April 14th – Death at a Funeral (Movie Screening)

Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Danny Glover, Tracy Morgan, Loretta Divine, and more!

Movie Screening info is back!!

To get passes, go to ChicagoReader.com!

April, May, June – Chicago Theater is on FIRE!!

Normally I don’t post events that are ticketed and that everyone can find out about.

However – recently, I’ve realized that a LOT of great concerts and shows blow through our Windy City and no one knows!

So the feature for this post is the Chicago Theater! Amazing lineup for the next few months!!

- APRIL 27th & 28th -

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

America's Got Talent

This will be complete ignorance, I’m sure. Best thing about it is that its FREE!!

Go to http://thechicagotheater.com/events/americas-got-talent.html to register!

Show times are 1pm and 6pm on both days!

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- APRIL 30th –

TRACY MORGAN – Comedian

Currently starring on NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning “30 Rock,” Morgan appears opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin as Tracy Jordan, the unpredictable star of Lemon’s (Fey) hit variety show, “TGS with Tracy Jordan.” This year, Morgan received his first Emmy nomination for this role, in the Supporting Actor category; he has in three past years also been nominated for a Supporting Actor NAACP Image Award

(from ChicagoTheatre.com)

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- MAY 27th –

DIANA ROSS

The voice. the legacy. Ms Diana Ross is on tour and will be in Chicago May 27th!!

Tickets are on sale NOW!$45-$100

Lady Sings the Blues

Legend. Period.

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- JUNE 6th -

LIZA MINNELLI

Tickets on sale now! $55-$125

Ms. Broadway

Presented by Star Productions, Minnelli will sing sensational American standards in a glamorous and intimate concert. The show will feature some of the greatest songs of all time performed in their purest, most intimate form with Minnelli and her quartet. She will be accompanied by Billy Stritch.

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- JUNE 16th –

ELLEN

Just for Laughs Chicago

One of the funniest women alive

This show is sold out from what I can see. Better call a ticket agent! (my fav is goldcoasttickets.com)

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- JUNE 18th -

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER

Just for Laughs Chicago

One of the "Kangs" - Cedric the Entertainer

One of the Original Kings of Comedy. Best known for his role on the Steve Harvey Show and in the movie Barbershop (based in CHICAGO!)

Tickets are on sale now! $48 – $68

I’m proud of the Chicago Theater! They may actually get $$ from me!

November 17th – Binny’s Opening & Dan Aykroyd

Meet Dan Aykroyd!

Celebrate the Opening of Binny’s Beverage Depot – Lincoln Park with ribbon cutting and bottle signing of Crystal Head Vodka

Binny’s Beverage Depot

1720 N Marcey St. | 6pm-8pm

312.664.4394 for details

November 24th – LinkedIn Networking Party @ Bluprint Restaurant

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Nov. 24th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
for the next Linked In Chicago LIVE! Networking event. This is a free
and open event with a cash bar and menu; so feel free to invite your friends and co-workers!
Join us for an evening of networking and mingling in an open and relaxed environment.

Where: Bluprint Restaurant, www.bluprintchicago.com

North Lobby of Merchandise Mart

300 North Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312.410.9800

“Since opening a little over two years ago, bluprint restaurant in the
North Lobby of the Merchandise Mart has become the destination for
anyone shopping or doing business in River North. Come early to
appreciate the seasonal decorations in the Merchandise Mart. Bluprint
is associated with Blue Plate Catering and their Lounge menu includes
items like Sirloin Sliders, Assorted Cheeses, and a Charcuterie
Assortment. The menu also contains vegetarian choices including
Truffle and Parmesan Fries, Hummus and Edamame.”

Bluprint restaurant is located In the North Lobby of the Merchandise
Mart. The CTA Brown Line stops at the Merchandise Mart. There is
limited FREE parking on the North and South Drives on the back and
front sides of the Mart.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!

Best regards,

Thomas –Moderator of Linked in Chicago
chicagotrb@yahoo.com

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November 16th – Listening Party for JIVE Artist K. Michelle at MNF @ Cagney’s

No Cover, no RSVP required

 

Listening party for K Michelle

She’s currently on tour with R. Kelly!

Cagney’s | 2142 N Clybourn

Doors open @ 6pm | Party til 2am

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November 3rd – The Balvenie Madeira Cask Launch @ Zed 451

invitation

Complimentary Admission to The Balvenie Madeira Cask Launch

Location: Zed 451 | 739 N. Clark

RSVP to BalvenieChicago@maloneyFox.com

Business Attire Required

November 3rd – KSwiss Product Showcase @ Red Kiva

kswiss

Free Events with Liquor are fun!

K Swiss product Launch sponsored by Ty Ku, Phli & Sprite Green

7pm-10pm @ Red Kiva (1108 W Randolph)

October 26th – MNF @ Cagneys: Chicago Bears Players, Guinness, DJ Hero

Guinness_MNF_Chicago

MNF at Cagney’s – 2142 N Clybourn

Eagles vs. Redskins

Premier DJ Hero in the Game Suite by Game Stop

$35 all you can drink + pizza/wings

No Cover All Night

Sounds by DJ Jay Illa

MNFChicago.com

NOVEMBER 2nd: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Screening

A classic tale

Disney Christmas Carol big

win tickets at wlit.clearcontests.com

OCTOBER 27th: THIS IS IT Screening in Chicago

There really isn’t much more I can say about this!!

Be sure to listen to Clear Channel Stations to get access:

michael_jacksons_this_is_it

http://wgci.clearcontests.com

http://v103.clearcontests.com

Although you never know where the screening passes may show up :)

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