Windy City Events

Party with Time Out Chicago at Epic Sky tonight

Time Out Chicago has been showcasing Chicago’s best rooftops and tonight, Epic Sky is on the agenda. Tickets are only $25 and include drinks, light food, great people and the wonderful view.

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Tonight 7/27
7pm to 9pm
Epic Sky
112 W. Hubbard St. [google map]

Lagunitas Fest At The B.O.B. (Fri. 7/23 to Sun. 7/25)

If you’re a fan of good beer, good whiskey, and good food without the chaos of overcrowded bars, then the Bar on Buena is the place for you. Located a few blocks north of the Sheridan Red Line stop, the Bar on Buena is known for their eclectic beer selection and their wide array of whiskeys. Starting tonight, July 23rd, the Bar on Buena is hosting its annual Laugunitas Fest. The fest will feature new, and rare, brews and brands, along with food and live music. The fest will be going on all weekend, so there’s plenty of time to stop by and check it out!

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Chicago After Work announces their next networking event- Network at The Landmark on August 5th

Chicago After Work has been gathering chicago area professionals together for quite some time now.  Their last event at The LaSalle Power Company attracted almost 400 guests (Check out the photo’s here http://www.flickr.com/photos/48322094@N03/sets/72157624424832695/)! Don’t miss out on their next event which is August 5th.

West Suburban Humane Society to Host 17th Annual Barkapalooza Dog Walkathon and Expo (9/26)

(DOWNERS GROVE, IL) – The Seventeenth Annual Barkapalooza, a fundraiser for the West Suburban Humane Society, will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2010, from 10am to 2pm at Patriot Park at 55th Street and Grand in Downers Grove, Illinois. This dog-friendly event allows pet owners, prospective pet adopters and all-around pet lovers to raise money for homeless pets through a Dog Walkathon. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges for the walk, and all proceeds will support the West Suburban Humane Society.
 
Visitors may also explore the Pet Expo, where a group of pet-focused vendors such as the K9 Cookie Company, The Happy Dog Barkery, Mark Pastor Photography, Belle Aire Kennels and Fabien’s Paw Station and others will be featured along with breed specific rescue groups. Owners may also have pets micro chipped for a discounted rate of only $35. A blessing for the animals will be given at 10am to kickoff the event, and the Frisbee Sky Dog Team will also do a demonstration. For the kids, there will be clowns, face painting and balloon sculptures, all free of charge, along with a “Kids and Kindness Zone”. › Continue reading

The Smashing Pumpkins To Perform Benefit Concert 7/27 For Matthew Leone, From Madina Lake

The Smashing Pumpkins will perform a benefit concert next Tuesday, July 27 at Chicago’s Metro to raise money for medical care for Matthew Leone, bassist for Chicago band Medina Lake.  Tickets will go on sale Wednesday July 21 at noon and the information is below.

Last month, Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone was hospitalized with severe brain trauma after intervening to stop a woman he passed on the street from being beaten by her husband.  Matthew had left twin brother Nathan’s Chicago apartment to meet a friend at a bar a few blocks away when he walked past the man beating his wife on the 1300th block of Ohio St. Even though the attacker was twice his size, Matthew immediately intervened and managed to subdue the attacker but as he waited for police to arrive, the attacker suddenly turned on Matthew, beating him severely.  He then walked away with his wife, leaving Matthew unconscious on the street.  Matthew was taken to UIC Hospital for emergency brain surgery wherein a third of his skull was removed to alleviate swelling.  He’s currently in stable condition awaiting an additional brain surgery to reapply the removed portion of his skull.  Alleged suspect Justin Pivec is currently charged with Aggravated Battery Causing Serious Bodily Harm and out on bail pending a forthcoming hearing.  As a musician, Matthew spends most of his life on tour and unfortunately his medical insurance had lapsed just two months prior to the incident.   Friends of the band and the Chicago music community are rallying to help provide for Matthew’s medical needs.

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Here are some great shots of the Transformer’s set on Michigan Ave.

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Back to the Pub Crawl an 80s themed crawl (Sat. 5/22 1:30-9pm)

I have to admit that I have never been on a pub crawl.  I know.  I’ve been missing out.  But this one may get me to come out of my shell!  Check it out:

The most anticipated event of the Summer is BACK…..BIGGER and BETTER than ever before. What started 8 years ago as a smaller chaotic pub crawl in Roscoe Village, has evolved into the biggest rock-star Pub Crawl in all of Chicago. Join us for a the biggest most fun celebration in wrigleyville short of the cubs winning the world series. Music, drinking, prizes, 80’s costume contest, beer gardens and more will fill the day.

What: $10 entry fee gets you an official Back to the Pub Crawl T-shirt, 22oz cup, slap bracelet, beads, plenty of beer, drink, food, and shot specials, and performances by 2 Live Bands, Mer and Red Pop Fury. There will be a raffle with plenty of great prizes, beer pong and flippy cup tournaments, and plenty more entertainment along the way.

Visit crawlchicago.com for more info

[Last Minute] A fun wine tasting through Italy, right in your own backyard tonight!

Join Drinks Over Dearborn for a wonderfully fun wine tasting through Italy, right in your own backyard! Italian wine guide Filippo Bartolotta will guide you through 12 different gorgeous wines from his home country, with some fabulous food items thrown in to make it a night you will not soon forget! › Continue reading

Time Out Chicago’s Dining and Libation Society presents Butcher Block & Brew (2/25 6:30pm)

Time Out Chicago’s Dining and Libation Society presents Butcher Block and
Brew at The Bristol (2152 N Damen Avenue) on Thursday, February 25th at
6:30pm. Complete with a nine course meal and beer pairings by Goose
Island, guests will also experience a tutorial on the butchering process
led by Chef Chris Pandel. Tickets are $95. More information:
http://www.dlschicago.com/

Head to ESPN Zone and show your support of local Olympian Shani Davis (2/17 5:30pm)

ESPN ZONE HOSTS OFFICIAL VIEWING PARTY FOR LOCAL OLYMPIAN SHANI DAVIS
Coaches, colleagues and friends gather to cheer on Chicago speed skating star

ESPN Zone will host a watch party for Chicago product Shani Davis on Wednesday, February 17, as he competes in the 1,000-meter speed skating race at 6 p.m. The 27-year-old is scheduled to compete in four races in Vancouver, and is favored to win the 1,000m and 1,500m.

Shani’s former coach and legend in the sport, Sanders “Sam” Hicks, will be in attendance, along with current Evanston Speed Skating Club (ESSC) coach Jim Nubani. Hicks founded ESSC in 1966 and is a member of the National Speed Skating Hall of Fame. Both coaches will be available for media interviews and will be joined by dozens of Davis’ supporters from the ESSC and Chicagoland. › Continue reading