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As part of its Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit, the Museum of Science and Industry (57th and Lake Shore Dr.) hosts a tasting Saturday at 6 PM of sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wines and vodkas and organic cheeses; reps will be on hand to answer questions. The exhibit, designed by Michelle Kaufmann, is an actual three-story modular home outfitted with the latest environmentally friendly technologies; you can tour it during the tasting. Reservations required. Call 773-753-2583 for more. $35, 21+.
In Fine Spirits (5420 N. Clark), the Reader’s Best of Chicago pick for best wine bar, hosts Craft Brew & BBQ Tuesday at 7:30, a five-course dinner with pairings by Tim Suprise of Michigan’s Arcadia Brewing Company. Featured brews include Anglers Ale, HopMouth, London Porter, and Cocoa Loco, a triple chocolate stout; chef Marianne Sundquist will design the menu around seasonal ingredients including sweet corn and Michigan cherries. Reservations required. Call 773-334-9463 for more. $55.
