EAT
Expansion Grand Opening Party
Smoke Daddy1804 W. Division St. 773-772-6656
The barbecue joint celebrates its new expansion-which includes doubled space, an atrium roof and weekend Southern brunch-with a complimentary tasting buffet featuring pulled pork and barbecued chicken sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, sides and more, plus $4 draft beers and live music by the Special 20s. 8-11 p.m. No cover.
An Artful Affair
JW Marriott 151 W. Adams St. 312-660-8200
Get a sneak peek of 20 highlighted artworks from upcoming Christie's auctions; then try specialty dishes inspired by the paintings including diver scallops with ramp pesto and crispy kale ($9) and vegan chanterelle-fava spread on a lentil cracker ($9), which pay tribute to Childe Hassam's "In a French Garden" and Edward Hopper's "Kelly Jenness House," respectively. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (food available till 11 p.m.)
DRINK
The English Whisky Co. Tasting
Fountainhead1970 W. Montrose Ave. 773-697-8204
A British Invasion playlist sets the tone as The English Whisky Co. managing director Andrew Nelstrop shares samples of the brand's classic, peated and cask-strength liquors. Order full servings ($9-$14) with chef Cleetus Friedman's fish and chips ($11-$16) or try a Nip and a Pint (English Whisky shot and British draft beer; $14-$19). 7-9 p.m. No cover.
C & A Publik: 1 Up
Jerry's1938 W. Division St. 773-235-1006
Celebrate the decade of Garbage Pail Kids and hair bands as DJs Tyler Huffman and Bloodshot Scott spin '80s pop jams-think Michael and Madonna-and the decade's underground new wave, rock and boogie tunes while you sip $6 well shot and American microbrew draft combos. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Metropolis Coffee Company1039 W. Granville Ave. 773-764-0400
The Edgewater cafe teams up with New Gotham Coffee Community for a latte art competition-with hosted beer-featuring Chicago and Washington D.C. baristas. The results are judged by coffee professionals via live-feed projection, the D.C. baristas' art is screened at Metropolis for audience viewing and the winning competitor takes home the registration pool. 7:30-10 p.m. $5 to compete; $2 suggested donation for spectators.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
RSVP for Frontier's April 24 "So You Think You're a Foodie" five-course mystery tasting dinner: thefrontierchicago.com.
Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.