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Friday, April 20th

Midnight at The Logan: Battle Royal
April 20th and April 21st,
See the Chicago premiere of Battle Royale at The Logan with $7 drink specials all night long. 2646 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL; event website

Sunday, April 22nd

Celebrate Earth Day with Magnolia Bakery
April 22nd
Magnolia Bakery will be offering a customized Earth Day cupcakes as well as giving away free eco-tote bags to any customer purchasing 6 or more of these inspired treats. $1 of the price of each cupcake will go directly to the Active Transportation Alliance Available. Available in store on the day of or pre-ordered prior to Sunday $3.50 108 North State Street, Chicago IL; event website

Monday April 23rd

Roka Akor Hoops For Hunger
April 23rd, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Help fight hunger at this cocktail event benefitting the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Chicago Bulls charities. Guests will enjoy small plates from Chef Ce Bian's menu ranging from Robata grilled scallops and signature maki platters. Appearances by former Bulls players as well as a silent auction round out the program. $50-65 456 North Clark Street, Chicago IL; event website

Wednesday April 25th

BBQ Brisket Burger at 25 Degrees to celebrate National BBQ Month
April 25th to May 5th
Dos Equis celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Taquero Fusion and Chefs Salvador Alcazar and Evelyn Arroyo. Enjoy tasty taco creations of hog ear and tongue, bird gizzards, grasshopper and wild hare. On April 25 check out the Dos Equis Facebook page for a map of taco locales. Prices Vary event website

Upcoming Events

Purple Asparagus Hosts Cooking Class for Kids
May 5th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Purple Asparagus, a non-profit dedicated to educating children on healthy eating, and Epicurious team up to host a kid-friendly cooking class at the Chicago Illuminating Company. Melissa Graham, Head Spear of Purple Asparagus and Let's Move chef, and Epicurious editor-in-chief Tanya Steel, author of Real Food for Healthy Kids, demonstrate healthy breakfasts, lunches, and desserts kids love. $25/adult (includes two free kids) 19 East 21st Street, Chicago IL; event website

BBQ Brisket Burger at 25 Degrees to celebrate National BBQ Month
The Month of May
Celebrate National BBQ month with River North's popular burger joint, 25 Degrees, with the limited edition BBQ Brisket Burger. This slow cooked BBQ brisket and sirloin patty topped with Cardona cheese, crispy fried onions, pickles, arugula, and special pineapple BBQ sauce on a signature bun, will be offered all month long. Pair this burger with seasonal cocktails and new happy hour snack items. $12/burger. 736 North Clark Street, Chicago IL; event website

National Burger Month at RJ Grunts
The Month of May
Honor National Burger Month with RJ Grunts. Each week during the month of May, RJ Grunts will feature a different burger created by various Lettuce Entertain You chefs from around Chicago. 2056 North Lincoln Park West, Chicago IL; event website