A farmers market dinner at Travelle, a debate watch party at Chicago History Museum and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
EAT
Bao Eating Contest (Free!)
1 W. Upper Wacker Drive 312-658-0305
See how many bao you can eat in two minutes during the fourth annual competition’s preliminary rounds, which run through Friday, for a shot at winning lunch for 20, a T-shirt and a spot in the Saturday championship, where a year’s supply of buns will be up for grabs. 6 p.m. Free. Sign up at wowbao.com
Green City Market Dinner
330 N. Wabash Ave. 312-923-7705
Chef de cuisine Ricardo Jarquin prepares a four-course meal using ingredients purchased from the Green City Market that morning at this weekly series, which runs through Oct. 26. 5-10 p.m. $45; wine pairings available for an additional $20. Reservations recommended.
DRINK
Presidential Debate Watch Party
13 W. Division St. 312-266-0944
Watch the debate, which starts at 8 p.m., while enjoying $6 Goldschlager and Jagermeister shots and playing buzzword bingo, with the winner taking home a $100 gift certificate. The first 25 people to arrive get free candidate masks from Chicago Costume Company. 6-10 p.m. No cover.
DO
‘Macbeth’
1543 W. Division St. 708-209-0183
The newly formed Theater Y Ensemble presents Shakespeare’s tragedy as its inaugural show after spending a year rehearsing the play, only casting the roles nine months in. 7:30 p.m. $25. RSVP: info@theatre-y.com
Debate Watch
1601 N. Clark St. 312-642-4600
Tour the museum’s “Lincoln’s Undying Words” exhibit, catch a panel discussion on the election with Illinois Public Radio reporter Amanda Vinicky, Hillary for America Illinois press secretary Delmarie Cobb and former Illinois Republican Party chair Pat Brady, then watch the final 2016 presidential debate. 6-9:30 p.m. $5-$10. Tickets: 2016debatewatch.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Rabbit Hole (1208 N. Wells St. 312-274-1824) offers $6 cocktails and appetizers and a $5 beer of the month from 4-6 p.m.