Trying to make last-minute plans? Here are a few ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve and beyond this weekend. Note: in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we recommend that you call or email ahead for confirmation for any in-person gatherings. Venues may also have their own restrictions in light of COVID-19 that you’ll need […]
Tag: New Year’s Eve
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A music poll to start 2021
Did 2020 set the bar low enough that it’s safe to hope this year will be better?
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A clan with a dental plan on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by the artist Goons.
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Flowers for Uncle Bob on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Jay Ryan.
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The best things to do in Chicago on New Year’s Eve
Hip-hop artist Noname, the Annoyance Theatre’s Steamworks: The Musical, and more recommended events for New Year’s Eve in Chicago
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The gig poster of the week high kicks into the New Year
This week’s featured gig poster was created by local artist Josh Davis of Dead Meat Design.
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Illinois to borrow $6 billion to start paying its unpaid bills, and other Chicago news
Also, Mayor Emanuel is trying to persuade Amazon to locate its second headquarters in Chicago.
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New Year’s Eve parties, New Year’s Day hangover events, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Underground Casino, New Year’s Day PJ Brunch, and more happenings from December 30-January 1
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WCIU premieres Chicago’s One Night Stand-Up on New Year’s Eve
Rebecca O’Neal hosts the local televised stand-up showcase.
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A lantern lights the way for an ax murderer on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by designer Rick Leech for High on Fire’s two-night New Year’s celebration.
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New Year’s Eve events, John Oliver at Chicago Theatre, and more things to do this week
Alex Chilton Birthday Bash, the Moth StorySlam, and other happenings in Chicago from December 28-31
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Pop a cork in honor of 70s funk and the J.B.’s
Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is “Here We Come, Here We Go, Were We Are,” from James Brown’s band (and 70s-funk instructor) the J.B.’s.
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What the hell is this place? Doolin’s
Doolin’s may look like an Irish pub—but you’ll have more luck getting a bubble machine than a pint of Guinness.
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Best CTA Employee to Go Out Smiling
The train conductor brought commuters delight at the end of the tunnel.
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Reader’s Agenda Tue 12/31: New Year’s Eve, First Night Evanston
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, December 31