National Pie Day, soul food week and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Jan. 23.
EAT
National Pie Day
350 N. State St. 312-755-1700
The River North restaurant celebrates by serving $3.14 slices of pie including cherry, key lime and peanut butter. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Soul Food Week
Big Jones
5347 N. Clark St. 773-275-5725
The Andersonville restaurant’s third annual celebration runs through Thursday, offering special lunch and dinner menus with dishes including black-eyed pea fritters ($8), short rib dumplings ($14-$22) and meatloaf & gravy ($13). 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
DRINK
Chef Paddle Battle
344 N. State St. 773-635-9999
Watch 32 Chicago chefs compete in a ping-pong tournament and bid on dinner packages in a silent auction benefiting Foundations of Music. Buy your ticket in advance and you’ll get a beer from Revolution Brewing. 7-10 p.m. $10. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
‘Eurydice’
2936 N. Southport Ave. 773-935-6875
Promethean Theatre Ensemble presents a version of the Greek Orpheus myth told through the eyes of his doomed bride. 7 p.m. $27; $17 for students. Tickets: prometheantheatre.org/stage/Eurydice
Josh Ritter
1200 W. Randolph St. 312-733-9463
The singer/songwriter performs a solo show primarily focused on trying out new material. $35-$68. 8 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: citywinery.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Seven Lions (130 S. Michigan Ave. 312-880-0130) offers $8 glasses of wine and shareable bites including taleggio grilled cheese at the bar from 3-6 p.m.
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