Events for December 5th, 2008
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Friday - December 5th
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Repeal Day Party
Moonshine - 1824 W. Division St. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)
8 p.m.
Dress as a flapper or gangster and celebrate the 75th anniversary of Prohibition's end. The themed bash includes swing dancing performances, music from the era, a Dewar's toast and giveaways like boas and fedoras. Also, get an old-fashioned shave or shoeshine on-site, compete in thumb wrestling...
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Whiskey Rebellion
Kelly's Pub - 949 W. Webster Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A benefit bash commemorating the 75th anniversary of the legalization of liquor after Prohibition features $2 domestic drafts and bottles and $2 well drinks.
Events / Community Event
Late Night Andersonville
Foster Avenue and Clark Street - 5200 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
For the sixth annual holiday shopping event, 42 stores and restaurants along Clark Street stay open late and offer merchandise and dining discounts. Incudes complimentary refreshments, streetside entertainment and pictures with Santa.
Events / Bar/Club Event
20th Annual Rock and Roll Charity Auction
Park West - 322 W. Armitage Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. VIP reception and 7 p.m. general admission
Bid on memorabilia signed by Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Wilco, Gwen Stefani and nearly 200 other music stars during live and silent charity auctions.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
The Interview Show
Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. - Chicago
RedEye columnist Mark Bazer hosts a talk show where guests share their talents and world views. Guests include musicians, authors, comedians, activists, chefs, executives and others.
Events / Shopping Event
Fourth Annual Old Town School Holiday Craft Bazaar
Old Town School of Folk Music - 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Browse an array of inexpensive, handmade gifts such as prints, cards, knit items, jewelry and soaps.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Santa Cause 4
Sluggers Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos - 3540 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)
7 p.m.
WSCR-AM 670 host and producer Matt Abattacola and Pimprov comedy's Jonathan Keaton host a singles auction for dates with local celebrities and professionals. A raffle features sports and concert tickets, a massage and more. Enter the "Bad Santa" costume contest and you could win a cash prize.
Events / Bar/Club Event
20th Annual Rock and Roll Charity Auction
Park West - 322 W. Armitage Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. VIP reception and 7 p.m. general admission
Bid on memorabilia signed by Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Wilco, Gwen Stefani and nearly 200 other music stars during live and silent charity auctions.
Theater / Theater Event
Silent Night of the Lambs
Mary's Attic - 5400 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)
7:30 p.m. opening night
In a holiday mash-up of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Silence of the Lambs," a female detective heads to the North Pole to interrogate notorious psychopath Kris Kringle as part of her investigation into a series of killings where the human and animal victims are skinned.
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Movember
Enclave - 220 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (River North)
9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Guys, sport a 'stache for this prostate cancer fundraiser, named after the Aussie appellation for "mustache," “mo.” Admission includes a hosted bar (9-11 p.m.) and Playboy Playmates Christina Santiago and Tiffany Selby host. The guy with the best 'stache wins the title "Man of Movember" and two...
