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Our Free Mondays have been hotter than ever this winter and TONIGHT we continue our streak with Brooklyn's ICE Balloons featuring Kyp Malone from TV on the Radio. Show starts at 9pm.
If you want more info on the show, head to the Facebook event page or to our website.
10 Best Bands of 2013 – New York Observer
"Brilliant band of bizarros" –Village Voice
"This lurching, fuzzed-out act – fronted, naturally by a half-man, half fly creature –is just the thing to make you feel you’ve stepped into another dimension.” –New York Observer
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Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide
Free Music Mondays Featuring Brooklyn's Ice Balloons
Down and Dirty Double Door St. Paddy's Party

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Show Details
Date: Monday, March 17, 2014
Concert Entrance: Double Door 1551 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, Il, 60622
Time: Doors: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:30 pm
Price: $10 Adv / $20 DOS - Ladies get in free
Event:
The Beer Nuts: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beer-Nuts-Fan-Page/108000979226688
Mexican Werewolf: http://mexicanwerewolf.bandcamp.com/
She's Crafty: https://www.facebook.com/shescraftychi
Yeowulf: https://www.facebook.com/Yeowulf
New Music Venue The Concord Opens August 1 - Logan Square, Bucktown Area
Interesting news happening right on the border of Logan Square and Bucktown according to a report published today by Chicago Tribune's Greg Kot.
Three independent music promoters, including the founders of the Riot Fest rock festival and the Spring Awakening electronic-music festival, are joining forces to open a new 1,600-capacity music club next week called Concord Music Hall at 2047 N. Milwaukee Avenue.
The schedule for Concord Music Hall at 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. is expected to be announced Thursday. Adam Ant is expected to headline opening night Aug. 1. Other scheduled performers include Lotus on Aug. 31, Jimmy Cliff on Sept. 20, the Misfits on Oct. 20, Jason Isbell on Oct. 26 and a series of Riot Fest after-shows the weekend of Sept. 13 - Sept 15.
The venue is expected to book a mix of rock, hip-hop and electronic music, reflecting the background of three major indie promoters who will also be booking the venue.
The property, which formerly housed a Latin music club, was bought in recent months by Lucas King and Jeff Callahan of React Presents and a third partner, Nick Karounos.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook & Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates.
For the full story: The Concord Adds Its Name to List of Chicago Music Spots [Chicago Tribune]
Win 2 Tickets to See Kyle Gass Band (Tenancious D) Tonight!
Photo courtesy of Double Door.
Win 2 Tickets to Tonight's Kyle Gass Band Show (Tenancious D) at Double Door. Head to our Facebook and Twitter pages for details. A $20 value.
We're selecting our winner at 12pm noon today - July 17, 2013.
Good luck! 21+ show.
Double Door - 1572 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Kanye West Shuts Down Milwaukee Ave Wicker Park
Wicker Park- 11:30pm May 17th

As someone who used to work in the music industry, we can certainly attest to the fact that it's getting tougher and tougher to market musicians. Back in the day, MTV used to showcase new
artists and music. Now they feature the Jersey Shore. But despite those
challenges, Def Jam created a unique and effective way to create a
buzz.
Launching in 66 locations worldwide, Def Jam Records showed a preview of Kanye West's new music video "New Slaves" all in outdoor locations on the sides of buildings. In Chicago, the viewing locations included the Walgreens at North/Damen/Milwaukee Avenue Friday night; shutting down traffic. The locations were announced via the website kanyewest.com.
Walgreens - North/Damen/Milwaukee Avenue Photo credit: Modern Notoriety.
Sure not everyone was happy but kudos to Def Jam for developing a creative way to break through advertising clutter...7 locations in Chicago were part of the plan including: Wrigley Field, Northwestern University and North Michigan Avenue.
Fallout Boy, Blink 182, Blondie and More- Riot Fest 2013
Initial Wave of Riot Fest Line Up Announced
- September 13th, 14th and 15th
- Humboldt Park
Occasionally we include a fantastic event that is just beyond the borders of the neighborhood but is an amazing event. Riot Fest is one of those events. In the past, Riot Fest held shows in multiple venues throughout the area including Wicker Park, but this year the focus will be on Humboldt Park and the line up is just dynamite. For tickets.


Wicker Park Fest 2013 Announces 2 Headliners
Wicker Park Fest 2013 is just around the corner. Festival times are 12:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday
and Sunday. Music starts at 1pm and Milwaukee Avenue will be fill with
food, drink, shopping and more. There will also be designated areas for
kids activities.
Photo courtesy of cultscultscults.com
The first wave of the Wicker Park Fest line up has been announced and includes: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists and the American indie pop band Cults as two of the headliners for this year's fest. Also part of the "first wave" announcement are Man Man, Bahamas and Roky Erickson.
Stay tuned for additional news and information as it's announced.
And be sure to follow us on Facebook & Twitter for up-to-the-minute information.
Wicker Park Fest Announces Ted Leo, Cults Among First Wave of Performers [Redeye]
Win 2 FREE Tickets to Girl Group Chicago - Tonight at Double Door
Double Door Welcomes Girl Group Chicago
Want to win 2 FREE tickets to see Girl Group Chicago tonight at Double Door (1572 N. Milwaukee Avenue) in Wicker Park? Look for this announcement on our Facebook and/or Twitter. Enter to win by 5pm today (4/6/13).
A random drawing will be held of all entries for the winners.
Thanks and good luck.
Your Wicker Park Bucktown Insider Guide For 7-27-12 and There's So Much to Do
July 27th, 2012
Hello and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide.
Another busy weekend is on the agenda in Wicker Park & Bucktown with Wicker Park Fest heading to Milwaukee Avenue. This year's fest will be the biggest to date with the festival extending from North Avenue to Paulina Street. Traditionally, the fest has ended at Wood/Wolcott. If you're there and take photos, feel free to send them to us. We may just publish them and you'll get full credit. But there's more. We also have lots of great community events happening throughout the neighborhood, art exhibition openings, fundraisers, news and more.
Thanks, as always, for
joining us. For up-to-the-minute information throughout the week, be sure to follow us on Facebook & Twitter. Have a great weekend and we'll see you in
the neighborhood.
ART
The Bucktown Arts Festival is just around the corner. Would you like to help contribute to a great cause and event? Then head to Jackson Junge Gallery this Friday for the Goat Party. Live and silent auction items, food, drink and music are waiting for you. And if you buy tickets early, you save $10. Goat Party.
In her new exhibit of watercolors and hand-sewn hair drawings, Cap the
Violence; Pile on the Sexy, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas reflects with humor
and sensitivity on violence, the sexy and femininity. Opening Reception Friday July 28th at ARC Gallery in Bucktown: 2156 N. Damen Avenue. Gallery Opening.
You Solo - The Theatre Festival of Latino Solo Shows - opens this Friday at Collaboraction. Throughout the weekend you'll find both Visual Art Openings and Music. For the schedule of events being showcased from Friday through Sunday at Collaboraction: Yo Solo.
BARS
In
record speed, the Big Onion Tavern Group has stepped in to what was
previously Adobo Grill at 2005 W. Division Street and is creating a new
sports-focused establishment with a focus on import, domestic, specialty
and craft beer that will be available in 2
sizes: the pint and the Fat Pour. Gourmet pizza
and burgers will also be served. Look for Fat Pour to open in August.
COMMUNITY
Just a
friendly reminder that Wicker Park plays host to 2 farmers markets each
week. Every Thursday you can catch the Polish Triangle market located at
Divsion/Milwaukee/Ashland from 3pm -7pm and on Sundays, don't miss the
annual Wicker Park Farmers Market located in the park. Farmers Markets.
They're back! Last month ET was featured in Wicker Park proper and approximately 2,000 people attended - including us! This month, don't miss Raiders of the Lost Ark heading back to Wicker Park next week. Movies start at dusk. You may want to head there a little early to get a great seat. Also a very special thank you to our friends at Wormhole Coffee who have sponsored so many of our movies this year. Movies in the Park.
Wicker Mic - Open Mic
Performers! Come out and perform your songs, poetry and stand up, or just enjoy listening at the outdoor open mic in Wicker Park this Friday from 6-9pm. Sign-up on the day of the event at 5pm. Each slot is 5 minutes (2 songs, 3 poems or 5 minutes of stand up). The weather should be cooperating. Wicker Mic.
Wicker Park Historic Walking Tour
MUSIC
WeHaveAirConditioningAndIndoorPlumbingFest
As many know, one of
Chicago's most famous music venues - Double Door - is just steps away
from all of the action at Wicker Park Fest. This weekend they're opening
their doors at noon on Saturday. So if you'd like to step out of the
heat and into a little a/c they'll be open and there's no cover. If
you've never been to Double Door, you should go. There's a reason the
Rolling Stones asked to play there. That's right. The Rolling Stones asked if they could play Double Door. WHACAIPF.
Wicker Park Fest - Saturday & Sunday
Wicker Park Fest arrives this weekend July 28th and July 29th and will be the biggest fest to date. On Milwaukee Avenue from Paulina Street to North Avenue you'll find shopping, food, music and more. For full details about Wicker Park Fest's final line up: 2012 Line Up.
RESTAURANTS

Pizano's Deep Dish Update
WXRT Lobster Bash
RETAIL/SHOPPING
Greenheart's Semi-Annual Clearance Sale
Into to Ballet Starts Tuesday
If you've been wanting
to try ballet but haven't known how to get started, we can help. So can
Mazi Dance & Fitness in Wicker Park. Starting this Tuesday, Mazi
will host an introductory ballet class with the very talented, Marisol Sarabia, as your instructor. Reserve your spot today. Here's how. Intro to Ballet.
Featured Deal of the Week - $30 Craniosacral Sessions
Have you ever
considered trying Craniosacral Therapy? This is an amazing deal. Lindsay
Burch, practitioner at Temple Beautiful, is offering 1 hour sessions
for only $30. But you have to act quickly. This incredible deal is
ending August 9th. $30 Deal.
Those are the highlights for the weekend ahead. Again, if you're interested in
receiving up-to-the minute news & event information from us
throughout the week, please feel free to join us on Facebook & Twitter.
We're getting close to 10,000 followers! If you have news or an event
to share, please don't hesitate to let us know. And last but not least,
if you're a Wicker Park or Bucktown business, be sure to sign up. We'd love to include you.
Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the neighborhood.
The Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide
Your Wicker Park Bucktown Weekend Guide Has Arrived ! 7-26-12
July 26th, 2012
Hello and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide.
Another busy weekend is on the agenda in Wicker Park & Bucktown with Wicker Park Fest heading to Milwaukee Avenue. This year's fest will be the biggest to date with the festival extending from North Avenue to Paulina Street. Traditionally, the fest has ended at Wood/Wolcott. If you're there and take photos, feel free to send them to us. We may just publish them and you'll get full credit. But there's more. We also have lots of great community events happening throughout the neighborhood, art exhibition openings, fundraisers, news and more.
Thanks, as always, for
joining us. For up-to-the-minute information throughout the week, be sure to follow us on Facebook & Twitter. Have a great weekend and we'll see you in
the neighborhood.
ART
The Bucktown Arts Festival is just around the corner. Would you like to help contribute to a great cause and event? Then head to Jackson Junge Gallery this Friday for the Goat Party. Live and silent auction items, food, drink and music are waiting for you. And if you buy tickets early, you save $10. Goat Party.
In her new exhibit of watercolors and hand-sewn hair drawings, Cap the
Violence; Pile on the Sexy, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas reflects with humor
and sensitivity on violence, the sexy and femininity. Opening Reception Friday July 28th at ARC Gallery in Bucktown: 2156 N. Damen Avenue. Gallery Opening.
You Solo - The Theatre Festival of Latino Solo Shows - opens this Friday at Collaboraction. Throughout the weekend you'll find both Visual Art Openings and Music. For the schedule of events being showcased from Friday through Sunday at Collaboraction: Yo Solo.
BARS
In
record speed, the Big Onion Tavern Group has stepped in to what was
previously Adobo Grill at 2005 W. Division Street and is creating a new
sports-focused establishment with a focus on import, domestic, specialty
and craft beer that will be available in 2
sizes: the pint and the Fat Pour. Gourmet pizza
and burgers will also be served. Look for Fat Pour to open in August.
COMMUNITY
Just a
friendly reminder that Wicker Park plays host to 2 farmers markets each
week. Every Thursday you can catch the Polish Triangle market located at
Divsion/Milwaukee/Ashland from 3pm -7pm and on Sundays, don't miss the
annual Wicker Park Farmers Market located in the park at 1425 N. Damen. Farmers Markets.
They're back! Last month ET was featured in Wicker Park proper and approximately 2,000 people attended - including us! This month, don't miss Raiders of the Lost Ark heading back to Wicker Park next week. Movies start at dusk. You may want to head there a little early to get a great seat. Also a very special thank you to our friends at Wormhole Coffee who have sponsored so many of our movies this year. Movies in the Park.
Wicker Mic - Open Mic
Performers! Come out and perform your songs, poetry and stand up, or just enjoy listening at the outdoor open mic in Wicker Park this Friday from 6-9pm. Sign-up on the day of the event at 5pm. Each slot is 5 minutes (2 songs, 3 poems or 5 minutes of stand up). The weather should be cooperating. Wicker Mic.
Wicker Park Historic Walking Tour
MUSIC
Girl In A Coma Tonight
When we first published this event on Twitter we said: Girl In A Coma Heads to Double Door.
One of our fabulous twitter followers responded: "True but that
probably sounds little different than you intended". Duly noted. So, San
Antonio's amazing "Girl In A Coma" is playing at the Double Door
tonight. If you haven't gotten your tickets, do it now. This should be a
great show and no one's been hurt: Girl In A Coma.
WeHaveAirConditioningAndIndoorPlumbingFest
As many know, one of
Chicago's most famous music venues - Double Door - is just steps away
from all of the action at Wicker Park Fest. This weekend they're opening
their doors at noon on Saturday. So if you'd like to step out of the
heat and into a little a/c they'll be open and there's no cover. If
you've never been to Double Door, you should go. There's a reason the
Rolling Stones asked to play there. That's right. The Rolling Stones asked if they could play Double Door. WHACAIPF.
Wicker Park Fest - Saturday & Sunday
Wicker Park Fest arrives this weekend July 28th and July 29th and will be the biggest fest to date. On Milwaukee Avenue from Paulina Street to North Avenue you'll find shopping, food, music and more. For full details about Wicker Park Fest's final line up: 2012 Line Up.
RESTAURANTS

Pizano's Deep Dish Update
WXRT Lobster Bash
RETAIL/SHOPPING
Greenheart's Semi-Annual Clearance Sale
Into to Ballet Starts Tuesday
If you've been wanting
to try ballet but haven't known how to get started, we can help. So can
Mazi Dance & Fitness in Wicker Park. Starting this Tuesday, Mazi
will host an introductory ballet class with the very talented, Marisol Sarabia, as your instructor. Reserve your spot today. Here's how. Intro to Ballet.
Featured Deal of the Week - $30 Craniosacral Sessions
Have you ever
considered trying Craniosacral Therapy? This is an amazing deal. Lindsay
Burch, practitioner at Temple Beautiful, is offering 1 hour sessions
for only $30. But you have to act quickly. This incredible deal is
ending August 9th. $30 Deal.
Those are the highlights for the weekend ahead. Again, if you're interested in
receiving up-to-the minute news & event information from us
throughout the week, please feel free to join us on Facebook & Twitter.
We're getting close to 10,000 followers! If you have news or an event
to share, please don't hesitate to let us know. And last but not least,
if you're a Wicker Park or Bucktown business, be sure to sign up. We'd love to include you.
Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the neighborhood.
The Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide
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