Dine Out for Equality & Nia Wine Soiree Tonight; More

VARIOUS LOCATIONS—A number of restaurants around the city, including Taverna 750, Hearty, Magnolia Cafe, Socca, Vincent and Yoshi's Cafe, will donate a portion of sales tonight to Equality Illinois during the Dining Out for Equality Event. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—There are still spots for tonight's 6:30 wine soiree at Nia (805 W. Randolph). For $25 at the door, taste through a number of Greek wines, have some nibbles and even buy selections to take away. Participants who stay for dinner can take 20 percent off their bill. [EaterWire]

LAKEVIEW—Socca is bringing back $10 lobster night on Oct. 24. Get a whole butter-poached Maine lobster for $10, sides are extra. It will sell out again. Call 773-248-1155 to reserve. [EaterWire]

FULTON MARKET—Reading this interview with 13-year-old food fan Jack Flaharty, who spends time cooking in the kitchen at Moto and iNG, just shows you're never too young to start pursuing your dream. [Grub Street]

BEER TOUR—Get your tickets ($60) now for the Nov. 3 Gapers Block Microbrewery Crawl that takes you to Metropolitan Brewing, Half Acre, Begyle Brewing, a quick pop by Koval Distillery and than end up at Gannon's Pub. [EaterWire]