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We Won't Go Back: Rally to Defend Abortion Rights: Chicago

Protest Chicago Supporting Organizations: Chicago for Abortion Rights, Chicago NOW, Gay Liberation Network, IL NOW, Women's March Chicago & others [more inside]
posted by tiny frying pan on May 3, 2022 - 3 comments

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo: Pride-themed "Adults Night Out"

My spouse and I are planning to attend the Lincoln Park Zoo's Adults Night Out event on June 26. Tickets are $20 and may sell out. We'll be socially distanced, wearing masks, and fully vaccinated. The venue looks like it should be reasonably safe, perhaps aside from lines for the cash bar. If anyone else is interested in going, it would be fun to meet up in person.
posted by eotvos on May 21, 2021 - 4 comments

I’m in Chicago again! (also: help!)

I will be in Chicago for a week starting tomorrow 8/1, because I have to retake the stupid blasted exam that kept me from graduating med school because it was misadministered. First Wednesday meetup on 8/7! [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Jul 31, 2019 - 13 comments

Mefi20 Chicago - Picnic in Smith Park

Happy 20th! Chicago-area Mefites will celebrate with a picnic in Smith Park, on the West Side. [more inside]
posted by Iridic on Jul 2, 2019 - 26 comments

It's raining goats

First Wednesday is upon us, which means it's time for the monthly Chicago meetup at the Billy Goat Tavern! [more inside]
posted by Iridic on Jul 2, 2019 - 11 comments

Music Improv Performance (at the same building as Second City)

Goat Milk Goddesses - a new music improv team formed with my classmates. We'll improvise a short musical. There's an opening non-music improv act. You get what you get. [more inside]
posted by amtho on May 28, 2019 - 0 comments

The Distillers @ Metro Chicago Weds May 23rd

Extra ticket: Read all about it. [more inside]
posted by Champagne Supernova on May 18, 2019 - 0 comments

Hello Chicago!

I’ll be in Chicago next week and I’d love to meet everyone! Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Champagne Supernova on May 18, 2019 - 6 comments

First Wednesday, a Filmways presentation, darling*

It's the 102nd anniversary of Zsa Zsa Gabor's birth. Celebrate by slapping a cop joining us at the Billy Goat for our monthly revelry. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Feb 4, 2019 - 19 comments

ocherdraco in Chicago

Hello friends! I’m in town for an interview, and am sticking around through next week. I’d love to meet up with folks (anyone know of a good bar trivia night?) UPDATE: We’re on for Riddle Me That on Tuesday evening!
posted by ocherdraco on Dec 6, 2018 - 11 comments

SSSCSSCC on a Thursday? VOTE! (Benefit for Chicago Votes)

So though the Second Saturday Second City Stand-Up Sanity Check Committee has been silent for a few months (though I know many of us have not been inactive), the Long Room (which has hosted us many times) and 5 Rabbit Brewery are hosting a benefit for Chicago Votes. Let's hang before the weekend [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Oct 31, 2018 - 3 comments

The Collider Improv Competition (with the Dunning-Kruger Effect)

Seven teams enter, one team leaves with a prize. Plus there's food. And an excuse to hang out in a bar this Saturday. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Jul 25, 2018 - 1 comment

Chicago Suburbs Ice Cream (& hog dog) Social!

Join us for an ice cream social at the Village Green Park in Northbrook! Bring a picnic, or buy a hotdog, and have some ice cream. Park features shady grassy areas, picnic tables, and a great playground if you bring the kids! (The small McGees will be there.) Hang out and chat with the grownups, or rediscover your inner child on the playground (we won't judge). 1 block from Metra, free parking for drivers. [more inside]
posted by Eyebrows McGee on Jun 28, 2018 - 12 comments

Coco and Picnic at the Park

The Millennium Park Summer Film Series is showing movies (again) at the Pritzker Pavilion - bring a cheese plate or a bottle of something, a blanket to sit on, and be prepared to be EMOTIONALLY DESTROYED, courtesy Pixar. [more inside]
posted by floweringjudas on May 15, 2018 - 2 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

SSSCSSCC - The 2018 Primary Edition

As everybody who wrote postcards to voters until their hands cramped last month, the Illinois Primary is March 20th. Let's get together and discuss any questions we might have about the candidates and where our loyalties lie. Also BRUNCH! [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Mar 5, 2018 - 4 comments

SSSCSSCC - So It's Been A Year

And we've made it through all 17 of the years that have passed since last November somehow. In the oldest tradition of Second Saturdays, let's get together on the Third Saturday to commiserate and even celebrate what we can. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Nov 9, 2017 - 24 comments

UB40 at Ravinia (7:30 concert start)

UB40 with opening band, Raging Fyah. [more inside]
posted by jojo and the benjamins on Aug 19, 2017 - 0 comments

Second Something Um What Are We Calling This Now?

Looks like today is the current second Saturday. Maybe third? What's up?
posted by Evilspork on Aug 12, 2017 - 1 comment

BarberQue

Let's get together and help out the BarberQue folks throw a great event feeding, clothing, and giving haircuts to people who need them. [more inside]
posted by garlic on Jul 14, 2017 - 12 comments

The Return of SSSC: Second Saturday Second City Stand-Up Sanity Check Committee Part 6

So last month, the calendar and my dark mood got the best of me and we didn't get together for activism talk and grousing and camaraderie -- with food and drink!) Let's fix that this month at the Long Room. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on May 7, 2017 - 9 comments

Food Depository repack -- June

Let's get together and help the food depository in their warehouse. [more inside]
posted by garlic on Apr 7, 2017 - 21 comments

Mike's March-End Art Part 2 - AIDS Art America

Along with the meetups we've had that are fun and/or political, let's end March with a couple of free art events (that are also fun and/or political, I guess.) Join me to tour AIDS Art America before it closes. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Mar 23, 2017 - 14 comments

Mike's March-End Art Part 1 - The Furies

Along with the meetups we've had that are fun and/or political, let's end March with a couple of free art events (that are also fun and/or political, I guess.) Join me for the premiere of The Furies, by King is a Fink Productions. The Furies is a series of five dance films that explore how social prohibitions against female anger limit self-actualization for women. [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Mar 23, 2017 - 2 comments

5th Second Saturday Second City Stand-Up Sanity Check Committee Or 5thSSSCSSCC

We meet, we talk about and organize the resistance, we share some foods. [more inside]
posted by misskaz on Mar 3, 2017 - 20 comments

Springtime drinks in Chicago

Hi y'all, I'm going to be in Lakeview/Boystown in the afternoon. I'm totally flexible on time and place as long it's 4 pm or later. I just picked the Long Room because we've been there before and they have food. Can't wait to see the Chicago Cabal again!
posted by AFABulous on Feb 14, 2017 - 32 comments

4th Second Saturday Second City Stand-Up Sanity Check Committee Or 4thSSSCSSCC

(except that it's gonna be on the 3rd Saturday again maybe) Because of the holiday weekend and conflicting events, I'm suggesting we move this month's event to the Third Saturday. However, I'm open to other routes. NOTE: Please see the changed location and the fixed time; garlic has generously volunteered to host this month and I'm generously taking him up on that offer.
posted by MCMikeNamara on Jan 31, 2017 - 38 comments

Come watch me wince in pain!

I snagged one of the tattoo slots at the Field Museum Tattoo exhibit. Come keep baniak company! [more inside]
posted by bibliogrrl on Jan 25, 2017 - 11 comments

Chicago TGIF Happy/Sad/Terrified Hour

I'm going to be in Lakeview/Boystown on Friday, January 20 for some appointments. I'll be done with what I need to do by 2 pm at the absolute latest. Does anyone want to meet up anytime after that (I assume most of you work)? It's inauguration day (*shudders*) so we all may need a beer to cry into. If you don't want to cry, you can help me celebrate some (obviously unrelated) good news.
posted by AFABulous on Jan 14, 2017 - 11 comments

Food Depository Repack -- March

let's help the Greater Chicago Food Depository get food repacked so it's easier for them to distribute to hungry people. [more inside]
posted by garlic on Jan 8, 2017 - 10 comments

Third Second Saturday Second City Stand-Up Sanity Check Committee Or 3rdSSSCSSCC*

House MCNamara is still out of commission--we'll be meeting at the crush family compound. Contact me (email in profile or via MeMail) or MCMikeNamara for actual address. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Jan 8, 2017 - 24 comments

Second Second Saturday Second City Stand-Up Sanity Check Committee Or 2ndSSSCSSCC*

So Second Saturday is upon us sooner than I realized. And we're still getting together and chatting about our activism plans again like we did last month. However, there's a slight change in plans... [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Dec 4, 2016 - 29 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

DIY Messiah!

Who wants to come sing some beautiful music! Come to the DIY Messiah at the Harris theater in Chicago. [more inside]
posted by bibliogrrl on Nov 15, 2016 - 2 comments

Food Depository repack

let's help the Greater Chicago Food Depository get food repacked so it's easier for them to distribute to hungry people. [more inside]
posted by garlic on Nov 11, 2016 - 28 comments

Second Saturday Second City Stand-Up Sanity Check Committee Or SSSCSSCC*

So there's no way I would have made it through the last few post-election days without the support of my friends and family, especially seeing so many reactions that amounted to"WHAT CAN I DO?" and last night I was struck by all the youth hitting the streets, but, even as I was there, I wondered "what can I, an older person out of the activist game, do?" Here's what I came up with: [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Nov 10, 2016 - 50 comments

Third Coast Conference!

Any public radio or podcasting MeFites gonna be in Chicago for the Third Coast Conference from Nov 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place? I'll be in from L.A. representing KCRW. Would be fun to have a lunch / drink / meetup at some point over the weekend, if we aren't already going to be stacked with plans. I haven't even looked at the schedule yet, but just throwing it out there. Would be fun to raise a glass with my fellow producers! (I'm also planning a field trip to the best bookstore in the world.)
posted by mykescipark on Nov 1, 2016 - 3 comments

There is no Chicago Cabal of Charity

We've been there, done that with RMH meals. We might be there, do that again (say in November). But in 2017, lets try some new charitable things we can do as a group. But what should they be? [more inside]
posted by garlic on Sep 22, 2016 - 8 comments

Save the 11 Bus! Destroy your liver!

Remember the 11 bus? Were you mad they discontinued it? Well, it's back! Temporarily, anyway, and a number of bars along the route have teamed up for 11 on 11: a beer explorer trek to bump up ridership. Join us for a full day of stupidity as we try to hit all 11 in one day because we are idiots. [more inside]
posted by eamondaly on Aug 4, 2016 - 9 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

Pequod's for Pizza

Time change! Meet at 3 PM! Pizza at Pequod's at 2 PM, August 21. [more inside]
posted by ChuraChura on Jul 22, 2016 - 47 comments

Jessamyn is coming! Let's drink!

It's drinking season! Maybe we'll drink... yes, we'll drink. Join us for a chilly glass of rose at the City Winery on the Riverwalk. It'll be a delight!
posted by eamondaly on Jul 5, 2016 - 20 comments

Jessamyn is coming! Let's dance!

It's SummerDance season! Maybe we'll dance, maybe we'll just sit and watch. Maybe we'll dance, then sit, then watch, then dance again! Who's to say? But join us Sunday for a twirl about the park for Chicago's SummerDance... and don't forget your comfy shoes!
posted by eamondaly on Jul 5, 2016 - 8 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

👽 INDEPENDENCE DAY DOUBLE FEATURE 👾

Independence Day: Resurgence will be having a special premiere-only double feature showing at 5pm on Thursday the 23rd! If you haven't seen the original, or if you're a superfan like me, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Jun 11, 2016 - 8 comments

Eyebrows is coming to Chicago (well, Glenview)

Hey Chicago Mefites! I will be on a whirlwind tour of Chicago and environs in late June and I want to meet up! Unfortunately it has to be in the suburbs but I picked a bar with both parking and Metra access. [more inside]
posted by Eyebrows McGee on Jun 1, 2016 - 27 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

RMH brunch: May

Let's go to the Ronald McDonald house in Hyde Park and make brunch for the families of sick kids in May. [more inside]
posted by garlic on Mar 10, 2016 - 10 comments

Killer Queen

Killer Queen is a 5 player vs. 5 player arcade game. There is a machine at Logan Hardware at Fullerton/Western in Logan Square. Here is a video to get you acquainted with the game. [more inside]
posted by deathpanels on Feb 21, 2016 - 20 comments

Goatenanting the countryside.

This is a Goat post. What happens post-Goat now? I don't even know how life works anymore in this new non-amphibian world.
posted by Evilspork on Jan 28, 2016 - 15 comments

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