Retro Dance Party
UR and Cubby Bear present a retro dance party this Saturday! Take a break from the hectic holidays and shake your ass to tunes of the '80s and '90s! RSVP now for comp admission and drinks from 9 to 10 p.m.!

WHEN: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

VIP SPECIAL: RSVP at urchicago.com for free admission and complimentary draft beer and well drinks from 9 to 10 p.m.

Cubby Bear
1059 W. Addison; 773/327-1662

Neighborhoodies Chicago Store Opening Party
After three years of eager anticipation, Neighborhoodies is proud to be opening their first Chicago store in beautiful Wicker Park. To celebrate, the Brooklyn-based customized clothing company is inviting you to join them for an opening party hootenany. Enjoy free Goose Island beer all night long and shake it to DJ sets by the Brooklyn crew.

8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Neighborhoodies
1300 N. Milwaukee Avenue

McFadden's Saloon Grand Opening
Come check out the grand opening of McFadden's Chicago. Established in New York City in 1977, McFadden's Saloon has been a landmark for almost 30 years. Their sixth location is now opening in the heart of the Gold Coast, at the corner of State and Division. With their legendary after-work parties, attractive staff, late-night menu, and 4 a.m. license (5 a.m. on weekends), McFadden's is quickly becoming the talk of the town. This is one party you do not want to miss!

McFadden's is the perfect place to grab a few cocktails after work or spend a night out on the town! The legacy continues this October. Be the first to experience McFadden's Chicago!

This Thursday, October 20.
Doors open to the public at 8 p.m.
There will be complimentary top shelf open bar and hors d'oeuvres from 8 to 9 p.m.

The Guest List is now open! Call 312-475-9450 to reserve your spot.

McFadden's Saloon
1206 N. State St.
312-475-9450

UR Magazine Relaunch Party
You've heard the hype and by now, you've probably seen the brand-new, better-than-ever product: That's right, we're talking about our very own UR Chicago magazine.

We won't repeat all of what you already know--that we've sized down (in scale, but not in coverage) to make your favorite local nightlife publication easier to pick up, tote around and hold on to for even longer than before--because this e-mail is about the other thing we do best: party.

You're invited (let out elated exclamation of joy here) to our official re-launch celebration. Come check out our new digs, if you haven't seen them already, at Reserve (858 W. Lake, 312/455-1111).

Be our guest for a cocktail and sushi reception from 9 to 11 p.m., courtesy of Reserve, Budweiser and Ra Sushi, and then stay to watch things get crazy.

Remember: This is the first and only re-launch UR has done in nine years, so this should be the party of the decade. You don't want to miss it.

RSVP HERE!!!

Reserve
858 W. Lake
Chicago, IL

MUSICIRCUS at MCA - Sunday, FREE!
Who's going to John Cage's MUSICIRCUS at Chicago's MCA this Sunday?
It's FREE, 1 to 5 PM.

MUSICIRCUS event site:
http://musicircus.chicagocomposers.org

MCA Chicago
220 E. Chicago Ave.

Behind Blythe Opening Reception
Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery

Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery is proud to announce the "Behind Blythe" exhibit from September 17, through October 16, 2005. The opening reception on the 17th will feature Blythe photographer Gina Garan signing her Blythe photo book and CWC Creative Producer Junko Wong will be attending as well. Don't miss this chance to meet two amazing creative artists!

The newly released, hard-to-get Roxy Baby Blythe and a variety of other Blythe Neos and Petites available for purchase, beginning on the opening night of the show.

Free wine and soft drinks served all evening. Music by Tobias (syne.tv)

6pm

Rotofugi
1953 W. Chicago Ave.
312-491-9501

SEXTACY PARTY
Featuring DJ Portia Surreal performing Topless!

This Saturday @ Zentra Nightclub you are in for a treat! Dj Portia Surreal will be performing live @ Zentra in the Main Room after her DJ SET she will be doing a 45 MIN SEXY FETISH SHOW on the MAIN STAGE!

RSVP NOW

VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION from 9 - 10pm

LADIES NO COVER BEFORE MIDNIGHT
GUYS $10 ALL NIGHT

Send the FIRST and LAST NAMES of everyone attending to the guestlist:

info@exactevents.com ( ZENTRA )

ZENTRA NIGHTCLUB
923 W WEED ST - CHICAGO IL

Lethal: Spybar Thursday Kickoff
Things get “Lethal” on Thursdays at Spy Bar with some of the industries most recognizable faces and hosts. Join George and Danielle from Ice 9 events and Choon as they will guarantee to get your drink on. You can experience Spy Bar’s resident talent Dino G and Victor R for some intimate and banging house beats.

2 HOUR OPEN BAR - 10 - MIDNIGHT
LADIES NO COVER TIL MIDNIGHT $10 AFTER w RSVP

GUYS $10 ALL NIGHT w/ RSVP

SEND YOUR FIRST and LAST NAMES to:
info@exactevents.com ( subject / Thursday )

Spybar
646 N Franklin

Advance screening of The Baxter
IFC FILMS and The Onion invite you and a guest to an advance screening of The Baxter on Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m. in Chicago. To attend this screening, Click Here!

Head Cases and Reunion advance screening
Presented by Fox Broadcasting and The Onion

Fox Broadcasting and The Onion invite you and a guest to a FREE advance screening of Head Cases and Reunion on Wednesday, September 7, at 7 p.m. in Chicago.

To attend this screening, RSVP here!

Preview MIX
MIX is an exciting new concept in the world of nightlife! It's "something for everyone" concept combines restaurant and nightclub, as well as a full MIX of genres musically, including favorites from Gwen Stefani, The Killers, Depeche Mode, The Cure, 50 Cent, Usher, Paul Oakenfold and more!

Designed by renowned architect Jeremiah Johnson (Moto, Mirai, X/O and More), the front room is a stylish and sophisticated lounge done in a cutting edge palate of rich green tones with "living room" style seating areas and large glass doors that open the space up onto Halsted and a garden courtyard. When the sun goes down, MIX expands into a dynamic nightclub with live tribute bands on Fridays and DJs on Saturdays. From soaring exposed brick walls to luxurious private seating areas, the main floor, bathed in a red glow, is perfect for impromptu dancing as things heat up!

The party kicks off from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. with an open bar featuring the new premium Xellent Swiss Vodka SOUNDS: MIX's preview party features Piano Man Mike Sigman, who dons the personas of two musical greats in one amazing show. With the use of costumes, stage props and slides, Sigman channels the voices and songs of both Elton John and Billy Joel!



9:00 p.m. to close

Only $7 - a value for this popular act and cocktails!

MIX
2843 N. Halsted; 773/528-7569

Destination Sweden
Jet Vodka Lounge hosts the official Play the Field after-party. Experience a variety of Swedish vodkas like Svedka and Thors Hammer among the largest vodka selection in Chicago! Get there early for the open bar sponsored by UR Chicago and Stockholm Kristall Vodka or stop by after Play the Field, where youíll get a wristband for comp admission and one free drink!

Open bar from 8 p.m to 9 p.m. $5 Swedish vodka drinks, including POMtinis (Pom Wonderful, Stockholm Kristall Vodka, grapefruit juice, sour mix, lime juice and sugar) and Tall Redheads (Pom Wonderful, lemon-lime soda and a lemon wedge)

Doors open at 8 p.m.

Jet Vodka Lounge
1551 N. Sheffield

Century Media Celebration
4 weeks of Monday night giveaways brought to you by Century Media records.

DJ Eleven

No Cover, 10pm-4am.

Neo
2350 N. Clark St.

Oscillations: an Official Lollapalooza After Party: Live Music; Rock
Darkroom, Charles Attal Presents, and Capital Sports and Entertainment are proud to present “Oscillations” featuring a very special live performance by The Brian Jonestown Massacre, with guest performance by local Chicago band Airiel and resident DJs Brock and Tobias spinning rock, garage, and psychedelic. There will be drink specials and giveaways courtesy of co-sponsors Goose Island, Jameson, and Time Out Chicago.

$15 in advance/door. 9pm-2am. For advance tickets visit www.darkroombar.com.

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

For Promotional Use Only
Presented by Sheffield's and The Onion

Join The Onion at Sheffield's for the first-ever "For Promotional Use Only" party. The Onion is cleaning house, and we need you to come fill your pockets with as much free stuff as they can hold! Everything from T-shirts, to bottle openers, CDs, DVDs, stickers, posters, and plenty of useless trinkets that will assist you with popularity. Hear new music and grab some free promo items from artists such as:

The Bled | Emanuel | Acceptance | Dead 60's | Ray LaMontagne | Natasha Bedingfield | Vendetta Red | Anna Nalick | Howie Day | and more!!!

Enjoy $2 Point specials, as well as Sheffield's kick-ass beer garden.

9 p.m.

Sheffield's
3258 N. Sheffield
773.281.4989

BOOKED - Newcity at Barbara's
Join Newcity for our BOOKED event at Barbara's on Thursday, June 23, 7 pm

Come celebrate Agate Publishing with a night of readings and music. June is Agate month at Barbara's - featuring titles from this new local press all month long with discounts and special displays. Stop in to learn more about Chicago's vibrant publishing world, with appearances from Agate authors Andrew Winston, Cheryl Mayberry McKissack, Kathleen Ameche, Dan Lefkovitz and Sam Wilkin. Go to http://www.agatepublishing.com for more details about the authors.

Enjoy the live music of Starcandy.

Complimentary food provided by Tomato Head Pizza Kitchen
Complimentary admission

Barbara's
UIC, 1218 S. Halsted, Chicago
312-413-2665

Fashion Week
Get out of those mid-week blues by checking out the kick-off gala of FASHION WEEK hosted by yours truly! The event will include a runway presentation by Celeste Turner featuring the latest trends for men. Hair and makeup styled by Asha Salon and Spa.

VIP SPECIALS: RSVP at URChicago.com for the VIP Cocktail Reception from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. hosted by Moet Champagne and special giveaways by Le Clou Tanning!

Erin McDougald Jazz Quartet and DJ Scott Margelous

10 p.m. to 4 a.m. No Cover!

For more information please visit NYChicago.com

NY Lounge
1206 N. State

Dance Down Division
Saturday, June 11
Noon-7pm and beyond
Division Street from Ashland to Leavitt

Celebrate Summer with an All-Day Shopping Party on Wicker Park's Division Street

This year's annual Dance Down Division event is a unique chance to experience the shops, salons, restaurants, bars as well as all of the other great businesses that Wicker Park's Division Street has to offer. Discover fabulous buys in furniture, clothing, shoes, jewelry, beauty, apothecary, gifts and more as you wander from Ashland to Leavitt Street.

Stroll through each boutique to enjoy discounts, specials, and the chance to receive a goody bag while supplies last. Participating boutiques will provide complimentary Evian water and Ecco Domani wine as you browse. Make sure to grab a punch card from one of the following boutiques because a fully punched card will get you a goodie bag that can be picked up at Vintage Wine Bar, InnJoy, and Small Bar while supplies last!

Participating boutiques include:

Pump 1659 West Division
Paper Doll 1747 West Division
d/vision 1756 West Division
Steelo 1850 West Division
Porte Rouge 1911 West Division
Casa de Soul 1919 West Division
Public I 1923 West Division
Symmetry 1925 West Division
Chemise on Division 1939 West Division
Plein Aire 2036 West Division
Eurotrash 2136 West Division

Finish off a well-spent shopping day with an after-party at one of these popular Division Street bars:

Vintage Wine Bar 1942 West Division
InnJoy 2051 West Division
Small Bar 2049 West Division

Make sure to hold onto your punch card to receive complementary admission to the 10pm-12pm after-party at...

Four
1551 West Division

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Around The Coyote Prom
Prom: It's a unique cultural event in the American psyche that affects people - even the ones who didn't go - long after the last slow dance has ended. Only high-school myopia would make kids think it's going to be the best night of their lives, but the Around The Coyote Prom celebrates that myopia by reliving it.

DJ Jim Dorling will spin '70s and '80s hits, spiked punch and hors d'oeuvres will be served, and there will be a mixed media art show, Macerate. Goofy prom outfits are encouraged.

Head over to Vintage Wine Bar (1942 W. Division) the night before for the Pre-Prom Party from 7 - 11 p.m. and enjoy a very special wine tasting.

11 p.m.

Big Horse
1558 N. Milwaukee

BOOM Friday
Due to overwhelming show of support for next weeks BEACH Party at Ontourage, Jimmy Z & Ransey, we will be paying YOUR COVER ALL NIGHT and will be buying all the drinks from 9pm - 10:00pm!

Also be giving away FREE tickets to HOT IMPORT NIGHTS! Ontourage's very own Ransey's show car will be in display in front of Ontourage!

ONTOURAGE
157 W Ontario

Gotham City : Batman Begins Premiere Party Tonight
Unless you've been off the radar the past Month,(or living in a cave) you know about Brad Altman Presents Special Event in Chicago at Crobar Tonight, "Gotham City"!!

The Crobar production team has put together an event that is monumental, even by Crobar standards. Truly something you have to see to believe and have to be there to experience it!

Looking forward to another one of those great nights, we all get together for, every once in a while! To RSVP email my e-mail, bapresents@yahoo.com ASAP

Doors open at 10pm sharp for "Gotham City", the Batman Begins Premiere Party!!

Crobar
1543 N. Kingsbury

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BRIGHT LIGHTS BUENOS AIRES
An invitation from NewCity...

Latin America is the land of endless summer. This year, we've arranged a Latin-themed party to release Newcity's Summer Guide in style: Bright Lights Buenos Aires. We’ve worked with N~ barra, an Argentinean nightclub, to bring South America to Elston street for one night.

With complimentary sangria, $2 samples of Argentinean wine, and a $10 all-you-can-eat Asado cookout, we’re looking forward to a truly special night. If the food and drink isn’t enough, live tango singers will ensure a summer state of mind all night long.

It's an intimate club, so we're asking folks to RSVP in order to make sure we save room for you. Do so here.

7 PM

Ñ Barra
2977 N. Elston

Lincoln Park Lottery Party
Sick and tired of doing the same old things? UR invites you to try something different while trying your luck to win fabulous prizes. Come celebrate the latest ultimate not-to-be-missed lottery party at Lincoln Park's favorite, sexy hotspot Cherry Red!

RSVP at www.urchicago.com to get on the list for a COMPLIMENTARY Absolut cocktail reception from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $5 Cover. $5 Specialty Martini Menu all night!

UR VIP's get 2 chances to win the lottery prizes! The Grand Prize is $1,000 cash; 2nd prize is a way-cool iPOD Shuffle; and 3rd prize is a pair of Cubs tickets!

Special DJ performance by DJ Laura B

8pm to 2am

Cherry Red
2833 N. Sheffield

Cabaret Benefit for the Ride for Aids Chicago
Local artists and participants in the Ride for Aids Chicago have conjured up a benefit cabaret evening May 20th, 2005, 6-9 pm at the Darkroom, 2210 W. Chicago.

Black Bear Combo will perform their hot version of gypsy punk music. Spoken word, burlesque, and performance art will be served up as well. Donations will be accepted. Cash bar. Refreshments will be served.

The Ride for Aids Chicago is in its 4th year raising money for critical HIV/AIDS care and prevention services in the Chicago area. For more information on the ride and its beneficiaries, go to www.rideforaids.org , www.tpan.com and www.behiv.org

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

An evening of wine & film appreciation
PRESENTED BY RANDOLPH WINE CELLARS

Mondovino, a film by Jonathan Nossiter
at the Music Box Theatre

Viewers of the 5pm and 8pm showings of Mondovino will be treated to a complimentary wine tasting before and Q & A following each showing.

Sample two wines: one a globalized wine with mass appeal, the other a traditional example from a classic region.
Can you guess which is which?

Sommelier and wine merchant Perry Fotopoulos from Randolph Wine Cellars (voted Newcity's Best Place to Get Wine Downtown) and the Tasting Room will be on hand for the Q&A following the movie.

21+ for wine tasting

Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Ave
773.871.6604

Randolph Wine Cellars & The Tasting Room
1415 W. Randolph
312.942.1313

Jameson U2 ticket giveaway
In an effort to reward the biggest of U2 fans, Jameson has decided to throw a special U2 skybox party at Johnny O'Hagans on May 4. One lucky winner in attendance at the event will get the chance to check out the sold out show with their favorite bartender in the Jameson skybox at the United Center, which will be completely stocked full of Jameson on May 9.

Expect Jameson specials and Onion giveaways all night long.
8pm

Johnny O'Hagans
3374 N. Clark
773.248.3600

Life During Wartime Dance Party
Disc Jockey CB, Mother Hubbard, and J2K are increasing political awareness and dancing consciousness with electro, 80s, indie rock, hip hop, brit pop, punk and new wave beats. Drink specials and giveaways.

No Cover. 8pm-2am. $1 off all imports.
Check out

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

Euro-Trash Grand Opening
Stop in anytime during the evening for complimentary cocktails and see the latest styles from Grail, Raw 7, Industry, A Kurtz & More.

Euro-Trash
2136 W. Division

Dub Magazine Car Show & Concert Pre-Party
Asian-Elements.com Saturdays @ Transit has proven since our launch last month to be Chicago's Only Saturday night Asian Nightlife event

1 hour hosted cocktail reception from 10:00-11:00 PM by Asian-Elements.Com

Asian-Elements.com residents DJ Erge & DJ Zero in the Mezzanine Room Every Saturday:

Dub Magazine Car Show & Concert giveaways including Show tickets, T-shirts & more will go to the first RSVP's while supplies last.

RSVP at: www.transit-usa.com

Ladies receive complimentary admission before midnight & Gentlemen 1/2 off all Night with RSVP's. RSVP's will also have VIP access to The Mezzanine Reply with valid e-mail address per RSVP

Transit Nightclub
1431 Lake Street

Wet Saturday
Wet Nightclub is the place to be on Saturdays; the diverse crowd guarantees some of the best people watching in the city! Wet definitely has something for everyone and this Saturday will surely be one of the best nights out on the town.

VIP Specials: RSVP at www.wetchicago.com/rsvp for a private cocktail reception sponsored by Stoli from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. AND complimentary admission from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and reduced admission from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m. ($20 General Admission after that or without RSVP.)

Music: Resident DJs Trilogy, Horacio, Frank Solano and Hiroki will be spinning hip-hop and progressive house, featuring Leddie Garcia on percussions.

10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Wet
209 W. Lake

Moonshine Madness
Presented by UR and Miller Lite

Nestled in the busy corner of Honore and Division in Wicker Park, Moonshine is a popular hot spot hangout for lunch, dinner or drinks! If you've never been to Moonshine, you are missing out on a casual, fun environment where you will find great music, excellent specials and a fabulous menu. Grab your friends and get mooned!

Miller Lite and UR come together to celebrate Mike Lee's Birthday with complimentary Miller Lite for UR VIP's from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.! Guest DJs include DJ Apocalypse, Mike Dearborn, and Alex Mattson.

Moonshine
1824 W. Division

UR Party @ Plush
Party hard. Eat late. Live large. Plush is one of the West Loop's hottest lounges where you can find a laid-back atmosphere and stylish décor while listening to the sounds of DJ Tony To Much as he spins house, dance and hip-hop remixes with live percussionist Bam Bam Buddha late into the night.

UR VIPs score complimentary cocktails from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. courtesy of FRIS VODKA! RSVP at www.urchicago.com. Doors open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Kitchen open late. No Cover. Valet available.

Plush
1104 W. Madison

Tribute to the Legendary Studio 54 : The Mirror Ball
For one Night only, the Main Room of Transit, Morphs itself into the Legendary Studio 54, for a gigantic celebration!! This Party is Transit and Barry Paddors version of the Last Party at Studio 54, with all the hedonism that made that club so famous!

From the upstarts that sparked the disco revolution, comes a Saturday Night Soul Funkathon, Express to you! So come on down to Transit on Saturday April 9th and ride the Funkadelica, with your Glitter Hosts and Groove Jockeys, Goose, Mark Centennial and D Double! Special Guest, Paul Tolson!

Ladies are free and guys are reduced to just $10, with your rsvp. Plus, we buy all of your cocktails from 10-11pm!

So whatuwaitinfor? Rsvp now to bapresents@yahoo.com and you'll be locked in for a night of Disco, Transit Style, mixed in with our usual great Hip Hop Saturday Music, on April 9th!

All Aboard the Party Train!! We depart at 10pm and the Train doesn't get back to the station until 5am!!

Brad Altman
(312) 919-3761 (My personal cell)

Transit
1431 Lake St. Chicago

Plushtastrophe
The Art of Plush
Over 100 plush creations by artists from near and far... touching encouraged!
All pieces up for sale... wheeeeeeeeee!

Opening Party
7pm-11pm | Free Drinks | DJ Clayton Counts

Rotofugi
1953 W. Chicago Ave.

Opening Day Celebration
Celebrate Opening Day 2005 at Goose Island Wrigelyville with The Onion and Improv Olympic. The celebration features a rollicking performance by Frank Bang's Secret Stash and live performances by Improv Olympic.

The Onion will buy your Goose Island 312 Ale between 8 and 10 a.m., or while supplies last. RSVP by emailing promotions@theonion.com with "Opening Day" in the subject line, and don't forgot to include your full name. While there enter to win tickets to Cubs games and Improv Olympic performances!

Goose Island Wrigleyville
3535 N. Clark

UR Party @ NY Lounge
New State Street nightclub NY Lounge is the place to be if you're a VIP! If you haven't been to NY Lounge yet, now's your chance to see why everyone is talking about this sexy late-night hotspot.

And on Friday, April 8, UR VIPs score a hosted open-bar reception from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. featuring the unveiling of SVEDKA Clementine Vodka. There's complimentary admission before midnight when you RSVP at www.urchicago.com

NY Lounge is open to guests 21 and up until 4 a.m.

NY Lounge
1206 N. State

Drinks for Designers in Chicago
Join HOW and mediabistro.com for a cocktail party for creatives in Chicago on April 5. Cheap drinks, free appetizers—and hanging out with your fellow designers from a wide variety of markets in Chicago. If you're in design, advertising, marcomm, publishing or media, this event's for you. Get the party scoop here and be sure to RSVP!

This event is for designers, illustrators, art directors, design journalists and other art/design professionals. Sorry, no students/interns and no networking, please (it's just about having a good time!).

Complimentary appetizers. Discounted Drinks. Cash Bar.
7-9pm

The Apartment
2251 N. Lincoln Ave.

Queens Of The Stone Age Lullabies To Paralyze CD listening party
Known for its position at the top of the stoner rock heap, California-based Queens Of The Stone Age grinds out the follow up to 2002's Songs For The Deaf. The band's fourth album, Lullabies To Paralyze, showcases enough scorching riffs and guitar pyrotechnics to satisfy even the cruelest of naysayers.

Come out to Delilah's for a Lullabies To Paralyze CD listening party on March 22. While there sign up for great giveaways and Onion swag. The CD will be available to buy from our friends at Tower Records.

Delilah's 2771 N. Lincoln

Minx 3yr Anniversary Party
Three years and many cheers! Minx has momentous plans in store for its third birthday, and you're invited! Come celebrate Minx's three-year anniversary with an Asian New Year-themed party! The evening will include complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from Saffron on Hubbard from 9 p.m. until 10 p.m., plus entertainment by local-favorite DJs and a live saxophonist from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m.

This celebration is a thank you to all of Minx's patrons who have contributed in making the club's three years in business a great success. For more information, please visit www.minxchicago.com.

Minx
111 W. Hubbard

St. Patrick's Day @ Sound-Bar
Sexy up your St. Patrick's Day! UR, Chicago Fusion, Hot Threads and Dave Medusa invite you to a night of scantily clad women and men strutting their stuff on the runway, with lingerie and exotic fashions from local favorite Hot Threads!

Get your night started with a private cocktail reception and open bar from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with special green cocktails and shots! Wear green and get in free all night, or use the password "UR Chicago" for complimentary admission for you and a guest before midnight. For more information, please visit www.sound-bar.com.

Sound-Bar
226 W. Ontario

5th Annual, "Famous St. Patricks Day Weekend Party"
100 Transit VIP Cards!! These exclusive Transit VIP Cards are good for free admission for two, with no restrictions, for all of 2005!! Do the math, if you're a regular at Transit, this is something you definitely want to try and win! We'll have people just inside the door when you arrive, waiting to sign you up, to enter to to win this great Prize! It's not like the lottery, you'll actually have about a One in Nine chance of winning!

We're opening at a Special Time, 9:30pm, half an hour earlier than usual, to accomodate the tremendous turnout we expect for this Special evening! You're the beneficiary of the extra half-hour! Because we're opening at a Special early time Saturday Night March 12th, instead of buying your cocktails from 10-11pm, as we do every Saturday Night, we'll be buying your cocktails for the first hour and a half, from 9:30pm, when we open the doors, until 11pm! What a deal!!

We have very limited availability for the VIP list for this Special Event Night at Transit!!! Please don't wait until the last minute and get shut out! RSVP me now at bapresents@yahoo.com and lock you and all of your friends in, for one of the best Parties of the Year, Saturday March 12th at Transit Nightclub!! Cover is reduced to half-price, just $10 for everyone writing me and receiving a confirmation for this Party!! Keep in mind, we have no time restrictions for the VIP List at Transit, it's good all night every Saturday!!

Transit
1431 Lake St.

THE RING TWO
Newcity, Delilah's and Dreamworks invite you to this special event. Join us on Thursday, March 10 at 9 PM at Delilah's, 2771 N. Lincoln. You'll have a chance to win passes to the special advance screening of 'The Ring Two!'

We'll also be giving away copies of 'The Ring' Collector's set DVD, which includes 'Rings' - an original short film created exclusively for the DVD. See it before you see 'The Ring Two.'

The Ring Two - opening March 18th

Passes are available on a first-come, first served basis while supplies last. One pass per person. Each pass admits two. No purchase necessary.

Delilah's
2771 N. Lincoln

UR Party @ SAUSALITO
Swing into Sausalito Thursday, March 3 for a fun party starter with complimentary wine from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for UR VIPs! Featured wines include a 2003 Kanaletto Pinot Grigio, a 2002 Duke Chardonnay, a 1999 Lan Rioja Crianza and a 2001 Santa Tresa Nero d'Avola Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy exciting food samplings and wine pairings at Sausalito Restaurant and Martini Bar. Plus, there's $4.95 martinis all night! Grab your friends and drink up!

To RSVP for this exciting night of food and wine, please visit www.urchicago.com; for more information, contact Kym at 773/248-7263.

Sausalito
543 W. Diversey

LOOPED
Andrew Winston reads from his new book, LOOPED

LOOPED is a remarkably assured and accomplished debut novel telling the separate stories of a diverse group of Chicagoans - black, brown, and white, gay, straight, and bi - as their lives unfold in diverging and (occasionally) converging ways over the course of the year 2000.

"In his inventive and ambitious first novel, Winston captures the poetry and diversity of Chicago.enter[ing] the twenty-first century." --Adam Langer, author of Crossing California

Complimentary 312 Beer from Goose Island and Hors d'oeuvres from Salonika
7:00 pm

57th Street Books

Hyde Park
1301 E. 57th Street
773-684-1300

The Brazilian Girls Listening Party
Enter To Win tickets to see The Brazilian Girls live Feb. 19th at The Metro!
Complimentary Wine and Cheese

7:30 pm - No Cover - 21+

Brazilian Girls
Imagine Grace Jones, Blondie, The Sugar Cubes, and Astrud Gilberto having a wild party and you are only halfway there
"irresistible" - New York Times
"Sexy as all hell. . .One of the most exciting discoveries of the year!" - Nic Harcourt, KCRW

Joie De Vine
1744 W. Balmoral
(773) 989-6846

Love, Sex, and Romance - Everybody Does It
Valentine’s Day typically inspires thoughts of pink roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolate, and last minute runs to the store for greeting cards. But flowers and candy reveal a very small view of what people really think about love. “Everybody Does It” will be an evening of live music, burlesque dancers, and sensuous food and activities to celebrate the many shapes, sizes, and fetishes of love, sex, and romance.

darkroom
2210 W. Chicago Ave.

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you + 1
Shhhh.... What HAPPENS in the suite STAYS in the suite.
A night of PURE INDULGENCE awaits you.

FOOD. DRINKS. DECADENCE (you + 1)

The Party: Suiteheart Soiree
The Place: 35th floor Hard Rock Hotel
230 N. Michigan Ave.

8pm

Tryst
For those of you who don't know, a "tryst" is a secret rendezvous between lovers. Why wait until Valentine's Day to check out Wrigleyville's own ideal date spot: the chic, sexy lounge known as Tryst? Tryst is stylish and fun, and just waiting for UR readers to invade for a night of partying and dancing.

UR and Tryst join forces Thursday, February 3 for complimentary Stoli cocktails from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.! There's also $4 Stoli and $4 Jack Daniels cocktails all night, plus Tryst DJs will spin throughout the evening. And did we mention no cover? RSVP at www.urchicago.com and get on the list for complimentary Stoli cocktails and a fabulous night at Tryst!

Tryst
3485 N. Clark

Industry Night at Elbo Room
Entertain Me Presents.... One night only at the Elbo Room 8pm - 9pm FREE BEER 9pm drink specials duenow plays at 9:30 MY FALLEN SECRET will play at 10:15pm Greg from Kill Hannah will spin music from 11:00 til close.

Elbo Room
2871 N. Lincoln Avenue (lincoln/george)

Blue & Chew
The Onion will buy your Pabst Blue Ribbon between 8 and 9 p.m., or until the supply is exhausted. But available all night will be 16-ounce drafts of PBR for $2. Plus, The Honeybees take the stage at 10 p.m.

RSVP by emailing promotions@theonion.com with "Blue and Chew" in the subject line. Don't forget to include your full name, to tell the folks at the door that you're on the list, and to be a responsible drinker.

HorseShoe
4115 N. Lincoln
773.549.9292

Tsunami Relief
The benefit will feature complimentary hors d'ouvres and cocktails, and will be fully underwritten by the Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club in the hopes of raising money for the charity AmeriCares (www.americares.org, 800-486-HELP). AmeriCares was one of the first relief organizations to be on the ground in Sri Lanka and it is the intention of the Kit Kat to provide as much support for this organization as possible.

6pm-9pm
$125 suggested donation

Kit Kat
3700 N. Halsted | 773.525.1111

CHRISTMAS PARTY @ REDNOFIVE
Come celebrate Christmas with UR and rednofive nightclub as we host our first party with Chicago's swanikest club in over 2 years.

Shake away your cabin fever as we serve complimentary cocktails from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.!

DJ Matt Warren will be spinning your favorites all night long and there's no cover for ladies until midnight; gentlemen pay only $5.

This is sure to be the best, if not one of the only parties going this Saturday night. Look out for the mistletoe!

Rednofive
440 N. Halsted

UR PARTY @ WET
Got the winter blues? Get WET for winter! Join UR and Wet nightclub for a fabulous party featuring DJs Horacio and Justin Sane, with live drums by Leddie Garcia.

Don't forget to RSVP for complimentary admission from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a complimentary cocktail reception from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. courtesy of UR!

RSVP at www.urchicago.com to get on the list for free drinks and entry!

Wet
209. Lake

Carnival
Join UR Magazine for Party Like A Clown!

Open Bar Reception 10-11pm
RSVP for Comp Admission Before Midnight - www.chicagoallstars.com

Transit
1431 West Lake St. | 312.491.8600

Coffee Connections
A time to meet & greet other neighbors & business owners.
Complimentary Coffee & Snacks will be served

9am-10am

Franke & Freese
1341 N. Damen Ave.

Sponsered by:Wicker Park / Bucktown Chamer of Commerce
www.wickerparkbucktown.com