierre Sparr wine dinner
3938 N. Central Ave. 773-853-0779
Try four white wines from Alsace, France, as part of a four-course dinner including braised pork shoulder and manchego cheesecake. $45. 6 and 8 p.m. Reservations recommended: theportage@gmail.com
DRINK
Beer and bacon pairing and Jameson sampling
Lincoln Park Stadium Bar & Grill
2423 N. Clark St. 773-661-9710
Sample eight types of bacon matched with Sam Adams beers and then try a variety of Irish whiskey. The companies will also give away swag. 8-10 p.m. $37.92. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Soundtrack Refresh (Free!)
322 W. Armitage Ave. 773-929-1322
DJs Mustard and Sean Mac perform at this touring bash, which also includes an appearance by Fabolous and two complimentary Coors Light aluminum bottles. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. RSVP required: clsoundtrackrefresh.guestcode.com
DO
‘Cleo from 5 to 7’
3733 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-6607
Catch a screening Agnes Varda’s portrait of a singer waiting for the results of a biopsy in 1960s Paris followed by a Q&A with the French director. 7:30 p.m. $12. Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Community Tavern (4038 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-283-6080) offers half-price glasses of wine from 5-7 p.m.
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