EAT
National Paella Day
Mercat a la Planxa638 S. Michigan Ave. 312-765-0524
One of Spain's most popular exports is the star of the South Loop restaurant's menu and for one day only, three varieties are half-price. Dine on Paella Negra with lobster, scallops, clams and mussels (regularly $75); Paella Valencia with chicken ropa and chorizo (regularly $42); or Fideua de Camaron with jumbo prawns (regularly $55). 5-10 p.m.
DRINK
Curtis Mayfield'Superfly'
Reggie's2105 S. State St. 312-949-0120
The Robert Cornelius 7-Cornelius' uncle was Soul Train impresario Don Cornelius-pay tribute to Chicago native Mayfield with a show featuring every track from his iconic 1972 album, "Superfly," plus original songs. Get in the groove with $6 Lagunitas and Abita beers. 10:30 p.m. $7.
Vander Mill Cider Night
The Bar on Buena910 W. Buena Ave. 773-525-8665
The cider house rules in Buena Park as ambassador Bob Egan taps the limited release Chapman's Blend Cider and Vander Mill Perry and hosts giveaways of glassware and other swag. The brewery's Ginger Peach Cider is on draft, too, and its Hard Apple and Blue Gold varieties are available in cans-all available for $6-$7.50. 7 p.m. No cover.
DO
'Devil Land'
Urban Theater Company 2628 W. Division St.312-239-8783
Step into the dark side with this gothic fairytale from New York playwright Desi Moreno-Penson, in which the tables are turned on a Latino couple when they kidnap a tween girl to complete their family. Through April 6. $20; $15 for students; $10 for zip code 60622 residents. Tickets: urbantheaterchicago.org
'Brahmin/I: A One-Hijra Stand Up Comedy Show'
The Chicago Temple, Pierce Hall 77 W. Washington St. 312-857-1234
Local actress Fawzia Mirza stars in this comedic exploration of history, gender roles, mythology and high school through the eyes of an Indian hijra-intersex person-co-produced by About Face Theatre and Silk Road Rising. 7:30 p.m. $20-$35; $10-$20 for students. Through April 27. Tickets: aboutfacetheatre.com; silkroadrising.com
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Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.