EAT
After Dark Menu
Travelle330 N. Wabash Ave. 312-923-9988
The Langham's outdoor restaurant Elle on the River is closed for the summer, but you can still order the Mediterranean tacos ($3 each) in Travelle's lounge Monday through Wednesday during November. Varieties include piri piri chicken and crispy chickpeas. Sunset to 8 p.m.
Big Star1531 N. Damen Ave. 773-235-4039
The James Beard Award-winning pasty chef and punk rock drummer prepares veggie burgers and samples from his new cookbook, "Brooks Headley's Fancy Desserts." Headley also curates the Wicker Park bar's music for the night and sells signed copies of the book. 6 p.m. No cover.
DRINK
Floridita Pop-Up
Club Lucky1824 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-2300
The Bucktown spot changes its decor, music and drink menu in tribute to the Cuban bar Ernest Hemingway frequented. Sable's head bartender Mike Ryan mixes $8 classic cocktails made with Cana Brava rum, including daiquiris and a mojito. 7-10 p.m. No cover.
DO
Red Bull Art of Can (Free!)
Millennium Park201 E. Randolph St. 312-742-5222
View 30 works created primarily using Red Bull cans at this exhibit, which runs through Nov. 16. Sculptures will also be on display from 10 p.m. to midnight at an afterparty at Headquarters Beercade (213 W. Institute Place), which also features beats from DJ Zebo. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.
Sadsacks and Wisecracks
High Hat Club1920 W. Irving Park Road 773-697-8660
Comedians Jeff Steinbrunner, Tommy McNamara, Chastity Washington and Danny Kallas perform at the North Center bar's weekly series, which combines stand-up, sketch, character performances and comedic music. 8 p.m. $5.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Get tickets for the Brasserie St. Feuillien beer dinner Tuesday at Trenchermen: brownpapertickets.com
Samantha Nelson is a RedEye special contributor.