EAT
Repeal Day Whiskey Pairing
The Drawing Room937 N. Rush St. 312-266-2694
Small plates from executive chef Tommy Sheean complement four tastings from the Scottish small-batch distiller Compass Box-including a limited edition tribute to iconic Chicago bar Delilah's 20th anniversary-in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the right to legally raise your glass with. 7 p.m. $45. Phone RSVP required.
DRINK
Sofia Boutique Fashion Show
The Underground56 W. Illinois St. 312-644-7600
Attend a reception with two Prohibition-era cocktails (10-11 p.m.), visit a NARS makeup station and a Blowtique salon braid bar and view an 11 p.m. runway show featuring winter styles from the upscale Gold Coast shop. 10 p.m. No cover. RSVP required: style@theundergroundchicago.com.
Sip & Tip
Nisei Lounge3439 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-525-0557
Tip one back and tip the guest bartenders-all gratuities benefit the Chicago Artist Coalition's BOLT Residency and HATCH Project programs and the evening's bartenders are program artists and curators-at this fundraiser which also features $4 signature cocktails, $3-$6 hot dogs, veggie dogs and Italian beef sandwiches from E-Dogz, complimentary appetizers from Whole Foods and beats by DJ Lauren Jobe. 7-10 p.m. No cover.
DO
Stage 7731225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252
Holiday cheer gets glittery at the opening night of About Face Theatre's quirky, gender-bending musical spoof on "A Christmas Carol" in which three different versions of Liza Minnelli visit a tyrannical cardboard box tycoon whose personal life has hit the skids. 7:30 p.m. $45; $20 for students. Tickets: aboutfacetheatre.com.
Double Door1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-489-3160
See a fashion show highlighting five designers plus entertainment from four acts including hoop dancers, comedians and hip-hop performers at this showcase for emerging artists from event producer RAW: Natural Born Artists featuring 27 local semi-finalists in nine categories-selected in a worldwide online competition-who vie for a spot in the national finals. 8 p.m.-midnight. $17-$20. Tickets: rawartists.org/chicago.
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Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.