'Fifty Shades of Shakespeare,' wine tasting and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Feb. 9.
EAT
Now Open
535 N. Michigan Ave. 312-955-3100
Executive chef John Caputo of Bin 36 serves Italian fare including handmade squid ink pasta with grilled calamari ($19), house-smoked swordfish carpaccio ($15) and salumi and cheese platters ($23). The restaurant and bar also features a bakery offering pastries, breads and coffee. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
DRINK
Moritat Record Release Show
1035 N. Western Ave. 773-276-3600
The Chicago rock band celebrates the release of their EP "High Plus Tight" with a concert featuring performances from Chandeliers and Gel Set. DryHop Brewers pours a High Plus Tight IPA designed for the band ($5.50), plus three other beers. 9 p.m. No cover.
An Evening with Elisabetta and the Wines of Montenidoli
1035 W. Lake St. 312-226-5300
The progressive wine dinner begins with a talk with Italian wine producer Elisabetta Fagiuoli and then moves to La Sirena Clandestina for a five-course dinner with Montenidoli wines. 6:30 p.m. $65. RSVP by phone required.
DO
'Red Bud'
1802 W. Berenice Ave. 773-698-7389
See the U.S. premiere of Brett Neveu's play about a group of friends trying to relive past glories by taking a trip to a championship motocross race. 7:30 p.m. $15-$23. Tickets: signalensemble.com
'Fifty Shades of Shakespeare'
1638 W. Belmont Ave. 773-828-5055
The audience picks which of four actors plays each role in 11 of the bard's sexiest scenes performed as part of Rediscover Theatre's exploration of gender roles, kink and relationships. 7:30 p.m. $10. Tickets: rediscovertheatre.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
RSVP for private social club Birch Road Cellar's open house Feb. 25-26 by emailing openhouse@birchroadcellar.com.