PLAY FIGHT: Have you ever seen that Brazilian dance performance where they seem to be doing some sort of orchestrated fight scene and thought to yourself, hey, I'd like to do that? Well, now's the time to put your money where your rhythm is. Learn the art of Capoeira at Gingarte Capoeira's Pilsen studio. Beginner's class, 6-7 p.m., 2056 W. 18th St. 773-443-3220. $15
PULLING OUT ALL THE HOPS: Hit up Sheffield's Lakeview location for the release of New Belgium's first-ever IPA, and if this newbie doesn't strike your fancy, we're pretty sure you won't have a problem finding something else at Sheffield’s Beer School Bar. This is one class you surely would have aced in school. 7 p.m., 3258 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-281-4989 NO COVER
HERE COMES THE FUNNY: Chicago's next standup superstar may be taking to the stage tonight at Zanies' Rising Star Showcase. Watch up to 15 comics do their thing and resist the urge to heckle the newbies. Then again, what's wrong with a little tough love? 8:30 p.m. 1545 N. Wells, 312-337-4027. $10
