EAT
Wing Week
Cactus Bar & Grill404 S. Wells St. 312-922-3830
Brave chef Glenn Pistorio's seven-piece Death Valley wings glazed with your choices of seven sauces including sweet Thai chili or the super-hot Insane sauce, which requires a signed waiver. Cool off with new $8 sweet tea cocktails: Lemon-Hibiscus Cooler, Strawberry Fields and Outlaw Lemonade. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Through Friday.
DRINK
The Windy City Beer Betties
Hopleaf5148 N. Clark St. 773-334-9851
Join Peckish Pig brewery assistant Becky Barnhart, local bartender Brenna Washow, Chicago-based actress and hops aficionado Jenna Csont and other enthusiasts at this new, ladies-only monthly beer social for both novices and experts where you can tap into conversations about craft beer while you sip a brew from the Andersonville spot's extensive selection. 6-11 p.m. No cover.
New Craft Beer Selection
Blue Door Farm Stand843 W. Armitage Ave. 773-935-2583
The formerly BYOB Lincoln Park artisan market and cafe recently added a selection of craft beers and ciders, including Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA ($6), Penrose Proto Gradus Belgian-style single ($7), Anderson Valley Summer Solstice ($6) and more. Look for a small wine list to be added later this summer. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Butter Coffee
Ugly Mug Cafe 1458 W. Chicago Ave. 312-666-7707
Try butter coffee, the latest trend in morning eye-openers, which the West Town coffee shop makes in a 16-ounce cup with Two Brothers Brew House Dark coffee, grass-fed cow's milk butter, coconut oil, agave and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $4.
DO
LezFest: A One Night Fling
Mary's Attic 5400 N. Clark St. 773-784-6969
Comedian Shanna Brown hosts this variety show fundraiser for Pride Films and Plays' Women's Words Week featuring 11 acts including Windy City Gay Idol 2006 winner Christy Hasselson, performance artists Angelica Roque and Rebecca Kling, slam poet Shannon Matesky and others. A VIP option ($30) includes reserved seating and a drink coupon. 7 p.m. $10. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/715922
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
RSVP for the Choucroute Series debut Thursday at Tete Charcuterie (1114 W. Randolph St.): 312-733-1178 or info@tetechicago.com
Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.