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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on stage during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis.
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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!)

Wow Bao

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

Travelle

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

Coconutz

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’

Chopin Theatre

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

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on stage during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on stage during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis.

Debate Watch

Chicago History Museum

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.