One night. 20 bars. Lots and lots of booze.
It's that time of year again for
Bar AIDS, the sixth-annual event when a number of establishments all over town donate a portion of the evening's profits to
AIDSCare.
The leading organization does everything it can to improve the quality of life for those living with HIV/AIDS, so props go to the likes of
Chaise Lounge,
Fat Cat,
The Village Tap and
Zocalo for lending a hand.
Bar AIDS takes place tonight all over town. Get the entire list of participating bars
here. No cover, but some spots may offer drink specials.
It's raining like hell, but you won't let that stop your weekend . . .THURSDAYYou love pork as much as you love beer, so there's no excuse to miss the pig roast going down at
Landmark. They're doing it up with savory pork sliders paired with beer from
Three Floyds, so it's guaranteed to be a squeal. Deejay
J. Rose spins. 9pm-2am. $30.
The cool, kick-off bash for the annual
Bucktown Arts Fest happens tonight at
The Bristol, giving you a chance to meet participating artists. Expect the offbeat eatery to lay out delicious bites, plus two beverages are included in the ticket price. 6-10pm. $30 in advance; $40 at door.
Kit Kat and Purgatory host tribute parties for what would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday.
FRIDAYStill relishing in summer hours?! Grab a late lunch at
Publican, in the West Loop, where the celebrated pub offers a nice menu of casual grub like a lamb pastrami sandwich, spicy pork rinds, frites with George's organic egg and Bouchot mussels. Menu available 3:30-5:30pm.
To fete what would've been
Michael Jackson's 51st birthday,
Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club throws a tribute bash featuring all of his celebrity "friends." Look for
Liza Minnelli and
Liz Taylor, plus performances by lil sis
Janet and the
King of Pop himself. Toast his b-day with the signature $5
Black & White Martini (VOX vodka, dark chocolate liqueur, vanilla), and of course they'll be showcasing all his videos on large screens all night. 5:30pm-2am. No cover.
SATURDAYGlazed, our fave local donut maker, is holding a
Donut Fan Appreciation Party at
Green Grocer. That's right, that means you'll get these tasty organic donuts using all local and sustainable ingredients for free! 5-7pm.
Purgatory hosts a Michael Jackson tribute party on his actual birthday. Guests are encouraged to come dressed as the King of Pop for free entry, and to dance along to a night of all MJ music. Look for the
Carlton Bradley Dance Crew to teach guests a few of MJ's more famous moves. 9pm-2am.
The
Eat Well, Drink Well guys (
English,
LaSalle Power Company,
Angels & Mariachis) have added
Rockwood to their little empire this week. Expect the usual casual neighborhood vibe this team is known for. 11am-2am.
SUNDAYToo bad we cannot transport ourselves to
Timothy O'Toole's right now for the bottomless Mimosas and Bellinis during brunch. That'll cost you $12, plus they pair easy with super-savory dishes like the breakfast nachos (tortilla chips with refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, scallions, jalapeño, and two eggs any style), a half-pound Angus burger, or corned beef hash served with two poached eggs. 10am-2pm.
Flatwater also jumps on the pig roast trend with its first-ever event offering guests all-they-can-eat Swan Creek Farm suckling pork paired with grits, grilled corn and pineapple. Microbrews also included in the deal. Starts at 5pm. $75.
MONDAYAnd Monday night revelers should slip into
Spring for the weekly
Fling. For $20, you'll get small plates paired with hand-crafted cocktails. 6-11pm.
