A barbecue pop-up shop at Willis Tower, Restaurant Giving Week and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Feb. 22.
EAT
Chicago Restaurant Giving Week
Various locations
Donate $5 to local charities fighting hunger through foodrescue.io and you’ll receive an email that can be used at a participating restaurant through Sunday to redeem a treat, such as a cocktail at Parson’s Chicken & Fish (2952 W. Armitage Ave. 773-384-3333) or a salad at Farmer’s Fridge (various locations). Check restaurantgivingweek.org for the full list.
Q-BBQ Pop-Up Restaurant
233 S. Wacker Drive
The fast-casual chain sets up shop in the Loop through Friday serving pulled pork or chicken and chopped brisket in sandwiches ($6.99) or plates ($8-$11) that come with two sides such as barbecue baked beans or cornbread. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
DRINK
Tommy Lansaw Cocktail Class
1500 N. Clybourn Ave. 312-475-9661
The Wood beverage director and finalist in RedEye’s Best Bartender 2015 competition demonstrates how to make variations on classic gin-based cocktail The Last Word. 6-7 p.m. $10. Registration required: eventbrite.com
DO
‘The Awake’
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-857-6406
First Floor Theater presents the Chicago premiere of Ken Urban’s play, which moves between dreams and waking life to explore America’s culture of fear. 8 p.m. $10-$20. Tickets: firstfloortheater.com
LezPlay Film Festival
3914 N. Clark St. 800-737-0984
See the Chicago premiere of eight short films with lesbian characters or themes that are written or directed by women followed by a talkback. 7:30 p.m. $10. Tickets: pridefilmsandplays.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Get a teacup filled with boozy punch made with Rare Tea Cellar green tea accompanied by a lemon teacake ($8) from 4-6 p.m. at Nico Osteria (1015 N. Rush St. 312-994-7100).
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