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Nightspots: The Big To Do
Nightspots weekly picks to help you plan your nightlife calendar
2016-11-16
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This article shared 566 times since Wed Nov 16, 2016
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Barlesque:
Get Hammered with Thor
Wed., Nov. 16
Kit Kat Lounge,
3700 N. Halsted St.
Thor ( Russell ) will put the hammer down with epic drink and food specials. Raffle for tickets to see the Victory Gardens Theater production of Roz and Ray. Special performances by Kit Kat Lounge Diva Lila Martinez. Proceeds go to Russell's fundraising goals for Barlesque 9.
Barlesque:
Thanksgiving Dry Run
Thu., Nov. 17, 7-10 pm<
Progress Bar,
3359 N. Halsted St.
Join Barlesque 9 contestants one week before Thanksgiving in a fundraising event that will get you well prepared for your own Thanksgiving. Whether the holiday is pleasant or stressful, our contestants are here to get you prepared, all for a good cause.
Kinetik
Fri., Nov. 18, 8 pm
minibar
3341 N. Halsted St.
A UV-reactive dance party and glow lounge. Dress to impress or glow under black light area. No cover, drink specials, sexy male and female go-go dancers, glow swag giveaways, and killer beats by Chicago's finest, DJ X-tasy, DJ Zel and DJ Demon. Hosted by Debbie Fox.
Barlesque:
King Reza - OTTER Takeover
Sat., Nov. 19, 9 pm
The Sofo Tap, 4923 N. Clark St.
Category is: DC Universe - Justice League of America! Come in your favorite super hero attire. Moose the DJ will get our furry asses moving on the 1s and 2s. $10 suggested donation. Raffles for tickets to see Roz and Ray. Cash tips go to King Reza's fundraising goals for Barlesque 9. |
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