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Wednesday: Eat. Drink. Do.

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Thanksgiving, the Sequel

Markethouse 611 N. Fairbanks Court 312-224-2200

Still dreaming of turkey and cranberries? Stretch that holiday feeling at Heartland 101, where executive chef Scott Walton demonstrates five courses inspired by Thanksgiving leftovers-complete with tips and take-home recipes-and you dine on the results with spirits pairings. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $45. RSVP required.

DRINK

Hop to It

Revolution Brewing 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-2739

Craft beer lovers can sip the latest brew from the local producer-a collaboration with Shedd Aquarium called Penguin Hops, which features hops grown in Shedd's sustainable gardens-and help a good cause, too. For each $5 pint sold, $1 is donated to Shedd's local and global conservation initiatives. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Also available from 2-10 p.m. at Revolution Tap Room (3340 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-588-2267).

Jazz Age

Frontier 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-772-4322

Party like it's 1929 at Speakeasy, which features Prohibition era-themed cocktails as the Templeton rye-based The Outpost ($9) and jazz, funk and soul by L.A.-based singer-saxophonist Marqueal Jordan, who's played with everyone from Aretha Franklin to George Duke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover with password "Dumb Dora."

DO

Down and Dirty

Royal George Theatre 1641 N. Halsted St. 800-982-2787

What's so funny about "50 Shades of Grey?" Find out at the opening night of "Spank! A 50 Shades Parody," a musical satire of the bestselling book written and directed by Jim Millan, whose credits also include "Marijuanalogues with Tommy Chong,""Mythbusters Live" and "The Kids in the Hall." 7:30 p.m. $42.50-$75. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Green Light

The Shrine 2109 S. Wabash Ave. 312-399-2695

To some he's the Evil Genius; to others, he's a hip-hop superhero, but either way, high energy abounds as DJ Green Lantern-who's produced mixtapes and hit singles for Eminem, Lil Wayne and Ludacris, hosts "The Invasion" Sirius radio program and serves as Nas' official tour DJ-hits the decks. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $20; $10 if you text "green" to the number above.

REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY

Audition for "The Next Food Network Star" at an open casting call today at The Westin Michigan Avenue: foodnetworkstarcasting.com.

Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.


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