EAT
Union Sushi Take Over
CH Distillery564 W. Randolph St. 312-707-8780
Dine on spicy tuna rolls, marinated salmon, edamame and other fare ($4-$8) from River North's Union Sushi & Barbeque Bar paired with specialty cocktails such as the Gin + Juice, a mix of lavender gin, basil, blueberry-basil kombucha and lime ($11). 5-10 p.m. >>Read RedEye's review of CH Distillery here.
Braised Rabbit Royal Pie
Lone Wolf806 W. Randolph St. 312-600-9391
Trenchermen executive sous chef and "Top Chef" season 12 contestant Rebecca LaMalfa partnered with chef Art Jackson of Pleasant House Bakery to create this savory pie, made with sautéed mushrooms and kabocha squash ($10), which is available at the West Loop restaurant through the end of the month. Proceeds benefit Midwest Dachshund Rescue. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
DRINK
Taste of Italy
Centro Ristorante6 W. Hubbard St. 312-988-7775
Tour Italy's eight wine regions with a flight of four reds and four whites from distributor Terlato Wines. The tasting is available at the River North restaurant daily through Nov. 30. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $25.
DO
'Dead Accounts'
The Den Theatre1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-316-8355
Step Up Productions presents the Chicago premiere of Theresa Rebeck's comedy about a man who throws his family into chaos when he unexpectedly returns to Cincinnati after spending years in New York. Proceeds benefit cancer support organization Imerman Angels. 7:30 p.m. $30. Tickets: stepupproductions.org
Resurrection! Silver Tongue Reading Series @ Two Cookie Minimum
Hungry Brain2319 W. Belmont Ave. 773-709-1401
In honor of Halloween, the monthly gathering of writers and self-publishers revives Columbia College's Silver Tongue reading series, bringing together former hosts, readers and staff advisers including comedian Dan Shapiro, poet Dave Snyder and musician Devan Perine. Cookies and cake are included. 9 p.m. $3.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Tickets are on sale now for the annual Matzo Bash on Dec. 24 at Castle:matzobash.com.
Samantha Nelson is a RedEye special contributor.
