Have you seen them dye the Chicago River green? It's awesome!!!

Have you seen them dye the Chicago River green? It's awesome!!!
“Every year they dye the Chicago River green, and it stays that way all year ’round.” As you’re making your drunken St. Patrick’s Day plans this weekend, be sure to schedule a little Chicago tradition into your day. The famous Chicago River dyeing will take place on Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m. If you’re... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
March 11, 2013 at 6:51 am • 

3 websites to help you make it through Friday afternoon

3 websites to help you make it through Friday afternoon
It’s Friday, it’s sunny. You might not be giving all of your energy to work today. (I mean, I obviously am, but you might not be.) If you’re looking to take a few mental breaks during the day, here are three of my favorite websites to generally entertain yourself. Cake Wrecks I suck at trying... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
March 8, 2013 at 9:04 am • 

Stop whining about the Wells Street bridge and learn something

Stop whining about the Wells Street bridge and learn something
As much of a pain as the Wells Street bridge construction is, I think we can all agree that the 90-year-old bridge should get a touch-up every once and a while. I know that doesn’t really comfort all of you whose morning commutes have been shot to hell, but here’s some fun history to distract... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
March 5, 2013 at 6:34 am • 
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Did you know the first movie screening took place in Chicago?

Did you know the first movie screening took place in Chicago?
In honor of last night’s Academy Awards I thought I would give you a little Chicago film history: Here is yet another reason Chicago’s 1863 World’s Columbia Exposition was awesome: it was the home to the world’s first movie screening. Event goers could buy tickets to see moving photographs at Zoopraxographical Hall, put together by photographer... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
February 25, 2013 at 6:43 am • 

Switch up your Valentine's Day with massacre reenactments and burlesque

Switch up your Valentine's Day with massacre reenactments and burlesque
Let’s all be honest, Valentine’s Day is lame. My husband and I have been together for over 10 years, and I never want anything to do with this fake “holiday.” However, it is an excuse to go out and experience more of the quirky activities Chicago has to offer. How about some blood with your... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
February 14, 2013 at 6:26 am • 

Check out drag queen dirty bingo tonight at Hamburger Mary's

Check out drag queen dirty bingo tonight at Hamburger Mary's
I’m usually pretty lame on Monday nights, sitting on the couch, combing through my DVR, but last night my friends and I headed over to Hamburger Mary’s to try our hand at HamBINGO. HamBINGO takes place every Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. While they repeatedly tell you that this isn’t “church basement bingo,”... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
February 11, 2013 at 10:24 am • 
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Forget the Super Bowl, I'm watching the Puppy Bowl

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

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 • 

Logan Square named one of the best neighborhoods in the country

Logan Square named one of the best neighborhoods in the country
Logan Square was recently named one of the 10 hottest neighborhoods in the country, and I have to say that at first I was pretty surprised. I never paid much attention to Logan Square as it’s a bit farther than my lazy ass usually goes, and it’s covered in hipsters. However, this recent honor made... Read more »
By Chicago Quirk,
January 21, 2013 at 6:31 am • 
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Take off your pants and ride the EL on Sunday.

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 •