Free donuts, cookies and more Election Day specials and parties
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If you're trying to de-stress, looking for company on election night or just want a little reward for voting, here are a few happenings:
Election-eve parties
Election Eve "Welcome to the Show" live talk show and music at The Getaway in Lincoln Square at 7:30pm Monday.
- Cost: Free
Here: At the End of the World live cabaret at The Newport Theater in Wrigleyville at 7:30pm Monday.
- Cost: $5-35
Election night parties
Bronzeville Winery at 5pm
- Watch results and enjoy a special election night menu.
- Cost: Free
Queer Election Night Viewing at 5pm at The Outta Space in Berwyn
- The vibe: All are welcome, especially LGBTQA families and allies.
- Cost: Free but RSVP encouraged
Presidential Watch Party at 6pm at Haven Entertainment Center in Bronzeville
- Cost: Free but can reserve a spot
City Club Chicago watch party at 6pm at The Chicago Firehouse restaurant in South Loop
- Cost: $100-150
BBQ Buffet and watch party at 6pm at District Brew Yards in West Loop
- Cost: $20
Freebies and discounts
- Free margarita or beer and free guacamole on some orders at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila in River North and West Loop for anyone who shows their "I voted" sticker.
- Free cookie for voters at Daisies in Logan Square
- Free frozen yogurt at Ikea in Schaumburg and Bolingbrook
- 50% off rides to polling places on Uber and Lyft
- 10% discount for first time users of SpotHero, which has more than 1,400 facilities in Chicago
- Free donut at suburban Krispy Kreme locations
- 25% off food and 50% off wine at Kit Kat Lounge in Northalsted
- $5 ERIS cider or beer drafts and 50% off select appetizers at ERIS Brewery and Cider House in Irving Park
- Happy Hour specials all night and kids eat free at Community Tavern in Portage Park