Latkepalooza 2014 December 14, 2014 My name is Jon Landan (Some of you may know me as one of The Landan Twins) & I just wanted to share with you a fun party that my friends & I have been throwing for the past 15 years. A group of us...
Chicago Christmas Crawl December 6, 2014 City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. In the air there's a feeling of Christmas. Christmas in Chicago that is…. and we are so excited to be part of AChicagoThing.com to share a new event...
Halloween Neighborhood Guide: Wicker Park Edition October 30, 2014 Hey guys, I'm Liz. One of Billy's interns for the fall of 2014! Halloween is just around the corner….ok, maybe just a little closer-- it's here! No need to panic, we are doing the Halloween party...
Chicago-Inspired Halloween Costumes October 28, 2014 Hey guys, its Alex! I have some great Chicago inspired ideas for you! It’s the most frightful time of the year: Halloween! That means bringing a little spirit into your costume, and what better spirit than...
Commit2Change October 7, 2014 Commit2Change “Going to school is like walking through a magic door to your dreams.” Malala Yousafzai As you may know, education for young girls in some countries is a considered a luxury,...
Soul City Church Hosts ‘The Big Find’: Chicago’s Greatest Easter Egg Hunt! April 15, 2014 Can you believe that Easter is THIS weekend?? There are lots of Easter-themed events coming up, including "The Big Find" - Chicago's Greatest Easter Egg Hunt taking place in the West Loop!
Chinese New Year Events in Chicago: The Year of the Horse January 23, 2014 The Chinese New Year is upon us and it’s time to celebrate the year of the Horse with several different events hitting Chicago! If you're looking for something to do, check out this list of must-see events that are meant to transform Chicago into the largest Chinese New Year destination in North America!
Live Jazz, Ugly Sweater Contest, Rare Beer: It’s Fischmas Chicago 2013! December 12, 2013 I’m Brandon. Born and raised in Chicago, IL right in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. I love everything about this city – the people, the sights, the bars… everything. It truly is a great city to live in for many reasons, even more so if you love beer!
The SLO ‘MO Spectacular : A soulful holiday shindig benefiting Project Fierce December 11, 2013 With Chicago's ever increasing roster of parties, bars and events around the city, it can be difficult to find a one-of-a-kind experience that'll keep you coming back. But Slo 'Mo, a once monthly dance party curated and created by Kristen Kaza definitely goes beyond expectation. This Saturday, she, along with The Inconvenience's Isaac Ike Holter and their resident lady on the decks Tess Kisner, will throw a winter spectacular to benefit Project Firece. I got to chat with the party purveyor herself via email about Chicago, music and Slo 'Mo earlier today.
Holiday Shopping, Pampering, Cocktails & More at Sassy City Chicks on the Magificent Mile! December 10, 2013 Ladies! Grab your girlfriends for an evening of shopping, pampering and more THIS SUNDAY at the Sassy City Chicks shopping event from 12-5pm at the Double Tree Magnificent Mile.