Windy City Events

9th Annual “Party With Marty” at Mother’s Too- Win 15 All-Inclusive Tickets to the Cubs v. Pittsburgh Pirates Game

For the ninth straight year, Mother’s Too at 14 W. Division, Chicago will host “Party with Marty”, with Marty, a celebrated regular of Mother’s Too. Marty loves to party, and fifteen lucky Cubs fans will win the opportunity to party with him.
 
Potential partygoers can enter to win one of the fifteen all-inclusive Cubs suite tickets at Mother’s Too.  Entrants must be 21 or over and should stop in Mother’s Too now through August 17th to enter (no purchase necessary). 
 
The winners will be selected at 2pm on August 18th. The fifteen selected will “Party with Marty” at the Cubs v. Pittsburgh game on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.  A roundtrip party bus to Wrigley Field from Mother’s Too will be provided for all attendees.

Through September 1, $6.00 Jameson drinks will be on special at Mother’s Too.  It’s Marty’s favorite.
 
Mother’s Too is located at 14 West Division, Chicago.   For more information visit www.RushAndDivision.com

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.

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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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

Join Rockit Wrigleyville for 50% off wine, free wine tasting & food pairings (Every Mon.)

This weekly event, every Monday, began back in January and has been a big hit so far.  The social networking world is abuzz with the half off wine specials and free wine tasting (brought right to your table!).  If you’re looking for a way to unwind after work, head over to Rockit Wrigleyville for some great wine, food and service.

Rockit Wrigleyville
3700 N. Clark St. [google map]

[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

Weekly Metro, Smart Bar & Double Door Concert Announcements (For the week of 2/15)

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

Time Out Chicago Winter Skate Party (Wed. Feb. 17th)

Time Out Chicago invites you to skate at the rink at Wrigley on Wednesday,
February 17th from 6:30-8. Warm up at an exclusive after party at Rockit
Bar and Grill Wrigleyville with a private cocktail reception as well as
drink specials from 8-10. Tickets are $20 and include ice skating, skate
rental, and after party.

More information:
http://www.timeoutchicago.com/skate/

Smart Bar’s Valentine’s Soiree Features Frankie Knuckles and Michael Serafini (2/13)

Celebrate with your Valentine at Smart Bar’s Valentine’s Soiree on Saturday, February 13 featuring Frankie Knuckles and Michael Serafini.

Few figures in contemporary music have influenced their respective fields the way Frankie Knuckles has revolutionized dance music. As one of the most renowned DJ’s in the world, Frankie Knuckles is still packing dance floors with his unique style for almost 30 years. Legions of admirers during his travels penned Frankie’s nickname “The Godfather of House” and the press picked up on it and made it stick. He has played a pivotal role in the creation and evolution of “house” music, which has become the dominant staple of dance clubs throughout the world. › Continue reading