Santa Baby Christmas Bar/Photo: Kailley Lindman Photography
Call to make sure an event has not been cancelled due to unforeseen complications.
1 Santa Baby Christmas Bar (Deuce’s Major League Bar) Social distancing, masks and other precautions are in place, and this holiday bar-based event is going forward, for a cup (or two) of kindness in a dark season. Until January 6
2 Femunch (Azucar) Let the promotional copy tell the story: “For all of Chicago’s depraved dames, lascivious libertines, devious dykes and brazen babes of all kinds, our usual drinking, dining, deviance and debauchery!” January 6
3 Chicago Interracial Singles Meetup (Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant) Meeting, eating and drinking with friends has never posed such challenges than now. Get together for society over good bites and sips. January 12
4 Wine Down Wednesday (Semicolon Bookstore) Buy a book and get a glass of wine… or bring your own. The point is: you should read more and, while you’re at it, cheers! If you want to bring your own book, you can also bring your own bottle. January 13
5 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (TBD) Get to know the people who make your favorite brands. Precautions will be in place, but with all that alcohol flowing, viruses may not have a chance. January 23
Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity, David also writes a weekly food column for Wednesday Journal in Oak Park and is a frequent contributor of food/drink and travel pieces to the Chicago Tribune, Plate Magazine and other publications. David has also contributed chapters to several books, including Street Food Around the World, Street Food, and The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. Contact: dhammond@newcity.com
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