A sake-soaked dinner, money falling from the sky and more things to do in Chicago on Wednesday, July 22.
EAT
The Iconoclasts of Sake
1960 N. Damen Ave. 773-799-8677
Try seven sakes, mostly from women-run breweries, paired with a six-course meal including asparagus gomae, cucumber salad and sashimi. 8 p.m. $50. Tickets: izakaya-mita.ticketleap.com
DRINK
Tacos & Tequila Cocktail Party
800 W. Washington Blvd. 312-243-1995
Sample Olmeca Altos blanco and reposado straight and in a margarita paired with two of the West Loop bar’s signature tacos. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20. Tickets: mastequila.eventbrite.com
DO
Money Giveaway (Free!)
3179 N. Clark St. 773-665-2100
Try to grab one of 50 paper airplanes with $50 bills attached that Chicago View Magazine’s St. Bernard mascot Charlie will throw off the bank’s roof to celebrate the publication’s second anniversary. 6:30 p.m.
Date Night Wednesdays
Headquarters Beercade
2833 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-665-5660
The Lakeview bar ups your usual date night with two shots, two craft beers, two slices of pizza and complimentary arcade games. 5 p.m. $20.
‘The Third Rail’
1422 W. Irving Park Road 773-799-8506
Chicago comedians explore the issues, candidates and demographics involved in the 2016 presidential election at this monthly show. 8 p.m. $5. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
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