Ana Bolotin

Survival of the Fittest: Fend off the weeknight doldrums with a very special evening of stiff drinks and equally stiff competition as Krem bar hosts the 11th Finlandia Cup tonight; area bartenders will compete against each other in cocktail concoction, and you will consume the mixological fruits of their labor.... continue reading on Chicagoist

Political Shenanigans It’s pretty much impossible to go anywhere without hearing one of three names on the tips of the public’s tongues: Obama, Palin, and McCain. Mostly it’s tedious conversation, so why not take a break from the serious (-ly frustrating) debates with your neighbors and have a laugh at... continue reading on Chicagoist

Good, Clean Fun New cold weather got you yearning for some quirky indoor activities? Bask in the threefold autumnal delight of the Chicago Children’s Museum’s celebration of probably the greatest underdog story ever, Corduroy: watch the CCM’s free production of “Corduroy - The Musical,” relive the brighter moments of your... continue reading on Chicagoist

Lectures In tonight’s installment of the Chicago History Museum’s Chicago Treasures interview / conversation series, former Steppenwolf player and 40-Year-Old Virgin crazy kinky boss lady Jane Lynch, hosts a little storytelling session about starting her career in Chicago and what effect the city had on her successes. 7 p.m., 1601... continue reading on Chicagoist

Food The Chopping Block hosts a battle of the reality show chefs tonight as Hell's Kitchen's Rock Harper takes on Top Chef: Chicago champ Stephanie Izard. We spoke with Rock at Gourmet Chicago over the weekend and he said it looks to be an Iron Chef-style challenge. Proceeds benefit The... continue reading on Chicagoist