EAT
Heirloom 2.0: Canning for Newbies
The Scrumptious Pantry3230 W. Fullerton Ave. 301-979-9751
Get canned-in a good way-as owner Lee Greene leads a demonstration and discussion on canning and pickling, choosing produce and vinegars, methods for processing jams, sauces and pickles and more. The class includes handouts-but BYO pen and paper to take notes-and snack samples. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25. RSVP: scrumptiouspantry.com/products-page.
DRINK
Municipal Bar & Dining Company216 W. Ohio St. 312-951-2125
Tip one back for a good cause at this fundraiser for the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society which includes craft beers, wine, Absolut vodka cocktails, Red Bull, passed appetizers, raffles and a silent auction. 6-9 p.m. $35. Tickets: municipalbar.com/parties-events.html.
DO
Ship/Shape Launch Party
Unison 2000 W. Fulton St. 312-492-7960
The modern home decor shop debuts its new spring and summer bedding and pillow collections featuring the shop's inaugural collaborations-"Anchors," with artist Cody Hudson and "Shapes," with graphic designer Alex Fu-which you can browse with complimentary light appetizers and drinks. 6-8 p.m. No cover.
Bulls Bus Trip
The Pony1638 W. Belmont Ave. 773-828-5055
Register at 5 p.m. and hop on board a bus with the group (6 p.m.) to watch the Bulls take on the Knicks at the United Center. Get primed for the game with drink specials including $4 Stoli cocktails and bombs and $14 domestic buckets. $65 includes game ticket, transportation and soft drinks en route. RSVP: theponychicagolive.com.
'The Silent Language'
Tuta Studio Theatre2010 W. Fulton St. 312-945-6398
Step into the darkness with Tuta Theatre Chicago for the U.S. premiere of this darkly comedic, allegorical folktale by Serbian playwright Miodrag Stanisavljevic about finding secrets in unexpected places. Tuta's newly appointed artistic director, co-founder Jacqueline Stone, directs. 8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can at the door previews (through April 18) or RSVP ($15-$25): tutato.com.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
The schedule has been posted for this year's Chicago Craft Beer Week taking place May 16-26: chibeerweek.com
Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.