A five-course dinner with autumn beer pairings, a free art exhibit and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
EAT
Cajun Cooking Class
111 N. Wabash St. 312-263-6443
Chef/owner Jimmy Bannos demonstrates how to make a five-course dinner including chicken and Andouille sausage gumbo and barbecue shrimp over cornbread, which you’ll enjoy paired with beer, wine and hurricanes. 7-9 p.m. $75. Tickets: heavenonseven.com
DRINK
Autumn Beer Dinner
1527 N. Wells St. 312-982-2186
A five-course dinner includes wild forest mushroom bisque with Hopewell Endgrain Heavy marzen and chicken-fried oysters with Dovetail Hefeweizen. 7-10 p.m. $45. Tickets: niteout.com
DO
Red Bull Illume (Free!)
201 E. Randolph St.
View 55 action and adventure photos taken by photographers from around the world displayed on custom 6-by-6-foot light boxes through Sunday. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Free.
‘The People’s Choice’
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 773-800-1703
Genesis Theatrical Productions presents Philip Pinkus’ musical political satire about a presidential nominee trying to navigate spin-doctors and an erratic and unpredictable rival. 7:30 p.m. $30. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Patricia Barber
205 E. Randolph Drive 312-334-7777
The pianist and composer performs the world premiere of her new song cycle “Angels, Birds and I” to open the inaugural Ear Taxi Festival, a celebration of 21st century classical music running through Monday. 5:30-6:15 p.m. $15-$25. Tickets: eartaxifestival.com
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