Food & Drink Events: Ladies Of Butchery, Urban Agriculture Film And Gathering

By Melissa McEwen in Food on Apr 13, 2015 6:35PM

Looking for something good to eat or drink this week? We’ve got you covered.

Tuesday, April 14

Parachute's Matty Colston at CH Distillery

CH Distillery (564 W. Randolph St.)

8:00 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Drop by CH Distillery to enjoy two special cocktails from Matty Colston of the critically-acclaimed Parachute. Each is $11.

Saturday, April 18

Ladies of Butchery

Chopping Block - Merchandise Mart (222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, #107)

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Kari Underly, butcher and author of The Art of Beef Cutting, and Cathy Barrow, author of Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical Pantry, will demo the art of pork shoulder butchery and sausage making. Grab a ticket for $40.

Advocates for Urban Agriculture Spring Gathering

Kilbourn Park Fieldhouse (3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.)

12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a screening of Tierralismo, a documentary on urban gardening and farming in Cuba, as well as a panel discussion with the filmmakers and local neighborhood-based urban agriculture groups. Bring a dish for a potluck lunch and also enjoy tours of the gardens and greenhouse.

Looking for more to do? Check out our monthly event guide.