Duncan Keith Hall of Fame Anniversary Concert & Fundraiser at Joe's Live, New Fall Menus + More Happenings at Lettuce in November

El Clàsico at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

The Bears are on a bye week, so it’s time to swap football for fútbol! Watch Barcelona vs. Madrid live on Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s big screens in the bar area.

• When: Sunday, October 25: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
• Price: Varies
• Details: To celebrate El Clàsico, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is extending its full Happy Hour menu to the weekend and for a full extra hour, so you can enjoy tapas, bites, and sangria specials between brunch and dinner. Whether you’re rooting for Barça or Real Madrid, the best seat in the house is with a pitcher of sangria in hand. Please note: Specials and game will be available in the bar area only and seating is first-come, first-served.

Penelope Bourbon Dinner at Wildfire – Chicago

Join Wildfire in Chicago’s River North for a four-course bourbon dinner featuring Penelope Bourbon, known for its modern approach to blending and finishing American whiskey.

• When: Tuesday, October 27: 6:30 PM 
• Location: Wildfire – Chicago
• Price: $145 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
• What’s included: Four-course dinner featuring Fried Chicken Ballotine & Waffles paired with a Fall-Hattan made with Penelope Bourbon “Wheated,” Berkshire Porchetta paired with Penelope Bourbon “Single Barrel 10 Yr,” along with two additional courses. Ryan Mills, National Brand Ambassador for Penelope Bourbon, will join to share insight into each bourbon pairing.

Summer House Santa Monica’s Annual Chili Cook-Off at Summer House – Lincoln Park

Chicago’s chefs are throwing down at Summer House Santa Monica’s annual Chili Cook-Off! Taste chilis from a lineup of chefs, each one a spin on the classic, inspired by their signature style. Cast your vote for this year’s Chili Champ while watching football on the big screens and enjoying passed appetizers, desserts, cocktails and more. 

• When: Thursday, October 29: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: Summer House – Lincoln Park
• Price: $81 per person, plus tax
• Details: Ticket includes tastings of each chili from chefs from Sushi-san, Gus’ Sip & Dip, The Oakville Grill & Cellar, Bub City, Summer House and Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, along with passed appetizers, a dessert station where you can build-your-own popcorn creation and candy salad, plus signature cocktails, draft beer and select wine pours. Take home a cornbread recipe to recreate at home.

Decker’s Sourdough Bagels Pop-Up at Wildfire – Chicago

Fall weekends call for fresh bagels! Get your hands on Decker’s Sourdough Bagels, the hand-rolled artisan bagels born in the kitchens of Lettuce Entertain You’s Wildfire from Executive Chef Partner Joe Decker’s own aged sourdough starter.

• When: Saturday, October 31, November 7 & November 14: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Where: Wildfire – Chicago
• Price: $3 per bagel, $4 per gluten-free bagel; $16 per half-dozen; $32 per dozen, plus tax (gratuity not included); house-whipped cream cheese: $3.25 – $10.50 each, plus tax; bagel sandwiches: $11.95 – $17.95 each, plus tax; pastries: $3 – $5.25 each, plus tax
• Details: Each artisan bagel is hand-rolled, boiled and baked for a crisp, crusty outside and soft, airy, tangy inside, to pair with the house-whipped cream cheese spreads. Pre-orders begin Tuesday morning before each pop-up. Plus, gluten-free Plain and Everything bagels are now available!

A Night of Nebbiolo Wine Dinner at RPM Italian

Join RPM Italian in exploring the intricacies of one of Italy’s most revered grape varieties: Nebbiolo. 

• When: Wednesday, November 4th: 7:00 PM
• Where: RPM Italian – Chicago
• Price: $200 per person, plus tax and 20% gratuity
• Details: The night will include a tasting progression through some of the producers and regions of Piemonte, including Giuseppe Mascarello, Antoniolo, and Le Piane, alongside new-school producers such as Stefano Occhetti, all from Barolo and Alto Piemonte. A RPM Italian chef-curated menu will accompany the wines.

Wine Passport Series: Beaujolais at Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park

Raise a glass to one of France’s most historic wine regions—Beaujolais, known for its fruity, floral, and lively palate from Gamay grapes—at Mon Ami Gabi’s next Wine Passport Series!

• When: Saturday, November 7: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Where: Mon Ami Gabi – Chicago
• Price: $80 per person, plus tax
• Details: Sip a diverse selection of the region’s wine, poured by purveyors who will share stories and lore behind each label. Alongside wine, the afternoon includes passed hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie and salad stations, and the opportunity to order favorite bottles to enjoy at home. Banquette seating will be available, first-come, first-served.

Duncan Keith Hall of Fame Anniversary Concert & Fundraiser at Joe's Live

• When: Monday, November 9: Doors at 6:00PM, Show at 6:30PM
• Where: Joe's Live at Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont 
• Price: General Admission: Starting at $35 per person, plus tax and service fees; Balcony VIP: Starting at $149 per person, plus tax and service fees.
• Details: Joe's hosts an exclusive event celebrating former Chicago Blackhawks star Duncan Keith, bringing together a Hall of Fame legacy, a custom bourbon release and a live performance by country hitmaker ERNEST. On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Blackhawks’ defenseman’s Hockey Hall of Fame induction, the event marks the return of Keith Relief's live benefit shows, with a portion of proceeds of ticket sales benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana. Attendees will enjoy a live headline performance by country star ERNEST and be among the first to taste Keith's exclusive Angel's Envy single-barrel bourbon, which he hand-selected in partnership with Bub City - Rosemont. 

Flamenco Show & Dinner at Cafe Ba-Ba Reeba!

Enjoy a performance of flamenco over a dinner of paella, tapas, and sangria!

• When: Monday, November 16: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Where: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
• Price: $40 per person, plus cost of your meal and tax (gratuity not included)
• Details: Revel in the featured flamenco troupe’s contemporary take on the classic art form as you enjoy your favorite pintxos, tapas, and beverages from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s full dining menu.

Orin Swift Wine Dinner at Wildfire – Chicago

Join Wildfire in River North for a five-course wine dinner featuring Orin Swift, known for its California wines and distinctive winemaking style.

• When: Wednesday, November 18: 6:30 PM
• Where: Wildfire – Chicago
• Price: $145 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
• Details: Five-course menu will include Butter Poached Langoustine paired with Orin Swift “Blank Stare” Sauvignon Blanc, Chili Rubbed Rack of Wild Boar paired with Orin Swift “Machete” red wine, and three additional courses. Allison Salaba, Market Development Manager for Gallo, will share insights into the wine pairings throughout the evening.