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Thursday, December 18
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Saturday, December 31 2005
Crew Year's Eve / Gay Games benefit
Sure, there are plenty of bar options for New Year's, but how many benefit the Chicago Gay Games? Crew Year's Eve at Crew Bar + Grill does. Your cover charge gets you an appetizer buffet from 8-10pm, complimentary drafts, wine and well drinks all night, and a champagne toast at midnight. There's a raffle for cash and prizes including a VIP Super Bowl party, and VJ Matt Nickel plays the best videos of 2005. Oh, and GB staffer Kris Vire is behind the bar. Only 150 tickets will be sold, so you don't have to worry about getting cosmos sloshed all over you at some crowded trixie bar. $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Call 773-784-CREW for more info.
WNEP Armageddon Radio Hour New Year's Eve
WNEP Theater presents The Armageddon Radio Hour New Year's Eve at the Apollo Theater Studio, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. The show is a parody of Golden Age radio set just before man's destruction of the planet and features fictionalized radio stars of the '40s. Doors open at 10pm for complimentary cocktails and hors d'ouvres; the show goes on at 10:45pm with a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $45. Call 773-935-6100 for reservations and information.
Canasta, Head of Femur @ Beat Kitchen NYE Show
Hey kids, I know you liked our recent Transmission selection Canasta, and I also know you're looking for some sweet sweet music to hear on New Year's Eve this year. Head on down to The Beat Kitchen in Roscoe Village and check out Canasta, Head of Femur and Catfish Heaven tonight for a mere $15. And get this, there will be two (2) shows tonight (the 6pm show is all ages, and 10pm is 21+) The Beat Kitchen is located at 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL.
Marx Brothers double feature @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre presents a series of Marx Brothers double feature programs through December 31. The final double feature, Duck Soup and Horse Feathers, will be playing as today's matinee at 11:30. See the Music Box Website for a full schedule. Music Box: 3733 N. Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Neo-Futurists New Year's Eve Performance
Tonight the Neo-Futurists present a special New Year's Eve performance of "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind." Doors open at 9:30pm for hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages and the show starts promptly at 11pm. At midnight the group will toast the New Year with their signature pizza. Admission to the all-ages show is $30 and you must get your tickets in advance. The Neo-Futurarium is located at 5153 N. Ashland. Buy your tickets online or call 773-275-5255 for more information.
