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HEAR
El Perro Del Mar & Taken by Trees
What:
Tour features Swedish songbird Victoria Bergsman (formerly of The Concretes) as she pours on the indie folk in her live show.
Why: Her dreamy cover of “Sweet Child o’ Mine.”
When: Mon., 8 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., at Fullerton Pkwy. (773-525-2501). Tickets online at lincolnhallchicago.com.

EAT
Mercadito Regional Dinner
What:
Chef Patricio Sandoval whips up dishes from Central Mexico (fava bean soup, grilled cactus salsa, ancho/guajillo-marinated shrimp).
Why: It’s part of an ongoing series. Andale, foodies.
When: Mon., 5 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 108 W. Kinzie St., at Clark St. Reservations recommended to 312-329-9555.

SIP
Branch 27 Beer Dinner
What:
Trappist Belgian brew Chimay paired with four dishes using pork from Slagel Family Farm.
Why: Pappardelle pasta with ricotta salata in braised pork ragu. This is why God invented winter.
When: Wed., 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1371 W. Chicago Ave., at Noble St. Reservations required to 312-850-2700.

BUY
Samantha Winter Sale
What:
Save 50 percent on the Gold Coast gem’s designer pieces (Splendid tees, Catherine Malandrino dresses, Genetic Denim).
Why: Mention DailyCandy at checkout to get an extra 20 percent off. 
When: Thru Mar. 20. Sun., noon-5 p.m.; Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 64 E. Walton St., b/t Michigan Ave. & Rush St. (312-951-5383).

SEE
The Twins Would Like to Say
What:
Dog & Pony Theatre Company’s world premiere performance reimagines the true story of identical twins that did everything in isolated unison.
Why: Double the pleasure.
When: Thru Apr. 25.
Where: Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted St., at North Ave. Tickets at 312-355-1650 or online at steppenwolf.org.

Photo: Courtesy of Taken By Trees

Location
108 W Kinzie St
bt LaSalle Blvd & Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654
312-329-9555
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Ave
@ Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614
773-525-2501
1371 W Chicago Ave
@ Noble St
Chicago, IL 60642
312-850-2700
Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre
1624 N Halsted St
@ North Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
312-335-1650
64 E Walton St
bt Michigan Ave & Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611
312-951-5383
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