EAT
TASTY TEQUILA
Salud Tequila Lounge, 1471 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-235-5577
Expand your tequila knowledge beyond shots and margaritas at this Wicker Park restaurant's three-course dinner, which includes samples and cocktails from Partida Tequila, plus a presentation on the spirit. $45, 7:30 p.m. RSVP recommended.
DRINK
WINE DOWN
Quartino, 626 N. State St. 312-698-5000
The restaurant's monthly wine bash includes vino from California's Oak Grove Reserve Wines paired with seasonal fare including grilled zucchini, bruschetta, Neapolitan pizza and olives. If you taste something you like, you can take home a bottle for $10. 7-9 p.m. $20
DO
MUSIC MEN
The Riverfront Theater, 650 W. Chicago Ave. 888-556-9484
The theater kicks off its 2012 season with a performance of Irish music and dancing by The Twelve Tenors. Lou Manfredini of WGN-AM 720's "Mr. Fix It" joins the group for a few songs. $35-$90, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: riverfronttheater.com.
RUN AWAY TO THE CIRCUS
Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave.312-595-7437
Definitely not just for kids, "Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon" features amazing feats of tumbling, juggling and balancing, plus a daredevil motorcycle troupe. $15.50-$29.50. 2, 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com/shanghai.
Free! TEA TIME
Adagio Teas, 617 N. State St. 312-698-9773
Sarah Rose reads from her book "For All the Tea in China: How England Stole the World's Favorite Drink and Changed History." The story may cause cravings, so there will be plenty of tea to sample. 6 p.m.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Up Comedy Club gets romantic with "Sex, Love and the Second City," which runs through Aug. 28. Tickets: upcomedyclub.com
