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Opera with a Twist
Where: Faith & Whiskey
An open bar is cause for celebration. This one comes with vibrato courtesy Chicago Opera Theater singers, plus appetizers. Cost: $30-$40: tickets.chicagooperatheater.org
'Sex and the City' trivia
Where: Ginger's Ale House
What was Carrie wearing when she first met Mr. Big? Who caught Miranda kissing Steve in the closet? Boast your brain power solo or with a team at this benefit for theater company Project 891. 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5.
Love Fest
Where: Holiday Club
They call themselves Nerds at Heart. And whether you’re gay or straight, they want to help you find love. Meet gay singles (Tuesday) and straights (Wednesday) over board games and trivia. Cost: $20-$25: nerdsatheart.com
Half-price pizzas
Where: Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Wash down budget-minded pizza with half-price glasses of wine. Dine-in only. 4:30 p.m. Cost: Prices vary.
‘Saturday Night Fever’
Where: Music Box
See John Badham’s 1977 disco flick starring John Travolta in tight pants. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis, rock critics and hosts of WBEZ-FM 91.5 “Sound Opinions,” host. Cost: $8-$10: soundopinions.org
A Stroll through the Gallery
Where: Primitive Art Works Gallery
Happy hour gets an upgrade at this Vital Bridges benefit with chefs Michael Sheerin (Blackbird), Andrew Zimmerman (Sepia) and others. Includes appetizers and drinks. 6 p.m. Cost: $100. RSVP required: vitalbridges.org
Valentine’s deals
Where: Geja’s Cafe
Love is already in the air at this Lincoln Park stalwart, offering live music and keepsake photos every night, plus special deals such as free carriage rides with dinner (Wednesday) and a prix-fixe menu (Saturday-Sunday). 5 p.m. Cost: Prices vary.
Chinese New Year
Where: Sunda
Toast the Year of the Tiger with a prix-fixe menu of traditional Chinese fare served family style with sides and dessert. 5 p.m. Through Feb. 15. Cost: $45.
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Flirting for Disaster
Where: Close Up 2
Network with other young professionals while raising funds for the American Red Cross. Includes appetizers and a Remy Cognac tasting, live jazz, tarot card readings and a raffle. 6 p.m. Cost: $20-$25: flirtingfordisaster.com
Chocolate and Beer
Where: Fizz Bar & Grill
Celebrate a match made in heaven: beer and chocolate, or wine and chocolate. Or both. Each pairing costs $10 and includes small pours with chocolates. 6 p.m.
Cooking class
Where: Sabor Saveur
Prep for Valentine’s Day with chef Yanitzin Sanchez, who demonstrates how to make lobster enchiladas and more. Get samples and two champagne cocktails, plus a 25 percent dining discount if you stick around after class. 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25. RSVP recommended.
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Sandra Bernhard
Where: Lakeshore Theater
Need an antidote to the sticky sweetness of Valentine’s Day? Here’s a lady who could help. See the comedian and singer, known for her brusque edge, perform a solo show. 8 p.m. Through Sunday. Cost: $46.
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Rebecca Palmore is the Metromix events producer. rkpalmore@tribune.com
