EAT
Tequila Sunset
Cantina Laredo 508 N. State St. 312-955-0014
A little bit of Cabo San Lucas arrives in River North at the Cabo Wabo Tequila Dinner, which features four courses-including an entree choice of cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork) or shrimp with sun-dried tomato sauce-paired with cocktails from the Mexican tequila brand co-founded by rocker Sammy Hagar. 7 p.m. $49.99. RSVP required.
Marakesh Express
Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market 312-850-5005
Get your Moroccan food fix during Eat Local, Think Global, where the menu features dishes such as lamb kefta skewers with chickpeas, cucumber salad, yogurt and harissa ($12) and a salad with lettuce, marinated carrots, raisins, olives and crispy chickpeas ($6). 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 5-10 p.m.
DRINK
Get the Blues
Jerry's 1938 W. Division St. 773-235-1006
The Wicker Park sandwich spot hosts an Oskar Blues Brewing launch party featuring the Colorado brewery's Mama's Little Yella Pils, Dale's Pale, Deviant Dale's Imperial IPA and G'Knight Red Imperial IPA ($5.50-$5.75) with complimentary blue bites including grilled blue marlin and chicken cordon bleu sandwiches, blueberry cheesecake and more. 7-10 p.m. No cover.
Veg Out
Hideout 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-4433
Attempt to improve the contents of your fridge at Veggie Bingo, where you can grab complimentary Hot Doug's franks and a $5 Wooden Leg cocktail-made with rye whiskey, bitters, soda and lemon-and compete to win produce and more from local farmers and artisans. 5:30-8 p.m. $2 per card; 3 cards for $5.
DO
Pilot Program
Music Box Theatre 3733 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-6604
Chicago funnyman Chad Briggs hosts a premiere screening of the pilot episode of local sketch group Think Tank's "Misguided TV" plus onstage comedy, prize giveaways and more. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a pre-show appetizer and cash bar reception with the cast at Cullen's (3741 N. Southport Ave.). 8 p.m. $10. Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Single LGBT smarties can register now for Dating for Queer Nerds, Sept. 29 at Burke's (5401 N. Broadway): nerdsatheart.com
Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.
