SEEN ON THE SCENE: Among those giving the 21st annual SOFA Chicago art fair its highest attendence in years over the weekend at Navy Pier were “Chicago P.D.” cast members Marina Squerciati, Patrick Flueger and Stella Maeve, plus actress Spencer Grammer. … Fans of Terrence Howard were happy to see the “Empire” star dining at Sunda Friday night. … The Bulls’ Doug McDermott made the scene at Rockit Bar & Grill, the same night “Batman v. Superman” star Henry Cavill checked out Bottlefork. … While in town for his “A Load of Hooey” comedy show/book signing, “Breaking Bad” star Bob Odenkirk was spotted having dinner at Bohemian House prior to the event. … Yes, that WAS Jennifer Tilly lunching solo at Gibsons on Rush the other afternoon, en route to the airport to fly out of town. … Ace poker player Phil Hellmuth and Jeremy Roenick were spotted partying at Underground. … Indie darlings Alt-J and RAC were spied supping at RM Champagne Salon earlier in the week, while Capital Cities, SmallPools, Magic Man and Our Town’s Wild Belle were seen drinking and eating the night away at nearby Nellcote.
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