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No Goats, No Frogs, Just a Whole Lot of Foxes

First Wednesday will shortly be upon us. Less than a fortnight. You should prepare. And join us at Carol's Pub, sometime after 5:00pm for $5 dollar burgers, $5 dollar craft beers and at least 5 friendly faxes. foxes. faces. Many of us will be in for the long haul and stay through karaoke (which starts at 9:00 pm). Others will not. You choose your own adventure.
posted by crush on Feb 21, 2020 - 7 comments

ZombieStripperJesusCatGhostofGoat

Screw it--Carol's has a really great $5 burger and craft beer specials on Wednesday. AND then Popup Karaoke starts later in the evening. Join us! Or don't. It's up to you, but we're charming, really. [more inside]
posted by crush on Feb 1, 2020 - 14 comments

First Wednesday! We're Still Trying

I'm executive-decisioning this one. L&L Tavern, after work, say 6ish? I'm five minutes away, so if you're going to make it to L&L earlier, let me know and I'll join you. We'll head to Carol's Pub around 7pm or 7:30 for a karaoke fundraiser for Sarah's Circle, a nonprofit that provides homeless or at risk women with food, clothing, shelter, housing and clinical services for domestic violence and trauma. [more inside]
posted by crush on Nov 27, 2019 - 6 comments

First Wednesday: November Vote for the Goat

After a few months of trying elsewhere, we're returning to the Billy Goat for this first Wednesday because 3 years ago we were here for the Cubs winning the World Series and also we haven't found a better permanent place. I'll be there after work around 6 and we'll be there for a few hours probably and then I'm planning on heading up to Carol's Pub for karaoke and burgers. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Nov 5, 2019 - 1 comment

A First Wednesday Experiment

It's First Wednesday again already! We're going to mix things up a little this month and try a new location very close to our traditional location. Meet us at the Red Star Bar inside Whole Foods Streeterville (255 E. Grand) for food and drink and excellent companionship. [more inside]
posted by jessypie on Sep 2, 2019 - 5 comments

August Goat is a Go!

After work, we shall nonetheless gather at the Goat on this, the First Wednesday of August 2019. Tiny beers, grilled meats, unexpected party room complications! Wheel of Fortune. Internet jukebox. All this can be yours, if you join us. [more inside]
posted by crush on Aug 1, 2019 - 8 comments

10 Years of Goating It Up

So at some point, post-daylight savings but pre-New Year ten long years ago we settled into a comfortable routine of drinking tiny beers and eating greasy grill food on the First Wednesday of every month in one another's splendid company. This is the closest you're getting to an anniversary event. We hope you'll join us. There might be cake. Or swag. Or nothing at all. [more inside]
posted by crush on Nov 11, 2018 - 14 comments

Goating Is Easy, Calendars Are Hard!

The calendar has pulled that trick again where First Wednesday falls on the first of the month, which is...this week! That's very soon, but there's still time to make plans to join us at the Original Billy Goat Tavern for tiny beers and excellent company. Even if - especially if! - you haven't joined us before, we'd love to see you on Wednesday. [more inside]
posted by jessypie on Jul 30, 2018 - 11 comments

LOCATION CHANGE--The Goat Blowed Up Real Good

We tried and failed to come up with an alternate plan R Bar Chicago (Renaldi's bar annex) for First Wednesday which happens to be this miserable shitheel of a country's birthday celebration.There is no Live Wire karaoke that night, but we think Shakers on Clark in Lakeview/Boystown will have karaoke for those who enjoy. If not, trivia starts at R Bar around 9 pm. [more inside]
posted by crush on Jun 28, 2018 - 19 comments

The Return of the Goat

Yes, it's open again. The Press tells us it now has spacious spa-like bathrooms. No shit! Or shit! Whatever. Join us, won't you? [more inside]
posted by crush on Mar 29, 2018 - 14 comments

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Goat

First Wednesday is almost upon us, which means it's time for the monthly Chicago meetup! [more inside]
posted by Iridic on Mar 5, 2018 - 22 comments

Goat Goat Goat? Fr. Goat

The Goat is not yet reopened, but First Wednesday is next week. We will decamp to LiveWire for Metahound karaoke around 10, but where should we drunken first? We have agreed that Monk's Pub is a good place for the drunkening. Hope to see your faces there!
posted by crush on Jan 30, 2018 - 29 comments

Remember, Remember the Goat of November

First Wednesday is on the first of the month in November! Don't let it catch you by surprise. Join us at the Original Billy Goat Tavern for tiny beers and excellent company. [more inside]
posted by jessypie on Oct 21, 2017 - 12 comments

Here We Come A-Goatening

It's about to be first Wednesday again! Let's go enjoy burgers and tiny beers and excellent company. [more inside]
posted by jessypie on Oct 1, 2017 - 14 comments

Let Us Goat Then, You and I

Did you know this Wednesday is First Wednesday again already? Where did July go? Join us at the Original Billy Goat Pub for drinks and friendship! [more inside]
posted by jessypie on Jul 30, 2017 - 8 comments

Goats!

Oh hey, Wednesday is first Wednesday. So join us at the Original Billy Goat Tavern where we eat sandwiches, drink tiny beers, and talk about stuff and junk. Then possibly on an adventure to other places (I'm assuming, but have not confirmed, LiveWire Lounge for rockstar karaoke). We're friendly; you'd like us.
posted by crush on Jun 29, 2017 - 19 comments

Live Goats!

Join us after work for tiny beers and cheeseburgers and delightful company at the Original Billy Goat Tavern under Michigan Avenue. You won't be sorry. Special half-tine stop at Cheesie's Pub for hard root beer floats! You *really* won't be sorry. [more inside]
posted by crush on Mar 27, 2017 - 19 comments

A-Goating We Shall Go

As is the other custom of our people, we gather at the Original Billy Goat Tavern, sip the tiny beers, quaff the tiny whiskeys, eat the beast (no fries). Then make the long journey to Live Wire, tip our bartenders generously and show each other the love. You know you want to.
posted by crush-onastick on Feb 23, 2017 - 31 comments

Another First Wednesday at the Goat

First Wednesday is on that trickiest of calendar days this February - the first day of the month! Please join us at the Original Billy Goat Tavern, followed by karaoke later in the evening. Newcomers are always very welcome. [more inside]
posted by jessypie on Jan 29, 2017 - 10 comments

Live Goat on a Wire

First Wednesday of the month, first Wednesday of the new year! Bring your resolutions and drown them in a tiny beer (in a weird new glass) at the Original Billy Goat Tavern. Then adjourn to the Livewire Lounge (3394 N Milwaukee Ave) for karaoke of the finest sort. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Dec 29, 2016 - 11 comments

First Wednesday is Upon Us

First, we meet at the Original Billy Goat Tavern. Then we decamp for shenanigans. You should join us because the world is a terrible place, but the Goat is familiar and the Chicago Metahounds are the best folks around. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Dec 4, 2016 - 13 comments

August: Goat County

This Wednesday is First Wednesday, which means Chicago will be gathering for another meetup at the Billy Goat. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Jul 31, 2016 - 12 comments

Independence Goat: Resurgence

This Wednesday is First Wednesday, which means Chicago will be gathering for another meetup at the Billy Goat. [more inside]
posted by jessypie on Jul 3, 2016 - 4 comments

G . O . A . T .

Let's get our act together and go, at the usual time, to the greatest of all taverns! (The Billy Goat.)
posted by Iridic on Mar 25, 2016 - 14 comments

Quite possibly the end of an era

The Blue Frog is shutting down in January and there's a pretty good chance the owners will have alienated the staff so much that everyone will throw in the towel before then, so this might be the last First Wednesday. If you've ever been, you'll want to join us this time. If you've never been, you must join us this time. [more inside]
posted by eamondaly on Nov 26, 2015 - 37 comments

Did You Get the Sizzle 2: The Return of the Curse of the Billy Goat

IF the Cubs make it to the World Series and IF the World Series makes it to game 7, it will all happen at the Goat. Our Goat. The first Wednesday in November strikes again. We are the chosen ones. Well, poop. [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Oct 15, 2015 - 18 comments

ba dee yaa goating in September

Do you remember the second night in September? Only Blue Frog and Goat, remember the meetup we share today. ba dee yaaa goating in September ba dee yaa say that you remember... [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Aug 27, 2015 - 17 comments

May Goatup!

Time for our regularly scheduled monthly meetup at the Billy Goat, plus a very important PSA: Mother's Day is the Sunday after this meetup! If you're at this meetup and haven't figured something out yet, you're setting yourself up for failure. Don't let it happen to you. [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Apr 26, 2015 - 29 comments

December Goat

Alternately known as "100 Days to Anvil of Bacon Crom". Same Goat time, same Goat place, followed by same Frog place, same Frog shenanigans. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Nov 23, 2014 - 13 comments

Goats & Frogs Next Week

Right? I'm reading this calendar correctly? First Wednesday in November is a week from today? Hopefully, cause I'll be Goat Frogging. You should join. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Oct 29, 2014 - 25 comments

Can I interest you in a Goat Frog?

I definitely need one. You probably do, too. By now, you know the drill and if you are not participating, you should be ashamed of yourself. Tiny beers and foodstuffs from the grill (free pickles!) at the Original Billy Goat Tavern, lower Michigan Avenue, starting at around 6:00pm. Then adjournment to the Frog for increasingly poor decisions and much awesome.
posted by crush-onastick on Sep 22, 2014 - 16 comments

Post Labor Day Goatup

To get you in the goating mood, how about some goats?
posted by phunniemee on Aug 29, 2014 - 23 comments

You again!?!?

You know the drill. [more inside]
posted by garlic on Jul 28, 2014 - 19 comments

Speaking of. . .GOAT FROG MoMu15

It's next week, folks. It sneaked up on me; don't let it sneak up on you. Join fellow MeFites in Chicago for our Month of Meetups celebrating MetaFilter's 15th anniversary EVERY! DAY! OF! JULY! [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Jun 23, 2014 - 36 comments

June Goat Frog

I've got an idea: let's celebrate the longest month of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere starting out in a dark basement bar and ending up in a different dark bar. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on May 26, 2014 - 34 comments

A-Goating We Shall Go

The merry month of May, so frolic, so gay, and so green, so goat, so goat! Join us for our month meet-up and drunkening. 6ish, 7ish at the Original Billy Goat in the dark underbelly of Michigan Avenue, until we get restless and move on to the Frog. Or join us Frogside, 10ish.
posted by crush-onastick on Apr 28, 2014 - 27 comments

April Goat Frog

Remember--the days of Goatening are numbered. Be there or be really sad you were not there. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Mar 23, 2014 - 28 comments

taoG ylliB|Billy Goat

On behalf of the Chicago Chapter of the Cabal*, I repudiate the current rumor that there is "a rampant pro-billy goat prejudice" on Metafilter. Mr. quidnunc's allegations are scurrilous, pernicious, libelous, and, what's more, categorically untrue, and I reject them with the utmost strenulosity.

That bit of business concluded, I'm pleased to announce our seventieth or so monthly meetup, to be held on the first Wednesday of March at the famous Billy Goat Tavern! [more inside]
posted by Iridic on Feb 21, 2014 - 25 comments

How is there not a February Goat on the books yet?

The first Wednesday of February is fast approaching. LET'S DO THIS. Oh and hey guys by the way look what I found. [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Jan 22, 2014 - 26 comments

January Goatening

Last night we discussed having the January Goat on the SECOND Wednesday, rather than the first, owing to that being New Year's Day, and owing to Berlin's Bowie Ball on the 2nd. What say you all? You all seem to say the First Wednesday is the First Wednesday and None Shall Encumber its Celebration. So be it. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Dec 20, 2013 - 20 comments

Post Turkey Glut Goat

December Chicago meetup! [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Nov 21, 2013 - 53 comments

November Rain Goat

Inquiring minds want to know if the Metafilter Last Supper picture is hanging on the wall at the Goat still. Why don't we check it out and also have a meet-up? [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Oct 30, 2013 - 23 comments

It's October Already

Well, it will be October already by next Wednesday. You know the drill: The Original Goat, under Michigan Avenue. Tiny beers, tinier whiskeys, some sort of toy surprise. Then some of us making very bad decisions about how to conduct ourselves in public or when to call it a night. You should be there. You know who you are.
posted by crush-onastick on Sep 23, 2013 - 38 comments

Billy Goat Gruff

I have a great idea! Let's get together at the classic Chicago bar, the Billy Goat Tavern! [more inside]
posted by garlic on Aug 23, 2013 - 23 comments

August: Goat County

(Coming up on time, so I figured I go ahead and post this before people started getting anxious.) This is our monthly Chicago meetup as the Billy Goat for those who don't yet know that this is what this is. You should definitely come to this if you did not already know this. It is good. (You should also come if you have already attended and did know this, but I'm not as worried about making you feel comfortable.) [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Jul 29, 2013 - 41 comments

Get Drunk Blow Things Up

The first Wednesday of July is the 3rd, which means that we have a pre-holiday goatup! I don't know if this means there will be a small showing or a magnificent karaoke fest, but it's TRADITION, so. July 3. GOAT. [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Jun 20, 2013 - 43 comments

Goat Song

Goat Song : Chicago is the story of a year in the life of a group of mefites who abandoned their one-bedroom apartments in Chicago to live under Michigan Avenue raise Billy Goats. In poetic, reverent detail, EvilSpork talks of our ancient relationship to the land and our gradual alienation from the Billy Goats that feed us. His fascinating account traces his journey of the choosing of the billy goat, and learning how to breed, brew, and curse the cubs with them. [more inside]
posted by garlic on May 28, 2013 - 33 comments

March Goat-Up (crush, you can stop twitching now)

OMG! It's my first goat/frog IRL post! [more inside]
posted by misskaz on Feb 25, 2013 - 57 comments

The Goatup where Shakes gets his crown back.

Shakespeherian has lost his crown. I'll be bringing it back on the east coast picking it up. Come celebrate in our favorite underground grease joint. [more inside]
posted by BevosAngryGhost on Nov 21, 2012 - 176 comments

Goatober and Presidential Smackdown 2012

October 3rd is both the first Wednesday in October (GOATUP!) and the first presidential debate of the season. [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Sep 19, 2012 - 92 comments

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