Barrel-aged brews, a jewelry pop-up shop and more things to do on Thursday, Feb. 12.
EAT
Love is Sweet
Blokes & Birds Public House and Karaoke Lounge
3343 N. Clark St. 773-472-5252
Wedding blog Native and Posh hosts a tasting of desserts from Penthouse Sweets, GBD Cakes and Sweets and other vendors. Tickets include appetizers and a drink and benefit Brides Against Breast Cancer. 6-9 p.m. $35; $60 per couple. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DRINK
Stupid Cupid Pub Crawl
6705 N. Northwest Highway 773-774-6170
Crawl to five bars including Firewater Saloon and Emerald Isle at the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce's third annual event, which includes drink specials, appetizers and a raffle. 6-11 p.m. $25.
Oak & Iron IV: A Bounty of Barrel-Aged Beers
1938 W. Division St. 773-235-1006
Costumes are encouraged at the fourth annual bash, which features fantasy movie screenings, a set from local band Rabble Rabble and limited brews on tap including Founders Backwoods Bastard scotch ale and Avery Samael's oak-aged ale. 6 p.m. No cover.
DO
J'adore February (Free!)
660 N. State St. 312-202-6050
Have cocktails and small bites while shopping jewelry and handbags from local designers Glamrocks, Brynn Capella and Mashallah. 6-9 p.m. Free. RSVP recommended: rsvp@fashionista-chicago.com
Fishbowl
851 W. Belmont Ave. 773-697-9693
Improv group Sight Unseen hosts this weekly show where the theater's improv students take the stage with their teachers and Annoyance performers. 8 p.m. $5-$8. Tickets: theannoyance.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Stay tuned for the reveal of the Top 4 for RedEye's Best Bartender 2015 on Friday: redeyechicago.com/bartender