EAT
Thanksgiving, the Sequel
Markethouse 611 N. Fairbanks Court 312-224-2200
Still dreaming of turkey and cranberries? Stretch that holiday feeling at Heartland 101, where executive chef Scott Walton demonstrates five courses inspired by Thanksgiving leftovers—complete with tips and take-home recipes—and you dine on the results with spirits pairings. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $45. RSVP required.
DRINK
Hop to It
Revolution Brewing 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-2739
Craft beer lovers can sip the latest brew from the local producer—a collaboration with Shedd Aquarium called Penguin Hops, which features hops grown in Shedd's sustainable gardens—and help a good cause, too. For each $5 pint sold, $1 is donated to Shedd's local and global conservation initiatives. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Also available from 2-10 p.m. at Revolution Tap Room (3340 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-588-2267).
Jazz Age
Frontier 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-772-4322
Party like it's 1929 at Speakeasy, which features Prohibition era-themed cocktails as the Templeton rye-based The Outpost ($9) and jazz, funk and soul by L.A.-based singer-saxophonist Marqueal Jordan, who's played with everyone from Aretha Franklin to George Duke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover with password "Dumb Dora."
DO
Down and Dirty
Royal George Theatre 1641 N. Halsted St. 800-982-2787
What's so funny about "50 Shades of Grey?" Find out at the opening night of "Spank! A 50 Shades Parody," a musical satire of the bestselling book written and directed by Jim Millan, whose credits also include "Marijuanalogues with Tommy Chong," "Mythbusters Live" and "The Kids in the Hall." 7:30 p.m. $42.50-$75. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.
Green Light
The Shrine 2109 S. Wabash Ave. 312-399-2695
To some he's the Evil Genius; to others, he's a hip-hop superhero, but either way, high energy abounds as DJ Green Lantern—who's produced mixtapes and hit singles for Eminem, Lil Wayne and Ludacris, hosts "The Invasion" Sirius radio program and serves as Nas' official tour DJ—hits the decks. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $20; $10 if you text "green" to the number above.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Audition for "The Next Food Network Star" at an open casting call today at The Westin Michigan Avenue: foodnetworkstarcasting.com.
Julia Borcherts is a RedEye special contributor.
