Drink pumpkin beer from a pumpkin, sip complimentary punch during Staytion Bar’s bar ritual and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
EAT
Prix Fixe Dinner
4217 N. Ravenswood Ave. 773-697-7479
Enjoy a three-course dinner with options for appetizers, entrees and dessert including ceviche, grilled New York strip steak and flan, at the BYOB restaurant, which also offers a 30-minute tango lesson at 7:30 p.m. $40. 5-10 p.m.
Now Open
1000 W. Fulton Market 312-733-9420
From the owners of Boka comes this steakhouse, which offers dishes including ricotta dumplings ($14), lobster bisque ($10), striped bass with roasted cauliflower ($34) and steak frites ($28) paired with cocktails poured tableside from a martini cart and a menu of more than 30 wines by the glass. 4:30-11 p.m.
DRINK
The Great Punk’n Party
1970 W. Montrose Ave. 773-697-8204
The fifth annual bash includes a pumpkin, a carving kit and a glass of Southern Tier Brewing Company Pumking or Uinta Brewing Co. Punk’n beers poured through a pumpkin. Chef Cleetus Friedman serves themed specials such as smoked pumpkin hummus ($10) and Old Bay-roasted pumpkin seeds ($3) and additional brews are available for $6-$13. 7 p.m. $15-$20. Tickets: fountainheadchicago.com
DO
‘Chapter Two’
3014 W. Irving Park Road 773-891-8985
Neil Simon’s semi-autographical romantic comedy follows a widowed novelist who’s convinced he’ll never date again until he’s charmed by a sensitive soap opera actress. 7:30 p.m. $15-$30. Tickets: windycityplayhouse.com/chapter-two
‘Wall-E’
3733 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-6604
Field Museum conservation ecologist Abigail Derby Lewis discusses the science behind the Pixar film and leads a discussion after the screening. 7 p.m. $10. Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Staytion Bar (1 W. Wacker Drive 312-372-7200) offers $5 beers, $6 glasses of wine and $7 well drinks from 5-7 p.m., with complimentary punch served at 6 p.m.
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