A wine stroll, a beer tasting, a Cubs photo exhibit and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 22.
EAT
Ale Syndicate Beer Dinner
1804 W. Division St. 773-772-6656
A five-course dinner includes pairings from the Chicago brewery such as jambalaya and grits with Baptiste blood orange saison and pecan pie with Richie imperial porter. 7-10 p.m. $75. Reservations required.
DRINK
Lincoln Park Uncorked
2464 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-880-5200
Pick up a glass and tasting guide then stroll to local businesses, including Burnt City Brewing, Red Lion Pub and Mon Ami Gabi, for wine samples and bites at the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce’s annual event. 6-9 p.m. $40-$50. Tickets: lincolnparkchamber.com/event/uncorked
Beer Tasting Fundraiser
910 W. Buena Ave. 773-878-2492
Try more than 100 beers from breweries including 5 Rabbit Cerveceria and Begyle Brewing Co. at the ninth annual benefit for Swedish Covenant Hospital. Appetizers are included, and you can enter a raffle awarding prizes from the breweries. 7-10 p.m. $40-$45. Tickets: schbeertasting.brownpapertickets.com
DO
Faces of Tibet (Free!)
18 E. Bellevue Place 312-642-3400
Snack on complimentary appetizers while viewing photographs by local artist Larry K. Snider, who will be mingling with visitors and explaining his work. The art will also be available for sale. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Reservations required: larryksnider@mac.com
Searching for the Pink Poodle: Life With the Cubs ’96-’99 (Free!)
3740 N. Clark St. 773-549-2050
The Wrigleyville bar displays 35 behind-the-scenes photos taken by sports photographer Andie Giafaglione while Cubs organist Gary Pressy performs. 6 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Freestyle Food & Drink (660 N. State St. 312-202-6050) offers half-price beer, call cocktails and house red and white wines from 4-7 p.m.
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