Windy City Events

You do just about everything else with your dog, why not try yoga, err, Doga with them too! (Sat. 6/4/11)

Fundraising Doga Class for One Tail at a Time
Sunday, June 4, 2-3:15pm
Yoga Tree, 5232 N Clark, Chicago
An extra special class for you and your best friend! Gentle yoga poses, suitable for all levels, are incorporated with canine massage techniques to bring physical and mental benefits to you and your pooch. Busy lives often make one-on-one time with our pups rare, so give your dog the gift of your undivided attention, patience, and affection and see what you receive in return! Your $20 donation to attend this class will benefit the homeless dogs of One Tail at a Time! Space is limited. RSVP to HeatherOTAT@gmail.com.

Are you out in the burbs on New Year’s Eve? Do you love Neil Diamond? Have I got a show for you!

Early New Years Eve Dinner & Show w/Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels Denny with his son’s, Lucas & Spenser, have delighted audiences with their tribute to Neil Diamond. Adding in songs made famous by performers like Johnny Cash, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson & others creates a fun evening of music and laughs.

White Fence Farm
1376 S. Joliet Rd.
Romeovville, Il. 60446

Tickets start at $37.00 up to $42.00. Prices include dinner, show, tax & gratuity. Open bar available.
Seating begins at 5:30pm
Dinner @ 6pm
Show follows dinner and ends around 9pm
Call 815.370.8300 for tickets or visit our website at http://www.dennydiamond.com

Ever been rewarded for leaving the house in your pajamas? Lincoln Park Massage Spa will, on New Year’s day!

Head over to the Lincoln Park Massage Spa on New Year’s Day, in your pajamas, to receive a $20 discount on any massage that’s over 60 minutes!  I can’t think of anything better than a massage after what’s usually the wildest night of the year! Call 773.296.6673 to reserve your appointment or book online www.lincolnparkmassage.com (booking code: PJNY).

WHEN: Saturday, January 1st 2011 10am to 6pm
WHERE: Lincoln Park Massage Spa
630 W Webster Ave, Chicago IL 60614
773.296.6300
www.lincolnparkmassage.com

Weekly Metro, Smart Bar & Double Door Concert Announcements (For the week of 12/13)

Time for the weekly concert announcements!  Who are you excited to see?

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WindyCityEvents went ice skating. And we’ve returned with rink reviews and ratings

When you think of fun wintertime activities in the city, what’s one of the first things that you think of? Probably not dodging slush puddles and fighting horrible traffic.  Nope.  I bet it’s ice skating!  After visiting the iconic McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, I had a new-found love for ice skating, but the crowds and lines really got on my nerves.  So after heading to Sport’s Authority for my very own pair of skates, so that I could avoid rental lines, I headed out to find alternative places to perfect my camel spins and butterfly jumps. Okay, that’s a lie.  I really needed to perfect standing, moving forward and stopping on skates, but I digress.  So, without further delay, I present to you our top skating rinks in Chicago… › Continue reading

Calling all gamers: Rock out to Rock Band at Lincoln Hall for charity (Wed. 12/15)

How awesome would it be to play Rock Band in a great venue like Lincoln Hall? Well here’s your chance! Chicago Loot Drop is giving you the opportunity to watch, and even perform, at Lincoln Hall.  All in the name of charity.  Local band, I Fight Dragons will be judging and there’s even a raffle!  Band signups close at 5pm tonight, but if you miss it, don’t worry. You can still be a spectator!  The proceeds go to Child’s Play Charity and the goal is to raise funds to buy toys and games for children in hospitals. More details, tickets and band signup here: chicagolootdrop.org

Wed., Dec. 15th, 2010 @ 7 pm
Lincoln Hall (map)
2424 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

New Years Irish Style: The Irish Oak

New Year’s Irish Style
$70 package 8pm-close
The Irish Oak
3511 North Clark Street

The Irish Oak presents: 2011

Ring in the new year with a little luck of the Irish and a lot of booze and food of the Irish. The Irish Oak, part traditional pub, part Wrigleyville party stop, is hosting their own New Years eve bash by offering $70 packages of beer, wine, and call drinks, plus classic Emerald Isle fare like Shepard’s Pie, Fish N’ Chips, and corned beef among other selections. (Not to mention, “traditional Irish cake throwing.” We don’t know exactly what that entails but frankly they had us at “cake throwing”.)

For more info and to purchase tickets, check out their Facebook event page here

Wines Around the World: Jack’s Bar & Grill and 404 Wine Bar

Wines Around the World
December 17th, 7pm
Jack’s Bar and Grill & 404 Wine Bar:
2856 N. Southport

Italians love their wine and know their food. If a quick jaunt over to the land of amore isn’t possible this month, we’ve got the next best thing (basically). Join fellow vino-enthusiasts sipping their way around the world without the hassle of body scanners Thursday, December 17th as they enjoy Italian-themed wine and appetizers.

Jack’s Bar and Grill and 404 Wine Bar hold their Wines Around the World every 3rd Thursday of the Month. Check out their site for more deets!

Monthly Bacon and Whiskey Tasting at The Irish Oak (12/15)

Bacon and Whiskey Tasting
Dec. 15th 7-10pm
The Irish Oak, 3511 N. Clark

Every third Wednesday of the month, the folks at The Irish Oak shake up your hump day and your cholesterol by bringing you 5 whiskey tastings with 5 bacon inspired food pairings. This round is all about organic. So what’s exactly on the menu then? Details are coming soon, but let’s face it, when there’s bacon, does it really matter what comes after?

RSVP on their Facebook page to reserve your spot now!

Lincoln Fair, A Monthly Burlesque Exposition (Friday 12/10)

Vaudezilla presents: Lincoln Fair, A Monthly Burlesque Exposition
Friday, December 10

9 & 11pm

Lincoln Tap Room
3010 N Lincoln Ave.

Chicago: The birthplace of deep dish pizza, the Blues and Burlesque? Pay tribute to Chicago’s history by not paying cover at one of Vaudezilla’s upcoming burlesque shows at Lincoln Tap Room. Besides some naughty entertainment, Vaudezilla offers Henna tattoos, The Newlywed game, swag bags, and “more fun than the law should allow”!

Check out their site for more info on this, um, educational event