1
Uncorked Wine Festival
(Museum of Science and Industry)
Okay, we admit that the Museum of Science and Industry doesn’t have much in common with a wine bar, but it’s a cool place to sample the over one-hundred wines offered amidst exhibits like “The Art of the Brick” and the “Dark Universe.”
April 16
2
2022 Chicagoland Brewpub & Microbrewery Shootout
(Metropolitan Brewing)
The twenty-third year of an event which kicked off last century. What sets this “shootout” apart from others is that brewpubs will serve food-and-drink pairings, so that you can get some ballast in the belly as you sail through all those suds.
April 23
3
Mexico in a Bottle
(Logan Square Auditorium)
If you’re still wondering why everyone is talking about Mezcal, try this two-step approach: 1) walk out of your cave; and 2) go to this event, which will introduce you to several dozen mezcals and, this year, other Mexican spirits including rums and whiskies.
April 24
4
Run for Rosé
(Bottles Up)
It’s a 5K run, or walk, or skip. You pick your starting time, end up at a bar, and then drink rosé wine for the rest of the day. It’s called exercise; you should try it.
April 24
5
Chicago Rum Festival
(Logan Square Auditorium)
For a mere $70, you can grab a ticket that will give you five-and-a-half hours of rum tasting, seminars and a signature cup. Yo-ho-ho and a bottle, er, signature cup of the good stuff.
April 30
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