matt Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm headed to Chicago in just over a week. Pretty excited about it since I haven't gotten to use my vacation time this year. My southern California self is prepared to be cold given the huge temperature drop I'm about to experience. I'll be out there Dec 16 - 21 and staying here http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chidt-chicago-marriott-downtown-magnificent-mile/ What I'm looking for are things to do, places to see, restaurants, shows going on around that time, and/or if anyone wants to hang. Doesn't really need to be of the "tourist" variety but whatever your thoughts would be helpful. I've never been so anything is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammuzzy Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 i want to go back to chicago so bad. i spent one day there, and went to a white sox game and hungout with j. quality day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 we're hangin out, and let me know where you're staying and I'll post a list of things to do that are near by...and cool things to wander around and do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 we're hangin out, and let me know where you're staying and I'll post a list of things to do that are near by...and cool things to wander around and do. word! someone doesn't read my posts! staying here http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chidt-chicago-marriott-downtown-magnificent-mile/ Chicago Marriott® Downtown Magnificent Mile 540 North Michigan Avenue, (Driveway Entrance on 541 North Rush Street) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ha, ok! 1. Find a currency exchange downtown and buy a 7 day CTA pass...which will be like $24 or so, this will get you unlimited rides, and will be invaluable as far as wandering in the city. Reckless Downtown on Madison just east of State St. for starters. What else do you want to do besides record stores as there will be about 5 others you'll need to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm honestly down for most things (most vague as I can be I know). I'll be there with my girlfriend and it dawned on us we don't have any plans yet. I'm sure you're an endless sort of information. just doesnt have to be limited to shows/record stores. places to go/see/do and eatery is of importance right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptchaos Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Sultan's Market (Damen Blue Line stop): http://www.yelp.com/biz/sultans-market-chicago get the spicy falafel sandwich! Kuma's Corner: http://www.kumascorner.com/ cool metal burger place. A few venues: Ronny's: http://www.myspace.com/ronnysbar small punk venue w/dive bar Reggie's Rock Club: http://www.reggieslive.com/ The Mutiny: http://www.themutinychicago.com/home.html rock dive bar Metro: http://www.metrochicago.com/ larger venue Subterranean: http://www.subt.net/ Bottom Lounge: http://www.bottomlounge.com/ small rock venue w/bar and food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptchaos Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Also, if you happen to stick around for New Years, head on down to Elgin for Ian's Party. It's a three day musical festival held in local bar venues. Tons of awesome bands (most of them local), and it's about an hour ride on the Metra from Union Station downtown (drops you off across the street from the venues and it's $5 round trip on weekends). http://www.myspace.com/ianspartyforever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonix Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 You'll probably spend most of your time adjusting to the cold and the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ok cool, There's plenty to do downtown, we'll go from there, I'll be gone over that weekend (gonna try to go to to Memphis to see forgetters) so yeah I'll look around for some shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 so far i'm going to rise against/noise by numbers at the metro maybe teen idols/methadones at the bottom lounge but thats all i've seen for those dates im there. ready to hang if you're free. trekking to to memphis is some serious business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 so far i'm going to rise against/noise by numbers at the metromaybe teen idols/methadones at the bottom lounge but thats all i've seen for those dates im there. ready to hang if you're free. trekking to to memphis is some serious business. FYI the Teen Idols have cancelled that show, Phillip is in the hospital with 3 broken ribs and a collapsed lung...he stopped 4 guys harassing some girl in Memphis and got royally fucked up. ...also...it's worth it to get to see frogetters play! ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 hangout with justin is what i will do, matt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusbot Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Just eat a ton of pizza, D'Agostino's and Lou Malnati's, and definitely go to Kuma's Corner. Touristy things I have done: The Art Institute is absolutely incredible if you are into that thing. Don't waste your time at the Observatory. The Field Museum had a really cool pirate exhibit when I was there and you can also see Sue the rad dino. Aquarium is awesome. Never made it to The Museum of Science and Industry, but have heard nothing but good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Stay away from Navy Pier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Find me the Cap'n Jazz LP, then find a post office and send it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehoffa Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Kuma's is cool, but be prepared to wait for over an hour outside in the cold. The service kinda' sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 we're hangin out, and let me know where you're staying and I'll post a list of things to do that are near by...and cool things to wander around and do. Justin is a solid tour guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Kuma's is cool, but be prepared to wait for over an hour outside in the cold. The service kinda' sucks. yeah minimum hour and a half wait, which is tolerable if it's ok out...but not in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonskanks Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 i want to go back to Chicago pretty bad. ill have to make it a company trip so they pay for everything like last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgry Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I love how everyone hypes up Kumas. It's definitely touristy now. Pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I love how everyone hypes up Kumas. It's definitely touristy now. Pass. definitely touristy-but the food is still good, so that cancels out the hyping of it. they make a good thing, lots of people took notice, the quality didn't diminish after they got popular... so they've continued to get more popular. Think of it like a band. Do you give up on every band you like after their first record if the continue to write good songs and make good albums, even though you can't go see them in a small venue anymore? Sure, you can lament on days gone by where you were able to walk up and get a table / go see them play a basement show, etc..., but the reality is you can't anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fueledbymike Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ha, ok!1. Find a currency exchange downtown and buy a 7 day CTA pass...which will be like $24 or so, this will get you unlimited rides, and will be invaluable as far as wandering in the city. yesssssss or jewel or domincks one of them carry the passes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ha, ok!1. Find a currency exchange downtown and buy a 7 day CTA pass...which will be like $24 or so, this will get you unlimited rides, and will be invaluable as far as wandering in the city. yesssssss or jewel or domincks one of them carry the passes there's no grocery stores in that area that I can think of...though there is a Whole Foods at like Superior and Wabash...that's not too far away, I think they sell CTA passes there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 kuma's is definitely worth the wait. i'd imagine it wouldn't be bad at all if you go at an off peak time. chicago diner was good too... and they have a waiter who totally wants to be mark hoppus working there... who according to my friend is still there as of last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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