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06/17/10
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PERKS
Brand-New Perks
This week, Perks brings you a half-dozen gratis oysters at Deca and a chance at a batting practice session
at Yankee Stadium with some guys named Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden, Wade Boggs and Bucky Dent. Go ahead,
call your shot.
- 411:
- See more on Perks
BARCELONA
Chicago Paella Parade
Sure, the rooftop of Whole Foods in Lincoln Park probably doesn't rival those sun-ravaged days you spent
along the Basque coast. Still, with its endless Rioja and bottomless paella from 10 different chefs, you're
willing to give this alfresco party a thorough investigation.
- 411:
- Jun 17, 6-9pm, $40 at door, Whole Foods Lincoln Park, 1550 N Kingsbury St, 312-587-0648
RAZOR SHARP
New State Street Barbers on Kingsbury
The newest location of the empire built on warm lather, sharp razors and soft leather chairs has opened this
week near the East Bank Club—just in case you need a quick shave before your racquetball meeting. You
wouldn't want stubble getting in the way of your drop shot.
- 411:
- Now open, State Street Barbers, 600 N Kingsbury Ave (north of East Bank Club), 312-624-8399
OLD BUMP AND GRIND
Lincoln Fair Burlesque
Along with the Ferris wheel, neon lights, and Juicy Fruit gum, Chicago's Columbian Exposition of 1893
introduced one more thing: burlesque. Or so say those buxom historians at Vaudezilla, who'll bump and grind
their way through this Exposition-inspired night of debauchery.
- 411:
- Jun 18, 9 and 11pm, no cost, Lincoln Tap Room, 3010 N Lincoln Ave (at Southport), 773-868-0060
ELECTRIC BOOGALOO
Breakin' Competition at Neo
It was the '80s. Tensions were high. Aggressive postures were assumed. All that stood between someone and
total annihilation was his awesome poppin' and lockin' skills. Neo salutes those days with this breakdance
battle set to the electropop of the era. Look for the War Games vocoder to make an appearance.
- 411:
- Jun 18, 9pm-midnight, $8, Neo, 2350 N Clark St (south of Fullerton), 773-528-2622
WHEELIES
Mods vs. Rockers at Delilah's
Here, Italian transportation and British rock are brought together, starting with an afternoon scooter and
vintage cycle show at Delilah's, after which a caravan will head to the Bottom Lounge for English pub food
and a Jam tribute band. Start revving your Vespa now.
- 411:
- Jun 19, 1-5pm scooter show at Delilah's, 6-8pm dinner and 8pm concert at Bottom Lounge, $25 all-day pass, more info here
DADDY-O
Brunch with a Shave at Balsan
There will be housemade doughnuts for Dad. There will be steak and eggs for Dad. There will be a free beer
for Dad. But the elegant folks at the Elysian want to ensure that Dad looks his best, so there'll be a shave
at the hotel's men's salon for him too. Just try not to get shaving cream in his coffee.
- 411:
- Jun 20, 10am-3pm, $38, Balsan, 11 E Walton St (at Rush and State), 312-646-1400
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LIVE, FROM NEW YORK. Catch the Metropolitan Opera in High-Def For six weeks this summer, including this week's presentation of Romeo et Juliette, the Showplace Icon Theatre is screening encore performances from New York's Metropolitan Opera's past season, recorded live in HD. Just remember, opera goes down a bit smoother with a box of bacon popcorn and a glass of champagne during intermission. |
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