#Chicago events

[spiralhouseshop]

SATURDAY OCTOBER 5th!

We will be vending at @midwestperzinefest at the @chicagozinefest in Chicago!

The exhibition day for Chicago Zine Fest 2024 is Saturday October 5 (11 am-6 pm) at the Columbia College Student Center (754 S Wabash Ave). All events during CZF weekend are always FREE and open to the public!  We'll have over 70 zinesters from across the U.S. selling their zines. Find a table map at the list of exhibitors page. Expect great conversations and cool publications for sale!

@alexwrekk/@upthewitchypunx will be moderating a panel discussion about the importance of perzines on Saturday at 4pm!

SUNDAY! OCTOBER 6th!

Reno (2607 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647)

PERZINESTER brunch, zine trade and post card swap! 🍕 ❤️😭❤️ Need support for the post-fest feels? Come brunch with us at @renochicago from 9AM until 1PM (bar side, “come and go” as you please, but tip ya bartenders and if you swing through, order somethin)! 💌 We’ll have post cards for y’all to swap to make a new pen pal, and encourage folx to bring their fest-overs to trade!

[missroserose]

🚨 Performance Alert 🚨

Holy whoa—I’m featuring in a pole show this Halloween (well, November 1)! It’ll be at the Newport Theater here in Chicago, just off the Red Line.

I’d absolutely love to see some of my tumblr peeps there; y’all have been with me from the start on this weird little artistic journey, and the pole crowd in this city is fantastically queer and welcoming. If you think you might find yourself out this way, here’s where you can book a ticket:

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See y’all at the theatre 😘

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Looking forward to tomorrow

[raisingkidsinchicago]

Ring in the Fun: Your Chicago New Year’s Guide

 Juliana Yeager  Photo Credit: Navy Pier Fireworks at Navy Pier Chicago invites everyone to celebrate the arrival of the New Year with its renowned, award-winning fireworks at Navy Pier. At midnight, a mesmerizing and free showcase will light up the lakefront, filling the sky with vibrant bursts of color to welcome 2025. This year, the award-winning New Year’s Eve fireworks display will last…

[thefakegeekg1rl]

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[me3dia]

20x2 Chicago: How Does It Feel? 4/28/24

20x2 Chicago, the show I host and produce, returns on Sunday, April 28 at GMan Tavern in Lakeview!

20x2 Chicago is a live event where 20 creative people from all different walks of life — writers, musicians, filmmakers, web geeks and other bon vivants — are asked the same question and given two minutes each to answer in any way they choose. The results may take any form, from spoken word to music to film, and can be as varied as the emotions and reactions they evoke. This edition's question is How Does It Feel?

The speakers for this edition are, in alphabetical order: • Jim Allenspach • Gaylon Alcaraz • Martin Atkins • Keidra Chaney • Clay Condon • Searah Deysach • Nora Flanagan • Elizabeth Gomez • John Greenfield • Archy Jamjun • Britt Julious • Maria Kostas • Lindsey Lorenzana • Juan Martinez • Shelley Miller • Edward Moses • Ty Riggs • Eden Robins • Pete Valavanis • Kirk Williamson

See their answers on Sunday, April 28 at GMan Tavern, 3740 N. Clark St., at 7pm (doors at 6:30pm). Tickets are $20 in advance online or at the door, and the show is 21 and over. More information is available at https://20x2.org/chicago/

[chicagobeerpass]

Chicago Beer Pass: Surviving Oktoberfest

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago.

On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White have some classic cans of Oktoberfest from Metropolitan Brewing. As the guys knock back these cans they chat about a wild weekend they had with stops at Temperance, Alarmist Brewing, Goose Island's 312 Block Party, Metropolitan, Ravinia brewing, and Maplewood. Plus the guys share a wild rumor that they heard about Goose Island.

As Oktoberfest season keeps going in Chicago, the guys find themselves with a lot of events still to attend in the next month.

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[thefatgirloffashion]

Soul & Smoke Takes On Ramen-San! Chicago

Chef Dandre Carter of Soul & Smoke takes on Ramen-San in Chicago.  Keep reading for my thoughts on the pop-up collaboration. Soul & Smoke Takes On Ramen-San! Chicago.   Soul & Smoke Takes On Ramen-San! Chicago   Continue reading Untitled

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[raisingkidsinchicago]

Weekend Magic in Chicago: Top Holiday Happenings November 29-December 1

 Juliana Yeager  Photo Credit: Navy Pier Light Up the Lake Navy Pier’s Light Up the Lake is back, bringing holiday magic to Chicago! This festive event features sparkling light displays, exciting rides, seasonal markets, and hands-on workshops for the whole family to enjoy. Catch the award-winning fireworks and holiday drone shows for a truly memorable experience. Whether you’re shopping for…

[leannareneehieber]

Chicago Area folks! I'm so excited to be a guest of honor at the Chicago Steampunk Exposition 2023 this weekend! I'll be giving my most popular lecture: "Ghosts, the Victorians and Us", the importance of ghost stories and how they connect to our modern consciousness. I'll also discuss & sign copies of my Stoker-Award-Nominated A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN: TRUE STORIES OF AMERICA'S GHOSTS, co-authored with Andrea Janes, sharing real lives and real ghost stories where women's history intersects the paranormal. Get signed books! Hear great music! Attend great panels! Huzzah! Tickets and info: Chicago Steampunk Exposition - Cosplay, and Fandom Convention!

[thehoppost]

Here are the 7 best Chicago arenas and stadiums:

Wrigley Field: Home of the Chicago Cubs, this historic stadium is one of the most iconic sports venues in the country.

United Center: Home to both the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), the United Center is a state-of-the-art arena that also hosts concerts and other events.

Guaranteed Rate Field: Home of the Chicago White Sox, this modern stadium is located on the city's south side and offers great views of the skyline.

Soldier Field: Home of the NFL's Chicago Bears, this stadium is located right on the lakefront and has a unique design that incorporates elements of the city's history and architecture.

Wintrust Arena: This recently-built arena in the South Loop is home to the WNBA's Chicago Sky and DePaul University basketball, and also hosts concerts and other events.

SeatGeek Stadium: Located in the suburb of Bridgeview, this outdoor stadium is home to the Chicago Red Stars (women's professional soccer) and has hosted other events such as concerts and rugby matches.

Allstate Arena: Located in the suburb of Rosemont, this indoor arena is home to the Chicago Wolves (AHL hockey) and hosts a variety of concerts and other events throughout the year.