BRIDAL PARTY: Calling all brides -- the Palmer House Hilton and Macy's will host a bridal tea and tour of the historic hotel property today. You'll enjoy the Palmer House's famed afternoon tea, sample the cuisine at Lockwood restaurant and try a cocktail at Potter's Lounge, as well as check out a fashion show featuring the latest wedding trends from Macy's Bridal Salon. 4-6PM, $25-$35, call Lockwood at 312-917-3404 to make a reservation.
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY: Accomplished author Jay McInerney will join the acclaimed "Writers on the Record" series with Victoria Lautman tonight at the Harold Washington Library Center. 6PM, free.
BLAME IT ON RIO: Latin hotspot Nacional 27 presents a samba-and-style party tonight, replete with a swimwear fashion show, Carnaval dancers, a live samba band and dance lessons. Sounds steamy to us. 10PM-2AM, $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
