EAT
(Free!) Gelato Preview
Baker & Nosh1303 W. Wilson Ave. 773-989-7393
In anticipation of its early October expansion into the adjacent storefront-and addition of fall menu items such as bacon-chive-asiago scones ($4) and sour cherry muffins ($3)-the Uptown cafe offers complimentary preview samples of its forthcoming gelato flavors from Chicago Heights-based Zarlengo's. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
DRINK
Malort Night
The Barrelhouse Flat2624 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-857-0421
To mark Chicago Craft Spirits Week, Barrelhouse's Greg Buttera and Stephen Cole team up with Robert F. Haynes, representing Letherbee Distillers, for $9 cocktails featuring Letherbee's refined interpretation of malort, the loved-and-hated bitter liqueur. Try it with Laird's applejack, honey and lime; with Lunazul blanco tequila, lime, grenadine, bitters and grapefruit peel; or simply mixed with house-made tonic. 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
Drag It Out! A Drag King Revue
Mary's Attic5400 N. Clark St. 773-784-6969
Turn your Thursday night upside down with this gender-bending variety show featuring song and dance acts by local performers. Admission includes a domestic draft beer or well drink and you can keep the party going with $1 off Mary's house brews (regularly $4-$6). 9 p.m. $5.
DO
"The True History of The Tragic Life And Triumphant Death of Julia Pastrana, The Ugliest Woman In The World'
Berger Park Coach House6205 N. Sheridan Road 773-761-0376
Tympanic Theatre Company kicks off its seventh season with the Midwest premiere of British playwright Shaun Prendergast's saga-performed in total darkness-of the 19th-century Mexican circus sideshow performer afflicted with a rare genetic disorder who also became an exceptional dancer and spoke three languages. 8 p.m. Through Oct. 20. $10-$15. Tickets: juliapastrana.brownpapertickets.com.
Phaeleh
Schubas3159 N. Southport Ave. 773-525-2508
The UK producer and DJ known for incorporating dubstep, garage, trip-hop and house influences into his cinematic, ambient tracks plays cuts from his new album, "Tides," during his stop in Chicago as part of a 13-city North American tour. 9 p.m. $12-$14. Tickets: schubas.com.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Register by Oct. 6 to compete in Lakeview Employment Group's "Project Runway"-style design competition benefit: lvemploymentgroup.org.
Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.
