Latkepalooza 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

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

  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

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

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,...

Chinese New Year Events in Chicago: The Year of the Horse

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!

The SLO ‘MO Spectacular : A soulful holiday shindig benefiting Project Fierce

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.