Guanajuato's Day of the Dead celebration, November 2

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Guanajuato, 1005 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, will offer food specials and specialty cocktails, live music and fun activities including face painting, during its Day of the Dead celebration, 4:30-6 p.m. November 2. Call: 847-242-0501. PHOTO: Guanajuato

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Rewired Pizza Cafe and Bar two-year anniversary specials

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Rewired Pizza Cafe and Bar, 1100 W. Thorndale Ave., will be featuring a host of two-year anniversary specials October 31-November 3 leading up to a special wine tasting highlighting Burke Beverage brands.

Specials will include $2 specials featuring $2 pizza slices; $2 pastries; $2small drip coffee and select $2 shots.

Rewired's big anniversary event, a wine tasting led by Burke Beverage, takes place 5-6:30 p.m. November 3.

Live music by performer Tamila Viola kicks off at 6 p.m. November 3. The regular menu will be available as well as the Thursday Date Night dinner special; $49 for two. The three-course dinner includes choice of appetizer; specialty pizza or pasta, dessert and a select bottle of wine. PHOTO: Courtesy of Rewired

Reservations are recommended. Call: 773-360-1621.

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Pepsico/Manzanita: Day of the Dead grocery giveaway

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Pepsico in support of its Manzanita brand is sponsoring a Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) grocery giveaway in multiple cities that includes Chicago.

For the occasion the company has designed limited-edition packaging available in select cities (Chicago; Dallas/Houston: Los Angeles and Phoenix) and is featuring $100 grocery giveaway.

The product is available in Chicagoland area Cermak Fresh Markets. Participants have until 11:59 p.m. November 3 to upload their photo here.

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Elizabeth Restaurant new tasting menu

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Elizabeth Restaurant4835 N. Western Ave., debuts its new fall tasting menu November 1. Call: 773-681-0651.

Chef Jones' creations include: 

Foie gras tartlet

Pumpkin cannoli 

smoked salmon, with dill

Saguinaccio

smoked apple and mustard

Lamb tartare

wild rice krispie, koji

Oyster

apple, smoked trout roe 

Live diver scallop

daikon, bonito sabon

Stuffed chicken wing

Thai green curry, fish sauce, caramel

BBQ beets

venison garnum, coconut

Duck

almond, zernina, lions mane

Lamb

shiso, turnip

Black raspberry and cocoa nib ice cream sandwich

Bamboo rice pudding

laneh, hazelnut, mugolio

Smoked strawberry, toaster lavender, black kiwi

Banana Foster tartlet, fig miso, Thai banana

Last Word pâte de Fruit

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Rainbow Cone opening in Harwood Heights, Oct. 28

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The Original Rainbow Cone is opening inside the Buona Beef at 7343 W. Lawrence Ave. Harwood Heights.

A ribbon cutting takes plane noon October 28. Free food samples and cones will be given out. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. daily. More details.

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Deuce's Halloween party, October 28

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Deuce's, 3505 N. Clark St, Halloween party, 10 p.m. October 28.

Must be 21 and over with valid government ID. More details and tickets available here.

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Morgan's on Fulton Halloween bash, October 28

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Morgan's on Fulton, 952 W. Fulton Market, is taking a new approach to Halloween with its new wave celebration, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. October 28.

Morgan's event include a new wave karaoke lounge; burlesque performance and synth centric dance party on the glass enclosed rooftop.

Tickets include entry, complimentary alcoholic beverage; passed bites and welcome cocktail. Purchase here. Call: 312-374-3686.

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Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl

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Chicago Twenty something presents a Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl takes place 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. October 29. Must be 21 and over.  More details and tickets here.

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Timothy O'Toole's suburban Halloween bus crawl and costume party, October 29

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Timothy O'Toole's is hosting a three-pub Halloween-themed bus crawl of it's suburban locations October 29, kicking off 7:45 p.m. at its Villa Park location, 10 W. Grand Ave. (947-979-0600)). 

From there the crawl heads to Gurnee, 5572 Grand Ave.(847-249-080o) landing at its final destination in Libertyville, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave. (847-984-2599).

A costume party will be held from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the 412 Room at the Libertyville location. A best costume winner and best dressed couple competition will be held. 

One grand prize winner will receive a Timothy O'Toole's gift card valued at $1000. The best dressed couple will be awarded a $200 cash prize. Winners will be announced at the stroke of midnight.

Pub crawl bus tickets can be purchased online . Libertyville locals can join in the bewitching hour of fun for a $5 cover charge at the door. 

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Hard Rock Cafe's Monsters Ball, October 29

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Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario,  Second Annual Monsters Ball, 9 p.m. October 29. More details and tickets here. 

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Crawl-O-Ween, October 28 in Rosemont

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It's boo and brew time during the Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District's Crawl-O-Ween, 6-10 p.m.  October 28 at participating bars.

There's also the opportunity to win the mystery Rosemont prize. More details and tickets available here. 

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Central Park Bar scares up some Halloween fun

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Central Park Bar, 2924 N. Central Park Ave., hosts a one-year anniversary Halloween costume party 8 p.m. October 29. 

Drink specials, priced $5, include: that include: Frozen Spiced Latte (Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey, Maplewood Coffee Liqueur, oat milk, cookie syrup, and a cinnamon stick) and other activities such as photo both will be available. 

DJZZZosma will be spinning tunes. Guests are encouraged to come in costume. A photo both will be available to capture patrons at their scary best. Prizes will be awarded for best costume. PHOTO: Megan Osterhout

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Chipotle's Boorito event returns

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Boorito for Chipotle Rewards customers is back for the first time since October 2019. Customers who come into Chipotle Mexican Grill (participating locations) 3 p.m. to closing October 31 will receive a complimentary $6 entree. There will be other prize giveaways as well. 

Not a rewards member there's still time to become one. More details and registration available here.here.

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Bar Roma thinks pink for October

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Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark, is featuring the Thyme Off cocktail (housemade thyme-cello, pomegranate and prosecco; $13 for the month of Ocotber.

A portion of the proceeds benefiting the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation's "Chicago's In Good Taste" campaign. Call: 773-942-7572.

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Le Sud's pink cheer for breast cancer awareness

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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen's, 2301 W. Roscoe St., drink of he month is the "Pretty In Pink" martini (plum brandy, Earl Grey tea, fresh lemon, simple syrup, Bailey's Irish cream and egg white ($15).

The cocktail is available through October 31. Proceeds will benefit the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation. 

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Boos and Booze Halloween bar crawl

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The Boos and Booze Halloween Crawl in Wicker Park, 2-10 p.m. October 30. Meet at Headquarters Beercade, 213 W. Institute Place.

Bar lineup: Robey Hotel; Chop Shop; Nick's beer garden; Whiskey Business and Standard Bar. An after party will be held at Distrtk bar.  More details.

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The Chocolate Sanctuary "Lord of the Rings," October dinner October 26-27 only

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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, serves up a robust October Lord of the Rings themed dinner 6 p.m. October 26-27.

The menu includes: baked brie topped with apple, date and pumpkin chutney paired with pumpkin ale; raspberry arugula salad paired with mead; Sam's stew (beef and rabbit stew with onion, and potatoes in red wine broth with garlic mashed potatoes with taters, pictured) paired with Pinot Noir and honey lavender cake paired with coffee service.

Set menu, no substitutions. Reservations available here. Call: 224-944-0808.

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Pub in the Park event in Lake of the Hills, Oct 15

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Pub in the Park, featuring 40 Brewers; 80 beer samples; food trucks and dueling pianos in support of Cub Fans Helping Cub Fans, takes place 4-7:30 p.m., October 15, Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Rd., Lake in the Hills.

Some Cubs players will be on hand with photo op sessions available. Proceeds benefit People for Parks Foundation and Cub 400: Cubs Fans Helping Cubs Fans. 

VIP Admission at 3 p.m. Must be 21 and older to attend. More details and tickets here.

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Trivia Night @Whiskey Business, October 19

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Whiskey Business, 1367 Milwaukee Ave., hosts Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. October 19. Sonal Aggarwal plays host for the trivia event. 

Winning prizes include a $250 Visa card. Raffles for prizes that include items from Avondale Bowl, Girl and the Goat;  and Lou Malnati's will be held as well.

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Lou Malnati's launches another limited time only menu item

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Lou Malnati's is introducing the Lou's white pizza: mushrooms, spinach mix and red onions with Louie cream sauce (a family recipe) for a limited time. 

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Chicago Secret Loop Food tours

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Pick your date for Chicago Secret Loop Food tours, taking place in October. Tours start at 11:30 a.m. and depart from 521 S. Dearborn. For ages 18 and older. More details and tickets available here.

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Culinary Fight Fest @McCormick Place, October 15

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Chef Paul Young, host of Kids Culinary Fight Club, is the emcee for the event taking place 5-9 p.m. October 15, McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, 2301 S. King Dr. 

Chef Devon Rosenblatt from Ohio joins as the battle gets underway. More details and tickets for Culinary Fight Fest: The Final Plate available here.

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Olive Fest and Live Music Wednesday @Prairie Moon Restaurant, Evanston

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Prairie Moon Restaurant, 1635 Chicago Ave., Evanston, Olive Fest event, inspired by Olive Fest at Mission San Jose in California take place this week. Upcoming dates are October 11 and 18.

In addition the eatery is is now featuring live music Wednesday. Tickets are $. All funds go to support for the artists. Wednesday hours have been expanded to 3-11 p.m. Performances are 9-11 p.m.  Call: 847-864-8328.

The October lineup:

October 12: Chad McCullough Organ Quartet

October 19: Juli Wood Trio

October 26: Steve Knight Trio.

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Timothy O’Toole’s Toppling Goliath Beer Tasting, October 19

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Timothy O'Toole's, 622 N. Fairbanks CT., is hosting a Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., event 6-8 p.m. October 19 More details and tickets available here. Call: 312-642-0700.

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Cooking Up a Cure @Theater on the Lake, October 27

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Chicago area chefs join forces for Cooking Up a Cure, an event in support of scleroderma, 5:30 p.m. October 27, Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. Lake Shore Dr.

Participating establishments include but are not limited to: White Oak Gourmet, Katherine Anne Confections, Prime & Provisions,  Few Spirits, Begyle Brewing Co., North Shore Distillery, Stone Brewing Co., Candid Wines, Francois Frankie, Banyon Ko, Theater on the Lake, Vistro Prime, Takito Street, Chief O’Neill’s and Carol’s Cookies.

General admission tickets are $125. VIP tickets and VIP Tables for eight available. Register and purchase tickets here. 

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for VIP ticket holders; 6:30 p.m. for general admission. Call: 312-660-1131.

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