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Category: Weekend Guide

Friday's weekend event round-up.

Free wine and cheese this weekend! Tons of it!

Dare I say it……I think spring is here! This exceptionally long winter, along with being uprooted from East Lakeview and moving to Wicker Park, has left me a little less quirky than normal. But I think a few sunny days will perk me right up! Here are a few of the fun activities happening this... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
April 26, 2013 at 6:21 am •

Vote for Chicago to win the Earth Hour City Challenge!

Saturday night is my last night living in a high-rise building, so I’m very excited for Earth Hour. (I’m not excited to move, but that’s a whole different post.) Earth Hour is a global event where from 8:30 – 9:30 on Saturday night in whatever time zone you live in, people all over the world... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
March 22, 2013 at 8:38 am •

Forget the Super Bowl, I'm watching the Puppy Bowl

I hate football. Judge me if you will, but I find it to be incredibly boring. However, every year I’m dragged to my parent’s Super Bowl party to eat delicious chili and play on my phone while everyone yells at the screen. Well, not this year. This year I plan to watch the Puppy Bowl... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
February 1, 2013 at 6:09 am •

Check out this weekend's Sh*t Show

Happy weekend! Snow! I never thought I’d be one of those annoying “YAY IT’S SNOWING” people, but I missed it! As of right now it’s supposed to snow on Sunday, but who knows! Regardless, here are a few activities happening this weekend: Looking for a laugh? Check out The Shit Show tonight at 8:30 p.m. This comedy... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
January 25, 2013 at 6:17 am •

Take off your pants and ride the EL on Sunday.

If you’re riding the “L” on Sunday, you may find yourself surrounded by pants-less riders. Why? The 12th Annual No Pants Subway Ride takes place around the world, encouraging lovers of fun to drop their drawers and take a ride. If you want to participate in the Chicago edition, meet at 1210 W Arthur, right... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
January 11, 2013 at 8:48 am •

See the Aurora Borealis without leaving Chicago

Oh look! We’re all still here! Since I’m sure you were very scared and thus did not make plans for the weekend, your favorite Chicago Quirk has a line-up of fantastic activities taking place in post-apocalyptic Chicago. Need to get the Christmas spirit to pistol whip you across the face? The Music Box Theatre is... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
December 21, 2012 at 6:35 am •

Kick off December with a Britney Spears drag queen brunch

I usually hate the cold this time of year, but does anyone else find it slightly alarming that it’s going to be 60 degrees this weekend? It doesn’t really match with the pretty holidays lights all over the city. Well, at least I haven’t had to break out winter slush boots yet. I’m trying to... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
November 30, 2012 at 6:35 am •

The Chicago Food Film Festival: eat what you see on the screen!

Whatever you do, stay away from downtown tomorrow; The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is coming. Yes, I know it’s a very cute tradition, but hordes of tourists ramming passersby with strollers and diaper bags sounds like my nightmare. If you must go, Bar Toma has opened up its heated patio to let festival goers watch... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
November 16, 2012 at 8:41 am •

Gourd yourself on pumpkins this weekend

Happy Sweetest Day! Just kidding, it’s a stupid, made-up holiday. Forget trying to find some fake romantic dinner, and enjoy these fun weekend activities. The Chicago History Museum’s Project Sunday is showing the Silence of the Lambs at Sheffield’s Beer Garden on Sunday at 7 p.m. It fills up fast so get there early so you can... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
October 19, 2012 at 6:13 am •

Circus sideshows, apple pie contests and Rocky Horror this weekend

The weekend starts in less than 12 hours, so we better start planning! There are a lot of great activities to get you in the fall and Halloween spirit. Check out some of my favorites. The Great Fire, a Traveling Trunk Show will land in Roscoe Village at Clark Park tomorrow at 4 p.m. This... Read more »

By Chicago Quirk,
October 12, 2012 at 6:07 am •

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