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RMH brunch: March
Let's go to the Ronald McDonald house in Hyde Park and make brunch for the families of sick kids in March. [more inside]
Chicago Mefi Spring formal
it's time for fancy duds again. Or not fancy your call. Either way, let's hangout at Adler After Dark. [more inside]
Pass the crumpets please
Tea and sandwiches anyone? [more inside]
This Hurts to Say: Last Goat-Frog is Upon Us
In the spirit of today's seriously crappy weather, I thought I'd take this moment to invite you to the very last possible Goat-Frog First Wednesday ever. The Goat endures, but the Frog closes mid-January. [more inside]
Fake First Wednesday on a Fourth Wednesday GoatFrog
So I'm not working Christmas Eve Day and we're not going anywhere for the holiday and we didn't get an official trip to the Blue Frog earlier this month, so now this is happening. [more inside]
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]
Rag-Tag Mefite Thanksgiving?
January Brunch at RMH
Let's go to the Ronald McDonald house in Hyde Park and make brunch for the families of sick kids in Janurary [more inside]
Did You Get the Sizzle 2: The Return of the Curse of the Billy Goat
November Brunch at RMH
Let's go to the Ronald McDonald house in Hyde Park and make brunch for the families of sick kids. [more inside]
We haven't had an auxiliary Pequod's meetup in *ages*
You heard me. Next month marks the 5.5 year anniversary of the epic pizza that ate chicago thread and since pizza is the traditional 5.5 year anniversary gift, it seems like reason enough to celebrate. We'll pour out a slice for adamdschneider and spiffy who I'm sure will be there in spirit. [more inside]
Meet me in Chicago 14/15/16 Oct?
A few evening drinks in the Map Room on Thursday 15th. [more inside]
Cocktails in Chicago!
Meet me in Chicago for drinks & MeFi times on Sept 22? [more inside]
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]
August: Goat County
First Wednesday of August is coming up quickly (though not as quickly as it might feel it should because there are 5 Wednesdays in July)
Once the wait is over, let's go to the Billy Goat (430 North Michigan Avenue) and then maybe the Blue Frog . (676 N LaSalle) [more inside]
Go to Chicago
Me and internet fraud detective squad, station number 9 will be visiting Chicago soon and would love to meet some Chicago Mefites -- evening August 8 is probably the best for us. Can you suggest a meetup location? [more inside]
Taste of Chicago is the worst. Let's go there for lunch.
In an attempt to revive the dormant monthly downtown lunch-up, I'm suggesting we go grab some bites at Taste of Chicago. [more inside]
THINGS CONTINUE TO EXPLODE
Once again, we will hang out in a park and watch things explode. There will likely also be grilling and kubb. [more inside]
30th Annual Hunger Walk (5k)
I'm walking in the 30th Annual Hunger Walk to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Deborah's Place. Join me (or donate)! [more inside]
Jurassic World FOR REAL THIS TIME
Let's go see Jurassic World! It's showing at 7:30 on Thursday, June 11 at Regal City North. Tickets/info here.
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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]
Good News, Everyone! Futurama Trivia
Good News, Everyone! Futurama Trivia Night will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 10th, 2015 at Quenchers Saloon, brought to you by Phantom Note Productions!
We're here every 2nd Sunday of the month!
Twitter- @goodnewstrivia [more inside]
Chicago Pedway Pub Crawl
So around five years ago, we had a seekrit outing in Chicago's wonderful but underloved pedway.
I'm now organizing a slightly less secret Pedway Pub Crawl with complete with good-deed-doing and stickers. [more inside]
Socialism Conference - Chicago July 2-5
I'm thinking about making the drive from Columbus, OH to this event in July. I've never been to one of these events before so I have no idea as to its quality - any feedback is welcome. I'd be by myself and I'd love to either carpool or meet up with some folks upon arrival.
Oh! Info can be found at http://www.socialismconference.org/
Thanks!
Going to Chicago (but I'm not blue)
I will be in Chicago for some work-related stuff and would love to meet Chitown MeFites. The evenings I'm free are April 18-21, and I'm staying in the downtown hotels area. I'm open to going anywhere that is accessible via public transportation.
Let's hang out! [more inside]
The Riddle of Bacon
Okay: that bacon bomb was pretty good. Let's do it again next year. Act now - seats are going fast!
Jurassic World, June 12!
I haven't been more excited about a stupid movie since Jurassic Park was re-released in 3D. Let's go see it together. [more inside]
FULL CONTACT KARAOKE - Season One Chicago!
Come and support your fellow MeFites as they sing, dance, duck, and weave while competing for the FCK Belt! Plus, you'll get a warm, fuzzy glow by helping to raise money for Chicago's own Windy City Rollers! [more inside]
November Brunch at RMH
Let's go to the Ronald McDonald house in Hyde Park and make brunch for the families of sick kids.
Now with different and accepted by RMDH date! [more inside]
Last Minute meet up is Last Minute because scody.
MeFiChi! I light the Migs Sig for an emergency meet up! [more inside]
The Great Chicago Fire Festival
"In partnership with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District, Redmoon Theater presents The Great Chicago Fire Festival, celebrating Chicago’s epic resurgence and strength after the Great Fire of 1871, and the grit of its people that propelled us forward to build anew." [more inside]
Post Labor Day Goatup
Chi Mefi Fall Formal
Last year we did a fall formal, so that we could have a good excuse to dress up fancy and go out on the town. [more inside]
Hi Chicago! *waves*
Would any of you wonderful Chicago folks like to hang out with a couple of Bay Area mefites visiting your area around August 22nd or 23rd? [more inside]
Inaugural Lunch Up
Second Tuesdays squeaked out ahead in the poll, so we'll have our first official lunch up Tuesday the 12th at 1:00pm. We're going to stick with Pierogi Heaven, on Wells between Lake and Randolph, for the first one. Hope to see you there! [more inside]
MoMu15: Last Minute Completist Karaoke
Merriam-Webster defines "completist" as "one who wants to make something (as a collection) complete" [more inside]
You again!?!?
You know the drill. [more inside]
poetry (with cash prizes!)
Come listen to poetry at the Chopin Theatre and vote on a cash prize winner! [more inside]
Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz (MoMu15)
Come listen to Milton Suggs and his Big Band at Millenium Park with us! [more inside]
Music in the Park
It's Chicago summer, which mean time to be outside as much as you can. Let's picnic in the park (booze allowed) while some music is getting played in the background. [more inside]
Radlers at the Radler! (MoMu15)
Come sip a radler (a beer cocktail consisting of lager and fruit soda) at the Radler (a neo-Bierstube in Logan Square)! [more inside]
Mike's MoMu Concert Series Continues with Moon Hooch
Inspired and informed by this thread and because at least 2 other MeFites plan to be there and because there was nothing scheduled for Sunday yet, I'm going to go ahead and make this official and say we should meet up to see (at least) Moon Hooch at the Square Roots Festival. [more inside]
Sensationnel, la quinze ans de MetaFilter! Rejoignez-nous pour La Course de Garcons & Filles de Cafe!
"On July 14th 2014 the French will take over Daley Plaza, in a celebration organized by volunteers belonging to many organizations under the umbrella of the French Consulate. Le clou du spectacle, the show stopper? It will be la Course de Garçons &; Filles de Café, bien sûr! This is when waiters or wannabe waiters compete in a 200 meters sprint that involves running as fast as you can while balancing a tray full of (plastic) glasses — without spilling a drop of grand cru." [more inside]
Comedy Expo 2014
There's no Just for Laughs this year in Chicago, so some local comics took it upon themselves to roll their own festival. Let's hangout at the Hideout and see some great comics! [more inside]
Bastille Day 5K/8K
Mr. Fig and I are doing the Bastille Day 5K, so I thought I'd see if any other mefites are running (or interested in the post-race party), and turn it into a meet-up. [more inside]
Snowpiercer (설국열차) at the Music Box - a last minute MoMu event
So nobody in Chicago claimed the 7th yet, and I want to see this and I bet others do too. [more inside]
Kayak the Chicago River skyscraper alley (a MoMu15 event)
Let's go kayaking down to see the downtown skyscrapers and construction from the river. [more inside]
Pancakes and Booze Art show. (MoMu15)
Do you like booze? Do you like pancakes? How about art? I HAVE THE EVENT FOR YOU! [more inside]
Crepes at la Creperie! (MoMu15)
La Creperie, our hometown crepe headquarters, is back! Let's eat some delicious crepes out on their scenic rear patio!
Board Games and Brunch: MoMu15
Per request, we will have a meetup on my couch! I'll make some food, we'll play some games.
PLEASE WEAR PANTS, THOUGH, THANK YOU. [more inside]