EAT
Now Open
GRK Greek Kitchen
111 W. Monroe St. 312-877-5070
The fast casual chain opened its third location in the Loop on Dec. 8, serving falafel, spit-fired lamb, spanakopita, hummus and Greek salad. This outpost also offers imported Greek yogurt with fruit, granola, honey and other toppings. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
DRINK
Beer Bash
Lagunitas Chicago Taproom
2701 W. 17th St. 773-522-1347
A benefit for Easter Seals includes dinner from Pilsen's Honky Tonk BBQ and a raffle for iPads and gift cards. Buy a Lagunitas beer for $5 at the proceeds will also go to the nonprofit. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $35. Tickets: easterseals.com
Holiday Scotch Tasting
Fountainhead
1970 W. Montrose Ave. 773-697-8204
Try the new release of Black Bottle scotch plus seven other rare whiskey varieties, including 18-year-old Bunnahabhain and Deanston Virgin Oak paired with snacks from chef Cleetus Friedman. Peter Wilkins of International Beverage Company leads the tasting. 7 p.m. $30. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
12 Beers of Christmas
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
41 E. Superior St. 312-266-0400
The Streeterville bar serves a dozen seasonal brews-including Two Brothers Peppermint Bark porter and Port Brewing Santa's Little Helper imperial stout-and hosts a Santa photo booth and cookie-decorating station. 5:30 p.m. No cover.
DO
'Desperate Dolls'
Strawdog Theatre Company
3829 N. Broadway 866-811-4111
See the world premiere of Darren Callahan's play about a filmmaker in 1968 Hollywood trying to create female-led indie movies and an agent who turns his stars' dreams into a twisted nightmare. 8 p.m. $15. Tickets: strawdog.org
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Make a reservation to try the six-course holiday tasting menu at MK from Dec. 17-30: 312-482-9179