'Tis the Season to Be Jolly!

And what is more jolly than sharing the joy with others? All throughout the holiday seasons, several local establishments are incentivizing it's people to be more giving, by having promotions that are wins for all. Check out the following, and feel free to contribute with any others that you know of.

12/15/2015
Complimentary drinks & apps from 7-9, free admission with a toy donation at Old Crow Smokehouse (formerly John Barleycorn) in River North. RSVP

12/18/2015
Open Bar party and Toy Drive at Flagship's 3rd Anniversary Party.

12/20/2015
Kickapoo Joy Juice & Ramblin Root Beer present The Incredibly Strange Holiday Spectacular...for the Needy - Holiday Variety Show with free entrance with a Toy Donation.

More to come...

It's the freaking weekend...

Hello readers,

It's Saturday night. How is your weekend going? Are you staying in because it's the holiday and you're super broke? Well, you are LUCKY you stumbled on this blog post before the weekend ended, because you can go see a movie FOR FREE!!! And not only that, but you can even have a meal and drink SUPER FREE!! Awesome, right? Totally true too!

Just check out this linky!

Thank YOU AMC for finally opening in Block 37 and providing this week of free screenings. I hope all my readers have fun! I can't wait to go back there throughout the week. I remember when the Muvico in Rosemont first opened, and that first day they had free screenings, we went and spent 8 hours watching countless movies. Oh, boy, did my butt hurts that day! I'm very thankful that AMC is spreading the promotion out over a week. Although, the recliners at the new AMC are amazing, so sitting there for 8 hours won't be so bad. Just don't recline so much that you fall asleep there all night. It might happen.

What to do tonight?

....So so much. I don't know how you would decide.

Of those many things, tonight you can:

1) Eat and Drink with Goose Island for their Christmas Fulton and Wood Release
2) Eat,Drink and chill with a few culinary heavy-hitters (Mindy Segal!!!!) sponsered by Taste Talks and Mount Gay Rum
3) Catch a free screening of the Danish Girl starring Eddie Redmayne! (Let me know if you need tickets!)
4) Attend ShopHouse Chicago Grand Opening!

AHH! WHAT A TUESDAY!

And tomorrow, check out Greg Behrendt at the Laugh Factory! First 50 tix are free!

Core Fushion Barre and Cardio

Did you (or are you planning to) overeat this holiday? Is your upcoming new year resolution, like millions of other people, to get in shape? I found a deal for you!

Free fitness at Exhale Evanston, sign up now for classes starting 1/1/2016 until 1/19/2016

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Made Conscious Shopping Event

Thanksgiving is coming up. Can you believe that? And with that comes Black Friday, which I will spend asleep/chilling on the couch, and then Small Business Saturday, where I will do all my shopping.

This year, after all the shopping, I plan to stop by the Made Conscious Shopping Event hosted by Noktivo Spa. Should be a pretty cool time - Swag bags and beer will be provided, along with gifts to buy. Check it out here.

Barre with the Ballerinas at JW Marriott Chicago 12/6

Kick off the holiday season with a complimentary morning of ballet-inspired fitness with The Joffrey Ballet & The Barre Code

The morning includes:
A ballet inspired fitness class led by The Barre Code instructors and Joffrey Ballet ballerinas
Sample healthy bites from Spa at JW Chicago's Spa Cuisine Menu
Smoothies from JW Marriott Chicago's Lobby Lounge

RSVP

GET SOCIAL WITH CAPITAL ONE TONIGHT: 6:30pm

Join Capital One at the Capital One 360 Café in the Gold Coast to experience what the future of banking looks like along with networking, food, beer, wine and a DJ. 

RSVP

Saks Holiday Window Unveiling Party 11/23

Get in the Spirit at a Saks Holiday Window Unveiling Party

The holiday windows at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City are legendary, and their annual unveiling is one of the biggest events of the year for the iconic luxury department store. Fortunately, you don’t have to be in Manhattan to enjoy the fun, as MasterCard® cardholders in the Windy City are invited to an exclusive holiday window unveiling party at Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago. At this exciting event on November 23, guests can watch a live video feed of the NYC window unveiling while enjoying refreshments and entertainment in signature Saks style.

The festivities take place in the newly remodeled contemporary women’s department on the fifth floor, where a live video feed from New York will provide a spectacular view of the colorful animated window displays as they’re first presented to the public for the 2015 season. Enjoy every breathtaking detail as you take advantage of beauty treatments or just groove to the sounds of a live DJ. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll find yourself in the holiday spirit in no time.

The Essentials:

MasterCard cardholders are invited to a holiday window unveiling party at Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago.
Party includes live video feed of the window unveiling in New York, refreshments, entertainment & beauty treatments.
Location: Women’s Contemporary, 5th Floor
Event takes place November 23, 2015 from 5 to 7pm.
To RSVP, please contact RSVPChicago2@s5a.com

Launch of the LeBron 13 "Horror Flick" on Friday the 13th at Nike Chicago

Come and celebrate the launch of the LeBron 13 "Horror Flick" on Friday the 13th with a viewing party at Nike Chicago's Two Three. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive trialing experience with the LeBron 13 while enjoying food and drinks throughout the evening.

The Two Three is located on the 5th floor of Nike Chicago and will be open during regular store hours until 11/17. Reserve your spot below to guarantee entry.

#BRINGYOURGAME

Get Pampered at Old Orchard - JOOJ

Timbuk2 Chicago: FEMME Launch Party w Anna Baun of A Lily Love Affair

Timbuk2 is teaming up with Chicago fashion leader, Anna Baun of of A Lily Love Affair for the ultimate style collaboration happening at Timbuk2.

Anna will be hosting the event at the Timbuk2 Chicago store, where highlights include:

sake for sipping & sushi for noshing

photobooth

friends & family pricing on FEMME, one night only

meet, greet and shop with Anna on hand to help you shop your favorite looks

Space is limited, tickets are complimentary. RSVP

Gap Concert Series at Virgin Hotel 11/5, 11/15, 11/25

Don't you just love how there's always a free concert to be enjoyed somewhere in this great city? Who's coming with me to the Virgin Hotel and party with GAP??

Free Food This Week!!!

Guys, whoever said there's no such thing as a free lunch is WRONG! Here are places you can get some free food this week:

1) Thursday - ChickfilA free sandwich or nuggets! Just RT!

2) Saturday - Nando's Scavenger Hunt can yield free lunch for a year if you're one of 5 hunters to find the golden stick. But, in the past, just for trying, they'll also give you a certificate for one free meal.

3) Sunday - Uber Is Sending Real Grandmas Around Chicago to Cook Free Homemade Meals...FOR FREE!

Let me know in the comments if you know of more places. I'll be at Cosi searching for more. Why Cosi? Because it's Free Coffee Wednesday! (This and every Wednesday til the end of the year. Whohoooo!)

Free Arclight membership

You guys know I love movies, right? And free movies are even better. Thanks to the new ArcLight Cinema Grand Opening in New City, Chicagoans get free membership in their reward programs! Check it out here! Be sure to sign up as you'll get things like free tickets, birthday perks, and savings each time you visit. Worth $15, but sign up now and you won't have to pay a dime until April 2016. YAY!

Networking party at Primebar 11/10/15

RSVP for drinks and food at Primebar, a pretty great bar in the heart of the loop.

Movie Review: Our Brand Is Crisis

Oh boy (sigh), I went to an advanced screening of Our Brand Is Crisis at Showplace Icon Chicago on Tuesday. I love Sandra Bullock, but like her character's nickname, this movie is a CALAMITY!

First off, when I saw the trailer, I was still clueless about what this movie is about. I guess it sort of is like Scandal, but I don't watch that show, so I wasn't sure. That should have been the first sign. But against my better judgement, I skipped on over to the theater and wasted a few hours of my time.

Her character was confusing. One minute, she was a pitiful nervous wreck, & then in a blink of an eye, she transformed into a feared leader. Absolutely no development on that change at all!

The whole story was confusing. Some scenes were completely unnecessary. The ending was ridiculous because things do not happen like that in real life. Sooooo many questions were thought but then we dismissed it because this movie isn't worth our time. Not even worth a DVD viewing.seriously guys, just go and rewatch the Proposal instead.

Event Recap of Andersonville Dessert Crawl

You know I love food fests right? In all shapes, sizes and forms. I've been to more than one person should in a lifetime (and I won't have it any other way), but last weekend, I went to Chicago's Andersonville Dessert Crawl for the first time. Thanks to the generousity of Foodseum and the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, I was gifted a pair of passes to check them out.And, oh boy, did I have a blast!

We started at the Swedish American Museum at Clark and Foster and headed north, eating and laughing all the way. An hour and a half later, we had looped back to the museum, with sugar-madness in our eyes. Here is what transpired along the Caramel Apple Route:

We stop first at Candyality and indulged in some chocolate covered turtles. I love pecans and caramel, so this was amazing to me. We next walk down to Andersonville Antiques, ate some cookies baked by Swedish Bakery while browsing the wonderful knicknacks found in the store. You guys, they have amazing, unique rings here for TEN DOLLARS! I'm definitely going back here soon. Also, as a kid, we would always get our birthday cakes from Swedish Bakery. They have this amazing strawberry jam kind of cake that I was hoping would be available, but alas, Swedish Bakery isn't open on Sundays :(

We weren't sad for too long because we then head on town to Vincent and had some coconut custard with brownie brittle. The hot cider was an extra $5 which we opted out of because we had to save room for the next course: Thai Sweet Banana dessert at Noodle Zone. It's a good, but was missing the tapioca balls that I am use to in this meal.

Next, we crossed the street and headed back south. We stopped in Renalli's and were greeted with a cheesecake bar with make-your-own-toppings. Naturally, I went crazy over the toppings, adding chocolate and caramel, and whipped cream, and strawberries and pineapples. It was pretty amazing. Also, at Ranalli's, I discovered that this place does happy hour really well, with decent deals every night. It is now on my list of great places to go with friends!

Afterwards, we went to Potbelly's and were given 3 pieces of straight-from-the oven cookies. I've always loved their cookies, especially when warm and soft and sweet! Then off to a bar we went. At Simon's Tavern, my first thought was "Oh, there's a lot of people here drinking for 2pm on a Sunday." But I guess the bar is that cool. They were totally decked out in the Halloween spirits, with dismembered doll parts strewn all over the walls. Doll eyes watching us as we slurp down the Swedish Rice Pudding made next door at Svea Restaurant.

Though topped with lingonberries, it had a very overbearing corn taste. I quickly finished that and moved on to the next dessert - Coffee Brownie and Coffee Chocolate at La Columbe. I love the addition of coffee to the desserts; it brings a very satisfying crunch to the stuff. And of course, since I was at La Columbe, I had to get a latte on draft. I mean, their coffee on draft is so good, its a crime to walk in there and NOT get one.

We chilled for a bit, then made our way down to Cantina 1910 and had Stuffed Concha. This was the absolute climax of the dessert crawl. It was a crunchy cookie pastry filled with airy whipped flan that was oh-so-smooth. I wanted a dozen of it to bring home.

We walked further down to a culinary store and had some strawberry shortcake at Wooden Spoon. You guys, this store was SOOO CUTE! It was like a small dollhouse. And they have a grill in the back and a party house in the way back and an amazing garden. I wanted to stay here forever, but we had to finish up at Giordano's, where we had super delicious cannolis. I love cannolis and these were some of the best ones I've ever had. What a way to end the dessert crawl! I will be sure to go again next year!

Goose Island Fall Beer Tasting at Public Hotel 11/6/2015

Join Public Hotel for an exclusive preview of three of 312's new Fall beers in Library Bar and enter for a chance to win exclusive prizes including a Goose Island vintage record player!

RSVP

Book Launch Party for Brides Unveiled at Intercontinetal Chicago 12/4/2015

You had me at Dessert Buffet...

THE THING TO DO THIS WEEKEND: Chicago's New City Grand Opening Celebration 10/30-11/1

Have you heard of New City? It's a recent development area south of North/Clybourn in Chicago . Over the last month, I've seen tons of new stores and restaurants opening in that area. I even got to attend the opening celebrations of Earls and Yardhouse (thanks for the invite, guys!!) Kings Bowling and ArcLight Cinemas are slated to open later this month. I hope I get a chance to check them out.

This coming weekend, the celebration continues and will be open to the public. Check out the full details here. My personal favorite highlight on that list is the Nandos Dash! Free Food 10/31 between 11am and 1pm? YES!

Be sure to stick afterwards around and dine at Earl's then go imbibe at Yardhouse. I recommend the following items I had while I was there:

Earl's

The Bee's Knees. OMG, this cocktail comes in the cutest bear jar and is garnished with a lemon peel and honeycomb stick. IT'S SO FREAKING ADORABLE! I LOVE IT!!

The Silly Wabbit. A carrot cocktail that tastes so sweet like carrot juice. And that green sugar rim just oozes amazing sweetness. GET IT!

The Dynamite Rolls. Shrimp tempura roll that will blow your socks off. I promise!

Yardhouse

Ok, picking out a favorite cocktail at Yardhouse is a little bit trickier. Their drink menu is massive!

If you're a fan of spicyness like I am, get the Sriracha Ginger Mary for a little heat. For sweetness, get a salted watermelon margarita (middle drink pictured above.)

Best bet though, just go during happy hour and order as many drinks as you can handle. They are all pretty fantastic and the atmoshpher is top-notched fun.

ALSO, come back to Kings' on 11/2 to win free bowling for a year! And then take me with you ;)

Fabulous Fall Fun Happy Hour Presented by Indiegogo and The Grommet-Tonight

WHAT
Networking, nibbles, drinks and fun
WHEN
Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT) - Add to Calendar
WHERE
John Barleycorn - 149 West Kinzie Street Chicago, IL 60654
HOW
RSVP

Kamayan Feast at Sunda

Last Sunday, I had the great pleasure of visiting one of my favorite restaurant, Sunda (110 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654) for their Kamayan Feast! What is a a Kamayan Feast? Why, it's one of the best way to experience a meal. Confession: this is my second time attending Sunda's Kamayan Feast. Here's what went down this time around:

Upon arrival, we met at the bar and each got a Mai Tai. Super delicious, so pretty, and included in the price of the ticket.

While we were drinking, the chefs were busy throwing all sorts of food items on the communal table, atop a spread of banana leaf. We're talking lechon and shrimp and rice and chicken and pork belly and mangos! (but where were the longaniza?!) And perched atop all this were several fried sea basses! What a crazy sight!

Then we began eating and eating and eating. There was so much food that we were all bursting at the seam. They had to bring out boxes for us to take some home.

Once the tables were cleared, they brought out a Sunda-fied Halo Halo. OMYGOSH! It was great! We're talking fruits mixed with condensed milk and crushed ice, with 2 scoops of ice cream on top.

It was the perfect ending to that night of feasting like kings! If you guys ever get a chance to attend, do so. Until then, just keep looking and drooling at the pictures. I know I will be!

For further info on Kamayan Feast at Sunda, click here. See you at the next one!

Weekend Round-up!

Happy Friday, guys! Don't be bored this weekend, do this:

1) Local Brews, Local Grooves, House of Blues, 10/23 at 5:30PM. Music, Beer and Food. Use code UNTAPPED for $5 Tickets!

2) Uniqlo Grand Opening Water Tower Park, 10/24-10/25, 12PM-4PM, Free music, prizes and giveaways!

3) Mac and Cheese Fest, UIC Forum, October 24th 2-3pm (lunch), 6:30pm-9:30pm (dinner) MAC AND CHEESE! Need I say more?

4) James Beard Foundation's Taste America event series, Sur La Table, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 10/24,  9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Event featuring cooking demonstrations, tastings, cookbook signings and product demos with James Beard award winner Mark Ladner, of New York's Del Posto, and Tanya Baker, from The Boarding House in River North. The day kicks off with a Nespresso coffee tasting at 9:30 a.m.; stick around to sample charcuterie from West Loop Salumi a little later in the morning.

5) Free Tacos in a Bag at the Lincoln Square Restaurant, 10/24, midnight. Great place. Delicious food. You won't regret this one.

Mountain Dew Mega Trike Night 10/30/2015

Come take a spin on a mega trike around a custom indoor race track. The first-place racer wins a free trike, so practice your pedaling now. Mountain Dew is pairing these tricked-out trikes with music from DJs Marco Morales and Mr. West, free cocktails and tacos for the first 200 bikers through the door, and of course unlimited Mountain Dew.

RSVP

Weekend Roundup

Top 5 things to do this weekend:

1) Wine Riot at Union Station 10/16-10/17
2) Open House Chicago 10/17-10/18
3) Threadless Garage Sale 10/17
4) Chicago Architecture Biennial 10/16-10/23
5) Chili Fest 10/17-17/18

Where will you be at?!

Party in The Alley with Activate-Harrison Street 10/23/15

Activate is back for another installment. Be sure to RSVP for free beer at this free party.

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2 hr of free gaming at FTW Chicago this weekend! 8/10/15

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Get Ready for Halloween at this Chicago Cultural Mile Gathering!

Second Annual Craft Beer Symposium 10/8/15

Sometimes we go to craft beer fest for $60 a ticket. Sometimes we go for almost free.

Don't miss out on the Second Annual Craft Beer Symposium! I went to the First Annual Event last year. It was purely amazing.

$5 Donation to Elevated Films gets you in the door, a commemorative 3 oz. tasting glass, and samples of over 30 beers, spirts and wines!

Featured breweries Revolution Brewing & Begyle Brewing will be pairing their beers with some tasty bites.

Other vendors include:
The Brooklyn Brewery
Great Lakes Brewing Company
3 Sheeps Brewing Company
Forbidden Root
Arcade Brewery
Oskar Blues Brewery
Tyranena Brewing Company: Legendary Wisconsin Beer
Atlas Brewing Company
5 Rabbit Cerveceria
Lake Effect Brewing Company LLC
Boulevard Brewing Company
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Deschutes Brewery
Perennial Artisan Ales
Virtue Cider
Goose Island
Surly Brewing Company
Solemn Oath Brewery
Metropolitan Brewing
Artisinal Import Group LLC
Around the Bend Beer Co.
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Maverick Wines
Rodinia Wines
Moet Hennessy
RHINE HALL
Crafthouse
Parce Rum
Angel's Envy
Southern Wine and Spirits

Billy Goat Curse Party today at the Ren Hotel

As the MLB World Series approaches, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel knows that it's time to root root root for the Cubbies and hope that 2015 is the year they break the curse. To celebrate, curse the curse at Staytion Bar with the Billy Goat Curse Party on Monday, October 5 from 6 to 10 p.m., and enjoy bites from none other than the famous Billy Goat Tavern.

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 West Wacker Drive

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Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday!!!

How are you letting loose this weekend? Here are my top 5:

1 )Eve of the Eve PRE-PARTY October 2
2) Rocktoberfest October 2, 3, & 4, 2015
3) Taste Talks Conference October 3, 2015
4) April Bloomfield's Pop Up Gastropub October 3, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
5) All-Star BBQ Presented by Lifeway Foods October 4, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Have a fun weekend!

Free Comedy, and Free Beer

Who needs a good laugh? Check out This Week's Show!
This Week's Show offers free comedy at Bar Celona in Wrigley! There's a show today! Check their fb for other future dates.

3474 N Clark at 9:30pm.
Mention this ad for a free pitcher of beer!

#FWF is for Free Waffle Friday!

Free Waffles. Friday.
At the "Fargo" Waffle Wagon, 310 S. State St., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
Thanks RedEye for the info!

Uptown Uncorked

Who would like to join me for Uptown Uncorked? Food, wine AND Lexus CARS?! YES!

RSVP

Goose Island Beer Release Party 9/30/2015

FULTON & WOOD RELEASE PARTY - THE GREAT ROAD!

Bucket O' Blood Bookstore
3182 N Elston

RSVP for FREE BEER and FOOD

National Coffee Day

Tomorrow, 9/29/2015, is International Coffee Day!

Do you know where to get a free cup of coffee? Here are my picks:

Eataly -Visit Caffè Lavazza for a complimentary cup of coffee with any purchase all day!

Dunkin Donut - free Medium Hot/Iced on their app

Krispy Kreme – Free 12 oz. coffee and free glazed donut

Peet’s Coffee & Tea – Free small cup of Major Dickason’s blend with food purchase

Specialty’s Café & Bakery - Free coffee with any food purchase

Do you guys know of where else? I thought I saw something for Corner Bakery, but now that info escapes me...

Free Pizza at Your Pie Chicago (in Glenview)

Your Pie Chicago is opening October 2!

Your Pie at The Glen

2085 Tower Drive

Glenview, IL  60026

New restaurant openings usually mean free food. It's a great chance for the restaurants to train their super-star staff. Your Pie Chicago is no exception. From now until October 1, you can sign up to their soft opening here. Although you don't have to pay for your food, you are encourage to donate to the Kohl Children's Museum. How great is that?! Spots are limited, so get in there fast.

I can't wait for them to come into the Chicago city-limits.

Lincoln Unlocking Chicago at Katherine Anne Confections

The Lincoln Motor Company has been doing a lot of promotions around Chicago this past summer as part of their "Linocln Unlocking Chicago" Campaign. The deals have been pretty sweet. They park their cars in front of partnering businesses, you show up, talk to them about the car for 5 minutes, and get a free gift from the business. In the past, gifts have been free burgers at The Butcher and the Burger, entrees at Two, sushi at Shakou Sushi,  Italian-made tie ($90 retail!!!) at Nicholas Joseph. They all run for a limited time and have been incredibly hassle-free. Their current promotion is at Katherine Anne Confections, so go get it while it lasts!

Eat and Learn at a FREE Pilot Light Workshop TONIGHT

See you guys at the Linoln Park Whole Foods. Deets.

Nando's Peri-Peri New City Chicago Grand Opening

Is it almost time for lunch yet? Or dinner, or any other meal?

If so, head on down to Nando's Peri-Peri newest location in the New City Complex in Chicago's North side.

Their Homewarming special is *Almost* free chicken!
Come get a taste anytime from now through Tuesday (9/29)
pay what you want, and 100% of it will be donated to our friends at After School Matters.

Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken
NewCity Mall
1500 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
Monday, Sept. 28: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 29: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Parking is FREE in the NewCity Mall garage during these days.
https://twitter.com/NandosUSA/status/648497416560242688

Chicago Gourmet!

Chicago Gourmet is Here! Chicago Gourmet is HERE!!

Be Prepared!

Expect a review of the weekend very soon.

UNIQLO Lunchtime Dance Party on the Train!

UNIQLO is coming to the Magnificent Mile Fall 2015

To celebrate, they're bringing a taste of Tokyo to Chicago! Join them as they take time out of your hectic commute with DJ beats straight out of Tokyo, street style dance performances, tasty refreshments, and specially-wrapped gifts! They’ll also have Lucky Kuji raffle tickets with prizes including a trip to Japan, and tickets to a Chicago Bulls game!

RSVP to secure your spot and they’ll email you with the designated day and time to party on the train with UNIQLO.

UNIQLO Train Takeovers will run in 15-minute increments between 12:30PM-2PM* on the following dates:

September 30th, Wednesday
October 8th, Thursday
October 16th, Friday
October 23rd, Friday
*Participants will assigned a 30-minute time slot between 12:30PM-2PM.

RSVP

ROCKS Angel's Envy Launch Party 10/8/2015

THE GUILD | VIP OPENING EVENT

Free Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements are back with another deluxe sample! Did you get it from last time? This time, you can get a FREE Salted Caramel Banana & Apple Fruit Truffle Box! This is TODAY ONLY!

7 pc set value of $9.99

Also call ahead as all stores are not honoring it.

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Free Flirty Girl Cupcake Today (9/23/15)

It's another day of FREE CUPCAKES!!! Find Flirty Cupcakes at Lake and State at 5pm today! Don't miss out on your chance to win $10,000 by watching 2 Broke Girls on The U weekdays at 9pm and indulge in a FREE cupcake from Flirty Cupcakes and WCIU!

Free burgers for Verizon Members-Today Only

Simply send a burger emoji within a tweet and Verizon will get you a burger (up to $20):

Tweet a get a free back via @GoFooji. For details & sign up http://po.st/fooji  #WhyNotWednesday

Time for a laugh

The AV Club presents Bell Hop: A stand up comedy show with Ian Abramson

Ian Abramson returns to Chicago for a stand up comedy show at the Virgin Hotel!
Presented by The AV Club.
Featuring
Ian Abramson
Sammy Arechar
Alex Kumin
David Philips
Fran Hoepfner
Dan Abromowitz
+ secret surprise headliner & more!

Virgin Hotels Chicago - 203 N. Wabash
Saturday, September 26th, 9PM - Free!!

Chicago vs Portland Beer Smackdown

Free beer events at Mobile Makers


Join the Chicago design and development community for a Chicago vs. Portland beer smackdown, plus lively conversation and snacks (courtesy of Eight Bit Studios). Sample Chicago wunderkind Revolution Brewing's Oktoberfest and Anti-Hero beers and Portland bad boy Rogue Brewing's Dead Guy Ale and Juniper Pale Ale.
The team from Neologic will also be there to launch CORNBREAD, their new, groundbreaking social sharing app.

Mobile Makers
223 W Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60654

Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT)

Tickets

Free Entry to Rocktober BeerFest (10/2/2015-10/4/2015)

Rocktober Beerfest
October 2, 2015 - October 4, 2015
Chicago Journeymen Plumbers
1340 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607

Rocktober Beerfest will kick off it’s inaugural event in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. This 3-day festival will run October 2-4, and play host to more than 10,000 people.

RocktoberBeerfest will play on the traditional theme of an authentic German Oktoberfest. We will be keeping it LOCAL with our amazing selection of beers, brats, and live music.

Hours of Operation:

Friday 5pm–11pm
​Saturday 12pm–11pm
Sunday 12pm–10pm


Featured Beer: Goose Island

Goose Island leads in the craft of brewing by creating award-winning beers that define classic and innovative styles to capture the hearts, imaginations, and palates of beer drinkers. Come and enjoy an ice-cold pint. Goose will bring you their tasty pints using 32 fermenters, over 15 different yeasts, state-of-the-art filters, centrifuges and a 50 barrel JV Northwest 5 vessel system.

Featured Brats: Publican Quality Meats

Publican Quality Meats’ is reflective of the West Loop. Reminiscent of Executive Chef Paul Kahan’s father’s smokehouse and delicatessen, Publican Quality Meats harkens back to the time of family run businesses and traditional whole animal butchery.

Featured Band: Jimmy’s Bavarians

Style ranges throughout the spectrum from the old "oompah" favorites to many of the newest stimmung medleys brought over directly from Munich. Some songs are originals, both in English and in German. Vocalists and instrumentalists are always featured.

Save $10 and get one of 200 admission tickets to be given out here!

If you miss out, sorry. Get regular price tickets here.

Rémy Martin event (10/13/2015-10/15/2015)

10/13/2015-10/15/2015
2110 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL

The global leader in premium and luxury
cognac invites you to

The Heart of Cognac Experience
An unforgettable exclusive tasting

Join us for a unique immersive experience exploring
the Heart of Cognac. You and your friends will discover
the timeless craftsmanship involved in the making of our
cognacs and experience what it takes to be a skilled
Cellar Master while partaking in your own cognac blending
session. This is a rare opportunity to taste some of the
world's most refined cognacs from the House of Remy Martin.

We look forward to sharing this unique experience with you.

Space is limited; secure your reservation today.

Click the link to learn more and find the event location
in your area.

Free Food Tasting in Pilsen 9/22/2015 starting at 4pm

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Pangea and 18th Street Development Corporation's Buen Provecho Taste of Pilsen

Come to 18th St. in Pilsen at 4 pm for a FREE tasting from 25+ restaurants. Wonder the business corridor to learn who has the best taco, mole and much more.

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Free Lunchtime Dance Party: Wired Fridays Series Ignites Lunchtime with DJs and Electronic Dance Music

From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month, the Department of Cultural Affairs presents a free music series that features influential electronic artists from the ‘90s to today.

The Wired Fridays kick off with a special outdoor dance party on Daley Plaza with Roy Davis Jr. and continues at The Chcago Cultural Center. Full schedule below. Go out there and have fun and dance your butt off!

Roy Davis Jr.Roy Davis Jr.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St

Derrick Carter
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STP Networking: WeWork with Dr. McGillicuddy (9/24/2015)

Alchohol brands sponser the best parties. That's why I will be here:

September 24th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
WeWork Fulton Market Office | 220 N Green St | Chicago, IL 60607

Dr. McGillicuddy's

Complimentary Cocktails & Networking Event
Presented by SocialTechPop
SocialTechPop

Join us for a night of speciality cocktails, networking, and free prizes!


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