Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:54:14 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:54:14 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/light-on-the-south-side.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:28:59 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Light-Ad-1.jpg
Reimagining South Side Chicago's style, music and nightlife in the mid-'70s.

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Chicago hipsters throw down on the South Side, funk decade style.

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Get ready for Chicago's official kickoff to the holiday season.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/About-Last-Night-Throwin-Down-at-Underground-70605442.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:31:08 -0600 Moshpix: The Akira Prep Fashion show kicked off around midnight at The Underground , but after the last model rocked the runway, it was time to party. Let's hope these folks didn't have to go to work on Friday.]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/cxgrabA1.jpg
What you missed: late night fashion scenesters and an anniversary soiree.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Peaches-Millenium-Park-SAIC-70417582.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:11:08 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/peaches_singer.jpg
Plus lace up for outdoor ice skating at Millenium Park and get your art fix from the SAIC's holiday art sale.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Pixies-Nacional-27--Project-Runway-70373367.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:07:49 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/pixies1.jpg
Plus learn how to make your own holiday-themed cocktails at Nacional 27, and destroy "Project Runway" with your wittiness at Crew.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/shopping/Faux-Fur-Throw-70324142.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:05:27 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/furthrows1.jpg
Plus DIY makeup and laser cut coasters.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Party-in-the-Penthouse-nv-70424997.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:28:33 -0600 Moshpix: NV Penthouse Lounge (116 W Hubbard St.) is celebrating its second anniversary Thursday with a casino-style party benefiting Chicago's Gateway Green. Guests can enjoy casino games and a classic cabaret burlesque show as the River North club transforms itself into Sin City. The party starts at 10 p.m. Nov. 19th. RSVP at info@nvpenthouselounge.com. ]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*80/NV_Penthouse_11.jpg
A River North hot spot transforms in to Sin City to celebrate its second anniversary.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Light__On_the_South_Side__Trailer__Chicago.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:46:35 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/SouthSide_Light_9_blurby_640x480.jpg
Check out a musical montage featuring pictures from a book showcasing South Side Chicago nightlife in the mid-'70s.

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Chicagoans throw down on the South Side, funk decade style.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/michael-cera-youth-in-revolt-70292592.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:11:30 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Michael+Cera.jpg
The artist formerly known as George Michael will host a Youth in Revolt screening.

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Plus Jonathan Safran Foer reads at the Harold Washington and Cougar plays at Subterranean

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/R-Kelly-Indie-Incubator-Film-Festival-Zombie-Mindless-Affair-70241292.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:07:20 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/robert_kelly_singer.jpg
Plus the Indie Incubator Film Festival hits The Original Mother's and zombie art provides mindless fun in Pilsen

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Kid-Sister-Finally-Drops-Debut-CD-ultraviolet-jimmy-fallon-show-flosstradamus-70210147.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:28 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/kid_sister.jpg
A Chicago rapper is set to join a short but impressive roster of female MCs.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Brooke-Hogan-Brooke-Boozes-Through-Chicago-70183917.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:15:37 -0600 Moshpix: Club-goers were in for a surprise Friday when reality star Brooke Hogan made a surprise appearance at Enclave nightclub. The daughter of wrestling star Hulk Hogan did what celebrities usually do at paid appearances -- grabbing the mic for an impromptu performance -- even though she wasn't paid to be there! Witnesses say her appearance was, shall we say, a little boozy, as she worked the crowd with her entourage. What else do you expect at 2 a.m.?]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Enclave_brooke_hogan_2.jpg
Reality star Brooke Hogan was anything but low-key at a surprise appearance over the weekend.

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Star Maps is our weekly rundown of A-D-listers making the rounds in Chicago. Read on, judge harshly.

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Plus an Essay Fiesta at Book Cellar and an LGBT hipster dance party at Subterranean

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Zombie-Outbreak-Film-Festival-Challengers-Reeling-Bowie-Hideout-70026697.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:55:05 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*80/zombie11.jpg
Plus sou dance party at Hideout, comic art sale at Challengers, gay movies at Reeling, and Bowie at the Gene Siskel

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Having-a-Ball-at-Carnivale-69983022.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:49:00 -0600 Moshpix: A large crowd of young professionals packed Carnivale restaurant Thursday to celebrate Jason Erkes' 40th birthday. Erkes is the president of Chicago Sport & Social, one of the largest groups of its kind in the country. ]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Carnivale_20.jpg
The pretty people were out in force for a birthday bash for the man who runs Chicago Sport & Social.

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Plus soul night at Sonotheque and Obama's 2008 campaign manager David Plouffe talks about the historic race at the University Of Chicago

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Break out that little black dress to meet an MTV heartthrob.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Rock-Out-in-a-New-Spot-lincoln-hall-69898362.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:29:23 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*80/Lincoln_hall.jpg
Lincoln Hall is packing in the live music lovers.

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Plus The 1900s play a benefit for Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, and Peter Björn And John play the Metro

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Prepare-for-the-Dirty-Girls-metro-peaches-amanda-blank-69756642.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:42:53 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/peaches_singer.jpg
A show at Metro this weekend promises electroclash at its sleaziest.

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Plus local artists Jay Ryan and Paul Hornschemeier stop by Quimby's, and White Rabbits and The Walkmen play Schubas

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/Chicago_Icon__CHICAGO_BLISS_Chicago.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:49:01 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/chicago-bliss_640x480.jpg
24/7 scores big with the ladies of the Lingerie Football League.

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This is the only time you'll ever see a bar fight that's actually encouraged.

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"The Bachelorette" star demonstrated her "talent" at Lumen this weekend.

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Plus Gorilla Girls tackle sexism at the MCA and DJ Kevin Smith spins Britpop at Rainbo

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/50-in-the-City-69584102.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:46:47 -0600 MoshPix: Rapper 50 Cent has the money and the "Power" in Chicago. His Macy's State Street appearance was to promote his new fragrance "Power By 50 Cent."]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Fifty4.jpg
You too can smell like south side Jamaica, Queens.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Second-City-Tickets-1800-69581737.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:01:52 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*89/fart_Bob+Odenkirk.jpg
Craigslisters are peddling after-market tickets at almost two Gs.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Star-Maps-Drama-in-the-Club-119-69522247.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:26:35 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Enclave_drama_1.jpg
Our weekly rundown of A-to-D-listers who made the rounds in Chicago this past week. Read on, judge harshly

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Skinny-Puppy-The-Insider-Jason-Bitner-69532092.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:48:23 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Goth-Style-1104.jpg
Plus media drama "The Insider" screens at Doc Films and the Hideout salutes mixtapes and exes.

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Nobody went thirsty at this Dos Equis bash my friends.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/About-Last-Night-Celebs-in-the-City-cuvee-enclave-kevin-dillon-69522307.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:40:39 -0600 Moshpix: Enclave nightclub was the spot for celeb sightings over the weekend. On Friday, it was none other than Kevin Dillon, aka Johnny Drama, mixing it up with the rowdy crowd, showing off some of his bartending skills and sipping Grey Goose & soda and the occasional tequila shot before heading over to Cuvee (308 W Erie) and closing down the spot at 4 a.m. On Saturday, the hottie from "The Hills," Stacie Hall, was in the building. She plays a bartender on the show, which is why she looked very at home behind Enclave's bar. ]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Enclave-split.jpg
Lots of "Drama" in the club this weekend -- the good kind.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/big-lebowskie-mr-international-rubber-muppets-black-heart-procession-dave-attell-69424532.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:12:41 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*80/Love-Triange1.jpg
Plus Black Heart Procession at Bottom Lounge, Dave Attell at Lakeshore, "Big Lebowski" at Music Box, and Muppets at Gene Siskel

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Word_on_the_Street_-_Chicago_Film_Festival_Chicago_marcus_riley.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:10:54 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Adler_After_Dark.jpg
24/7 has the deets on the party scene at some local museums.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/station/as-seen-on/Bill_Bellamy_Chicago_24_7.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:58:39 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/247_BillBellemy_103109_layoff2_768K_Stream_640x480.jpg
24/7 shares some laughs with Comedian Bill Bellamy

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24/7 Chicago sits down with hometown girl Kathy Griffin to learn about her new book and her journey to success.

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24/7 Chicago sits down with Comedian Hal Sparks

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Relive-Cassette-Tape-Tales-of-Lost-Loves-69397642.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:16 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/cassette_tape.jpg
It's time to pull those tapes out the crate and remember the one who broke your heart.

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What you missed: fire eaters, Facebook fiends and culture vultures.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/About-Last-NIght-sofa-jbar-melnicks-69370092.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:04 -0600 Moshpix: JBar in the James Hotel launched Addiction Thursdays last night, kicking things off with a Facebook-themed party. party pics were automatically uploaded to Facebook, and drinks included "The Tag" and "The Poke Me."]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/ALN_jbar_2.jpg
Grown men overeating, drinking near sculptures, and a Facebook poke party.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Video__Bhut_Battle__SOFA_Launching__Facebook_Poking_Chicago.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:34:33 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/ALN_SOFA_8_blurby_640x480.jpg
Our late night crew starts with social networking and ends with real-life social networking.

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Plus Basement Jaxx electrify the Congress Theater and Mink Stole parties at a "lesbian lockdown" in Boystown

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=947f603c966384a2a873ad3bd4641ce0&p=4 947f603c966384a2a873ad3bd4641ce0 ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:26:52 -0600 http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Chicago-Idols-Seek-Road-to-Fame-69289862.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:55:31 -0600 Moshpix: Wednesday kicked off Mahoney’s Pub & Grille's second annual Road to Fame, a quest for Chicago's top vocalist. Singers performed a capella in front of the crowd. Another open call will be held Nov. 11, with additional rounds weekly until the finals on Dec. 9. The winner receives round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations for two in LA, $500 cash and a live gig an Culver City, CA club called Rush Street in front of record company representatives.]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Road_to_Fame_5_blurby.jpg
Mahoney’s Pub & Grille kicks off second annual contest. View the pics!

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/About-Tonight-Dont-Sleep-on-SOFA-about-last-night-69282852.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:32:15 -0600 Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair (SOFA) hits Navy Pier this weekend.]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/SOFA_guests.jpg
Where we'll be: Eating XXX hot wings, lounging at SOFA and poking our Facebook friends.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Matt-Groening-Lynda-Barry-Charlie-Murphy-Mountain-Goats-Final-Fantasy-69091582.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:02:33 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Homer-Simpson.jpg
Plus Charlie Murphy drops by Woodfield Mall, and Mountain Goats and Final Fantasy play the Metro

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Join-Johnny-Dramas-Entourage-69153452.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:39:11 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/kevin_dillion_53234227.jpg
If you feel like stalking celebs this weekend, you'll find "victory" at Enclave.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Calling-All-Roller-Girls-windy-city-rollers-roller-derby-69091342.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:04:55 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Windy_City_Roller.jpg
Ladies, think you've got what it takes to compete in the rough-and-tumble world of roller derby?

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