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BARS + CLUBS

Brand-New Bars

Need another reason to drink? We've got a full roster of fresh taverns to try. READ »

FOOD

Orange You Excited?

Sola chef Carol Wallack offers a citrus-inspired prix-fixe menu in January. READ »

MUSIC

Best Beats

Lava's house-music party gets a hot new name this Friday. READ »

Calendar Listings for Chicago Music Shows
Chicago Music Events

THEATER

Theater Marathon: The Great Gatz

Our writers chronicle six and a half hours of stage action at the MCA. READ »

Calendar Listings for Chicago Theater Performance
Chicago Theater Shows

ARTS & WORDS

Must-See Art Exhibits

Work/Place's reconsidered approaches to mundane office aesthetics could scarcely be more timely. READ »

Calendar Listings for Chicago Arts Scene
Chicago Arts Listings

FITNESS

End-of-the-Year Workout Deals

Start working on your New Year’s resolution early and you could save some major cash. READ »

LIFESTYLE

Where, Oh Where to Wi-Fi?

Work from home? You need to get out once in a while...and Erin's found two great spots to do it. READ »

Wednesday's
Drink Deal$
S M T W Th F S
  • Mystic Celt: $3 pints of Miller Lite
  • Lottie's Pub: $3 beer of the month
  • Orbit Room: $3 Jameson, $4 Lagunitas
  • Kincade's: $4 shots of Milagro tequila, $5 Effen White cocktails, $5.50 22-ounce stadium cup with $3.50 Coors Light refills
  • Glascott's: $3 beer-of-the-month
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Lowdown Brass Band
January 2, 2009
Get funky with these self-proclaimed horn nerds. READ»
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Hipster Lovin'

Check out these hip haunts where the music is lo-fi, the bartenders wear more ink than clothing and beers are still (somewhat) cheap. READ »