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Cinco de Mayo events, a live podcast recording and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, May 5.

EAT

Cajun Butter Boil Pop-up

Yusho

2853 N. Kedzie St. 773-904-8558

Chef Harold Jurado prepares snow crab legs, mussels with Cajun beer butter, andouille sausage, corn on the cob and potatoes. Tickets include an Asahi draft or housemade soda. 6 p.m. $60. Tickets: yusho-chicago.bpt.me

DRINK

Cinco de Mayo Agave Revolucion

Fulton Market Kitchen

311 N. Sangamon St. 312-733-6900

Bartenders from Bar DeVille, Scofflaw and Bordel mix $8 cocktails using Del Maguey mezcal and 7 Leguas tequila, with guests and a panel of judges voting on the best drinks. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

The Full Shilling Public House

3724 N. Clark St. 773-248-3330

The Wrigleyville bar hosts a drawing for a trip to Cancun, offering additional entries for playing games and checking in on social media. Themed specials include $4 Dos Equis, $3 Tecate and $6 Milagro margaritas. 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover.

Made in Brazil

Celeste

111 W. Hubbard St. 312-828-9000

The monthly celebration of Brazilian culture features a Leblon Cachaca caipirinha class, live music from WillfromBrazil and food specials. 8 p.m. No cover.

DO

Homemade Stories Live

Mayne Stage

1328 W. Morse Ave. 773-381-4554

Catch a live taping of storyteller Shannon Cason’s podcast, which features tales on the theme of growing up and getting old, live music, and a post-show reception. 7 p.m. $12-$15. Tickets: http://www.wbez.org/events

REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY

Follow @PublicHotels on Instagram and share a picture of your mom with hashtag #myiconicmom through Mother’s Day and you’ll be entered to win a two-night stay at the hotel.