Holiday markets, ugly sweater decorating and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, Dec. 13.
EAT
Month of Giving Back
1482 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-270-4150
Through Thursday, the Wicker Park restaurant offers a special menu including ramen, an appetizer and a soft drink or beer and donates 10 percent of the proceeds to Leave No Veteran Behind. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. $19.99. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Now Open
1416 S. Michigan Ave. 312-566-9300
The multi-level, 8,000-square-foot South Loop restaurant serves square-cut, thin-crust pizza and classic Italian-American fare including baked clams ($8), stuffed artichokes ($9) and orecchiette in sausage gravy ($16). 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
DRINK
Ugly Sweater Decorating
15 W. Division St. 312-600-9816
Bring your own sweater or RSVP to buy one for $15 and deck it out for a shot at winning prizes from Bell’s Brewery. The Gold Coast bar serves seasonal beers from the Michigan brewery all night including Christmas Ale Scottish ale and bourbon barrel-aged 30th Anniversary Ale imperial stout ($7-$10). 7 p.m. No cover. RSVP: megan@hopsmithtavern.com
DO
The Night Market Before Christmas (Free!)
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
12 S. Michigan Ave. 312-940-3552
More than 30 vendors sell scarves, jewelry, leather goods, soap and more at the second annual event, which also features a food court, two bars serving beer and cocktails, photos with Santa and music from DJ Gloria Vanderbilt. 5-10 p.m. Free.
Foursided Pop-Up (Free!)
201 N. State St. 312-467-0200
The art and framing store sets up shop in The Loop throughout December selling holiday cards, ornaments, jewelry, candles and other gift items. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Jerry’s Sandwiches (5419 N. Clark St. 773-796-3777) offers complimentary 1-ounce samples and $5.50 8-ounce drafts of Lagunitas Dark Swan sour ale and $4 Lagunitas IPA from 4-7 p.m.
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