EAT
Vegan Pizza and Beer Dinner
Dimo’s Pizza 1615 N. Damen Ave. 773-525-4580
The classic pairing—pizza and beer—gets an update with vegan slices served with Ale Asylum brews. One of the four courses includes a glass of Hopalicious paired with pizza featuring roasted root vegetables, Thai basil and spicy curry sauce. 7-9 p.m. $40-$45. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/621493
Earth Day Promotion
Modern Asian Kitchen 1942 W. Division St. 773-772-6251
Satisfy both your appetite and your desire to improve the planet: Order the organic and locally sourced signature Chicken Wangs—yes, “Wangs”—or falafel with wing sauce ($5-$9) and the restaurant donates partial proceeds to the Rebuilding Exchange, a market for reclaimed building materials diverted from landfills. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
DRINK
Danny Masterson DJ Set
Ay Chiwowa 311 W. Chicago Ave. 312-643-3200
Shake it with the actor best known for “That ’70s Show” and “Men at Work,” who spins ’80s and ’90s hits as DJ Mom Jeans. Refresh yourself with $5 Ay Margaritas, Coronas and Maestro Dobel tequila shots and—if you’re hungry—tortas. 10 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
Earth Day Wine Flights
D.O.C. Wine Bar 2602 N. Clark St. 773-883-5101
Celebrate both Earth Day and the time of year when golden mustard blooms in the Napa vineyards with hosted Pinnacle Wines tastings (6-7:30 p.m.) and two $12 certified organic wine flights: Green with Envy (three whites) and Sustainable (three reds). 5 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
DO
Pompeya
Empty Bottle 1035 N. Western Ave. 773-276-3600
The indie pop band from Moscow fuses ’70s disco-funk, ’80s New Wave and ’90s indie rock to create an upbeat modern sound. Brooklyn groups Leverage Models (a danceable, futuristic soul band featuring Shannon Fields of Stars Like Fleas) and Curtin (a mellow rock duo) open the show. 8:30 p.m. $8-$10. Tickets: emptybottle.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Through May 2, bring your receipt from any of seven Lakeview Mexican restaurants to the Central Lakeview Merchants Association and take home a free pinata: chicagoview.net/#!newsroom/c1hhs
Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.
