Shuck Off 2026 at the Publican
Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Get ready to shuck it up!! Shuck Off is BACK for year FIVE at The Publican: BAR STARS EDITION benefitting Pilot Light's Food Education mission!
Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, from 5–10 PM as Chicago’s Top Bar Stars & Beverage Legends Unite with The Publican Chef/Owner Paul Kahan and Bar Lead Jill Anderson for the 5th Annual Charity Shuck Off! As always, Paul will be shucking up a storm behind the legendary 8-foot Oyster boat with $2 oysters all night long. Each of our guest bartenders will jump in to assist for designated shucking shifts and are bringing a featured cocktail from their bar to ours for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Don’t miss an evening of incredible talent, fresh oysters, and community spirit—all in support of charity. Your $20 ticket directly benefits Pilot Light, bringing food education into classrooms across the city.
ALL STAR LINEUP:
5pm – 5:50pm: Kyle Davidson of Bar Tutto
5:50pm – 6:40pm: Nicole Yarovinsky of Daisies and The Radicle
6:40pm – 7:30pm: Katie Renshaw of Bar Bambi
7:30pm – 8:20pm: Abe Vucekovich of Friends of Friends
8:20pm – 9:10pm: Scott Kitsmiller of Gus’ Sip & Dip
9:10pm to 10pm: Mike Miller of Delilah’s
*The full food and drink menu is available to order à la carte
*Limited space will be available for walk-ins; reservations are highly encouraged
*This reservation cannot be refunded. No-shows and cancellations will forfeit your payment.
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