Xoco's Gray Day Deal; The Barrelhouse Flat Mardi Gras

RIVER NORTH— Head to Xoco tonight for their "gray day deal" and get a Short Rib Caldo plus a churro for $10. [Twitter]

LINCOLN PARK— Still looking for something to do tonight for Mardi Gras? Head to The Barrelhouse Flat where they will be serving up New Orleans style cocktails like the French 75 and Pimm's Cup, along with Fried Oyster Po' Boys and Fat Tuesday Poutine. [Eaterwire]

WICKER PARK— The Southern is hosting their Mardi Gras party tonight (along with these fine places) and will have a Dixieland band and burlesque dancers, along with a $10 low country boil and $3 Abita Beers and Old Forester Shots. [Facebook]

WICKER PARK— Head to Feast Bucktown tomorrow night from 7 to 9 p.m. for a benefit for Purple Asparagus, a Chicago non-profit organization that educates children about eating that’s good for the body and the planet. The event will include a wine tasting that includes sustainable and biodynamic wines as well as light appetizers. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit Purple Asparagus. [Eaterwire]