Matthias Merges at Barcito; Free Honey Butter Fried Chicken; More

RIVER NORTH—Matthias Merges of Yusho will present his signature take on Spanish snacks at Barcito's Amigos of Pintxo event on Monday, Oct. 22, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Seating is available on a first-come first-serve basis and the cost is $25 for unlimited pintxos. A portion of the sales will benefit Common Threads. [EaterWire]

WEST TOWN—Purchase tickets to the Chicago All-Star Blues Revue benefiting Sinai Children's Hospital. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a dessert competition featuring some of Chicago's top chefs and restaurants. [EaterWire]

BUCKTOWN—The first 250 people in the door for the Soul Summit Dance Party at Double Door will get a free piece of chicken from Honey Butter Fried Chicken. The event is free and doors open at 9 p.m. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Celebrate Charlotte Druckman's new book Skirt Steak: Women Chefs on Standing the Heat and Staying in the Kitchen on Thursday, October 25 at Naha. The one-night dinner will benefit Green City Market. Tickets are $135 and can be purchased by calling 312-321-6242. [EaterWire]

[Photo: Barcito]