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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

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

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

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

Greetings, Sapients! Forsooth, thar be a First Wednesday a-brewin'! Get it? Brew? Beer? Brew? Beer? Bruins? Beer? Aight? Pip pop, Cheerio, Wheaties, wot wot, and a few other m in the area of the car as it left the scene in the middle of the night and I was wondering if you had any experience with the right promotion program and how to palm coat gloves or something like that and a full size if you are able to fit them in around then and would like to be able to make it right on the right hand side of the street from the event that you are near the entrance to the entrance to the entrance to the entrance, breaker, breaker, breaker, end keyboard suggestion mouthfart cascade, ten-four good Computar, five by five, Tea, Earl Grey, Hotpants, tiny Bears, bear Cubs can't use bridges, you insensitive clods! Hope that helped! Your mileage may vary, ta ta for now. [more inside]
posted by Evilspork on Feb 26, 2019 - 8 comments

Is posting a week early TOO early? Are we not cutting it close enough? I WANT IDEAS, PEOPLE, NOT EXCUSES [more inside]
posted by Evilspork on Apr 25, 2017 - 13 comments

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

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

Episode XCVI (or so) THE SAME OLD GOAT It was a dark time for the Cabal* . Although the Trump Tower can be ignored, continued media coverage of the election has driven the rebels underground to a place with no fries but some Wheel of Fortune with any luck... [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Apr 28, 2016 - 21 comments

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

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]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Dec 20, 2015 - 35 comments

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

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

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

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

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

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

As the trickster sprite eamondaly threw me out of a cab last night, he rather cheerfully noted "See you next week!" which, of course, is true. Next week is the April Goatening. You should come.
posted by crush-onastick on Mar 25, 2013 - 24 comments

Assuming we all make it through to the other side of the holidays, the First Wednesday of the Month (and, indeed, of the new year itself) is January 2. Join us at the Goat for tinybeers and random whiskeys and sandwiches of various types topped with fried eggs.
posted by crush-onastick on Dec 18, 2012 - 118 comments

September has begun (or will have had begun when this meetup has happened) and thus it is time for a billy goat tavern meetup followed by the totally optional (and totally awesome) karaoking at the blue frog.
posted by garlic on Aug 24, 2012 - 64 comments

Since we probably can't all go commune with the goats in Utah, we'll have to have our goat encounters here in town. [more inside]
posted by tzikeh on Jul 24, 2012 - 50 comments

January 4. Goat. It begins.
posted by tzikeh on Dec 23, 2011 - 89 comments

♫ It's the most wonderful Goat... of the year! ♫ [more inside]
posted by tzikeh on Nov 9, 2011 - 120 comments

Didn't see the monthly goat-up post. Figured I'd make it. I feel like Charlie from Charlie's Angels. Nobody ever sees me, but I'm running the cabal!
posted by tzikeh on Aug 26, 2011 - 70 comments

So, folks, are we meeting up on January the 5th at the Goat, or will we all be a) too cold; b) too out of town; c) too tired from skiing; d) too emptied of holiday cheer to give it a try?
posted by crush-onastick on Dec 24, 2010 - 78 comments

As I am not witty, and have decided to just POST THIS ALREADY. October Meetup. The Goat. You know what's what. [more inside]
posted by bibliogrrl on Sep 16, 2010 - 112 comments

You know it'll be at the Billy Goat and that there will be tiny beers, Horny Goats, and cheeseborgers. But will we end up at karaoke? Will elusive newbies show up? Will I be incredibly hungover the next day? The mystery cannot be solved unless you attend! [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Aug 23, 2010 - 91 comments

Tiny beers, steak and eggs, Horny Goats, and inappropriate conversation. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Jul 26, 2010 - 95 comments