EAT
Sailor Jerry BBQ
Sheffield's3258 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-281-4989
Get in the spirit of summer with a courtyard beer garden party featuring $9 Cuban sandwiches and $9 Hawaiian pizzas made with Sailor Jerry rum-glazed smoked ham as the bar kicks off its Cottonwood Music Series-under the patio's cottonwood tree-with live music by Big Paraid, $6 Sailor Jerry cocktails and a raffle for a Sailor Jerry smoker-grill. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
DRINK
Rose Wine Tasting
Nia Mediterranean803 W. Randolph St. 312-226-3110
Get tickled pink with Henry Jansen of Heritage Wines, who discusses and pours samples of dry and sweet varieties from labels including Avinyo, E. Guigal, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Skouras Zoe and Bello Boy. 7 p.m. $20-$25. Tickets: niarestaurant.com.
Untitled111 W. Kinzie St. 312-880-1511
Step into the world of dark circus sideshow acts with this week's showcase featuring fire performer Ellie Sorokin, acrobat Patti Zikmund and burlesque artists Fanny Tastic and Lady Jack. Admission includes a Belvedere Citrus-based Paradise Punch cocktail. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $15.
DO
(Free!) Comma Sense Reading Series
Chicago Carry Out63 E. Harrison St. 312-341-1270
Chicago-based Criminal Class Press is the featured literary journal publisher at this happy-hour reading featuring tales from Criminal Class Review Volume 6 contributor Paul Rinn and Volume 5 contributor Kathryn Morrill, discussions with the readers and editors, a merchandise table and live music by indie-pop band The Island of Misfit Toys. And yes, it all takes place in a South Loop diner. 4-6 p.m.
O'Shaugnessy's Public House4557 N. Ravenswood Ave. 773-944-9896
Brainy bachelors and bachelorettes can build a model relationship with the sexy smartie of their dreams at a hobby-themed singles party featuring icebreakers based on geeky pastimes, video game trivia, a "guilty pleasures" quiz and board games with such prizes as a Hobbit Lego set and laser bubble gun. 7-10 p.m. $30. RSVP required: nerdsatheart.com.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
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Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.