EAT
Soup & Bread
The Hideout
1354 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-4433
The benefit for Casa Catalina Food Pantry features soups from Celestial Kitchens and Milk & Honey, bread from Publican Quality Meats and a DJ set from Bloodshot Records co-owner Rob Miller. 5:30-8 p.m. Donations accepted.
Make Cheese, Drink Wine
Paired Wine Co.
3325 N. Halsted St. 773-281-5154
Learn how to make fresh mozzarella at this hands-on class, which includes house sparkling and red wines and cheese to take home. 7-10 p.m. $25. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DRINK
Brew U
Dusek's
1227 W. 18th St. 312-526-3851
This six-week beer education series offers a lesson from a different brewery every Wednesday through Feb. 11, kicking off with a class on hops from Lagunitas Brewing Company. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $75.
Revolution Brewery Beer Dinner
Fork
4600 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-751-1500
A four-course dinner featuring herb-roasted salmon with celery root puree and spice-glazed brisket with smoked jalapenos is paired with seasonal and limited releases from the Chicago brewery. 7 p.m. $50.
DO
Fillet of Solo Kick-Off Night (Free!)
Mayne Stage
1328 W. Morse Ave. 773-761-4477
Learn about Chicago's many storytelling nights and hear tales from regular performers at The Moth, Write Club, The Stoop, Chicago Slam Works and other live lit groups. You can also pick up half-price passes for the 18th annual Fillet of Solo festival. 7 p.m. Free.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Score admission to all of Studio Paris' January and February shows with a $100 Winter Lift ticket: studioparisnightclub.com