How will you ring in Earth Hour, the worldwide event where businesses, governments and organizations turn off their lights Saturday for one hour to raise awareness about climate change?
Several bars and restaurants are offering ways to celebrate in Chicago, one of the “key cities” participating.
The event promotion is a partnership of the World Wildlife Fund, ComEd, the City of Chicago and Leo Burnett.
If you’re participating at home, turn off your lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
A few of the establishments offering Earth Hour deals and events Saturday:
Weather Mark Tavern
The bar turns off its lights and shuts down the kitchen for an hour. Arrive in time to order dinner and dine in the dark. 8:30 p.m. 1503 S. Michigan Ave. 312-588-0230.
C-View
The River North bar shuts the lights off for several hours. Sip $10 themed cocktails by candlelight. 8:30 p.m. 166 E. Superior St. Affinia Chicago Hotel 312-523-0923.
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse Chicago
The restaurant will feature a specialty cocktail called Evening Shade, a mix of Grey goose, Canton Ginger Liquor and Grand Marnier ($10). 33 W. Kinzie St. 312-222-9200
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
Enjoy Base Bar’s Earth Hour specials by candelabra with deals on dark beer such as Guinness and Peak Organic Amber Ale. 8:30 p.m. 230 N. Michigan Ave. 312-345-1000.
Cityscape Bar
The bar will be turning off the lights for Earth Hour and offering drink specials all day. 350 W. Mart Center Dr. 312-836-5000
